Small Questions Thread & "Living FAQ"

[Gungner]

If a worker has debuted a new gimmick with the rating of Awful, is there any chance of the gimmick rating to improve? And if so, what determines if the gimmick rating improves? Good matches? Star quality? Something else?

[Juhaninski]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Gungner" data-cite="Gungner" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If a worker has debuted a new gimmick with the rating of Awful, is there any chance of the gimmick rating to improve? And if so, what determines if the gimmick rating improves? Good matches? Star quality? Something else?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes, it can improve. If you go on the gimmick selection screen and click on the question mark on the current rating row, you'll get a window that explicitly explains how gimmicks work in the game.</p><p> </p><p> Here's a bit from the beginning:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>When a gimmick is debuted it is given a lifespan - this is a hidden random value between six months and six years that indicates how long the gimmick can stay fresh. It is also given an initial rating and hidden upper and lower limits; these are also randomly created. While the gimmick is fresh, the rating will improve until it hits the upper limit. It will then stay there until the lifespan ends, after which it will slowly fall until it hits its lower limit. The player cannot see exactly when the gimmick is rising or falling, but can see clues (such as road agent notes or by seeing the rating change over time).</div></blockquote>

[vocalorigami]

<p>Ok I'm looking to create a new worker but I dont want to do stats myself. I know there was a randomizer for managers and workers in the last game but nothing like that in this one unless Im missing it any help with that?</p><p> </p><p>

I'm also wondering whats the youngest a worker can be in order to appear in the game world?</p><p> </p><p>

Thanks</p>

[AfRoMaN36]

<p>I have big plans for Paige and her contract is up. TNA is offering her more money than I am allowed to give her and while she is "seriously considering both offers" I'm scared to death that she will defect. </p><p> </p><p>

Would adding loyalty to WWE through the editor help my chances of retaining her at all? I pretty much boosted everything else. Her contract really is ridiculous in terms of what I am offering.</p>

[Millsybeast]

So I was wondering how much having good road agents effects developments. As an example, would hiring lots if legends with good Psychology/Mic Skills etc help workers training there get better in them aspects faster, or doesn't it really help?

[lois lily]

Is it possible to eat relationships mid game? I want to hire someone but he hates a few people on my roster who will be leaving soon but have hiring vetos in their contract. Id rather not go and edit their contracts just wondering if I can make them like him a bit more!

[John Lions]

Is it possible to eat relationships mid game? I want to hire someone but he hates a few people on my roster who will be leaving soon but have hiring vetos in their contract. Id rather not go and edit their contracts just wondering if I can make them like him a bit more!

 

Pretty sure you can only do that when they are on your roster by meddling.

[Gungner]

You can always use the cheat code "foggynoggin", but that causes ALL relationships in the game to be forgotten. If you don't wanna do that, I'm afraid your only option is to edit the other guys' contract and remove their hiring veto's.

[Jaysin]

Is it possible to eat relationships mid game? I want to hire someone but he hates a few people on my roster who will be leaving soon but have hiring vetos in their contract. Id rather not go and edit their contracts just wondering if I can make them like him a bit more!

 

On the options page you can change their relationship to simmering tension instead of strong dislike/hatred and they shouldn't block the hiring.

[Dr_Avalanche]

Will wrestlers on loan react the same way as other roster members if they are left unused at important events? I.e get angry because they didn't get the exposure? Or are they more relaxed about it since they don't have a long term roster position to defend?

[LigerLiger]

I have big plans for Paige and her contract is up. TNA is offering her more money than I am allowed to give her and while she is "seriously considering both offers" I'm scared to death that she will defect.

 

Would adding loyalty to WWE through the editor help my chances of retaining her at all? I pretty much boosted everything else. Her contract really is ridiculous in terms of what I am offering.

 

I think you'll be able to keep her by setting loyalty, even mid-negotiation. You should get an e-mail saying TNA's bid failed.

[CharlieRock]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="zeronee" data-cite="zeronee" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>When I can find generic faces for new workers?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> There are quite a few in the Pictures>People folder.</p>

[CharlieRock]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Gungner" data-cite="Gungner" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You can always use the cheat code "foggynoggin", but that causes ALL relationships in the game to be forgotten. If you don't wanna do that, I'm afraid your only option is to edit the other guys' contract and remove their hiring veto's.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Where did you find these codes?</p>

[CharlieRock]

If you build a Parental relationship with a smaller company, <em>and</em> own a TV station; can you broadcast that smaller companies' shows?

[CharlieRock]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fades Due To Manager is exactly as it sounds.... when a worker has a manager, they tend to just fade into the background, meaning that they will not do as well as they should. I recently had that with Sami Zayn in one of my games (I rarely use the Dirt Sheet) when he was seriously under performing and that was the cause. If you see someone with this note, they are generally going to be better off without a manager unless the manager is A LOT more over/talented than they are, in which case they will likely still be more of a help than a hinderance.<p> </p><p> The Chemistry (motivation) bonuses and penalties are linked to the news stories you see where a worker reveals that they like/dislike certain situations. Working with bigger/smaller workers, working the opening match, making debuts (all of which can be good or bad) and being nervous when they are pushed (the only one without a positive to balance it) are the stories there and making smart use of these traits can really help you to plan out a card once you know who fits where. Finding a Giant who loves working with smaller workers and pairing them with a smaller guy who likes working with big guys THEN finding that they have chemistry as opponents? In-ring magic. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> A quick note... a worker can only have one of the motivation traits, so if you find a positive you are on to a winner. And if you get the "nervous when pushed trait" you are going to have someone who is likely always going to underperform when they are in the upper reaches of the card. Which can really derail some long term plans, and is why you may want to take your time pushing someone... find out if they can handle it first THEN push them. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for this informative answer, however it leads me to another question now; do these motivation traits get saved somewhere like the interpersonal chemistry effects? If so, where?</p>

[AfRoMaN36]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Liger!Liger!" data-cite="Liger!Liger!" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I think you'll be able to keep her by setting loyalty, even mid-negotiation. You should get an e-mail saying TNA's bid failed.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks!</p>

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CharlieRock" data-cite="CharlieRock" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Where did you find these codes?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Go to the options screen, click remote assistance and type empleh. It'll show you a list of codes and their effects.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CharlieRock" data-cite="CharlieRock" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If you build a Parental relationship with a smaller company, <em>and</em> own a TV station; can you broadcast that smaller companies' shows?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes, on the control panel screen click child promotions, and then "own broadcaster". You'll be able to set up shows there to be broadcast.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CharlieRock" data-cite="CharlieRock" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Thanks for this informative answer, however it leads me to another question now; do these motivation traits get saved somewhere like the interpersonal chemistry effects? If so, where?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> They're not stored anywhere.</p>

[CharlieRock]

 

 

 

They're not stored anywhere.

 

Doh!

 

Thank you for all the help.

 

And now I'd like to ask for more of a tip then a direct question; is there any such angle that calms the crowd down? Say, like an irl intermission?

 

You see, I'm running a company that requires a Technical Mastery match and those don't go so well if the crowd is cooked up. But I recruited so many Technicians it seems a waste of talent not to have a Technical Mastery for the Main Event. And it seems telling everyone that if they just sit down and shut up they'll enjoy the next match more isn't working.

[Peria]

I'm currently bookin' USPW in CV97. Will I ever be able to actually own the company? Or am I forever the booker? As in how can I become the owner if at all?

[Kingster]

And now I'd like to ask for more of a tip then a direct question; is there any such angle that calms the crowd down? Say, like an irl intermission?

 

You see, I'm running a company that requires a Technical Mastery match and those don't go so well if the crowd is cooked up. But I recruited so many Technicians it seems a waste of talent not to have a Technical Mastery for the Main Event. And it seems telling everyone that if they just sit down and shut up they'll enjoy the next match more isn't working.

 

There's no equivalent to match aims for angles, so no, there's no angle that calms the crowd down per se. But you could purposely book an angle that scores low enough that it will bring the crowd's mood down. Rate the workers involved on something they're not good at, make sure it's a major angle and have the angle at least be 5 minutes, otherwise it won't impact crowd management.

 

As for the Technical Masterclass: I'm no expert on match aims, but the way I understand it, having a Technical Masterclass as the main event is not a good idea at all as it keeps the crowd engaged, but not overly rowdy (as stated in-game). But for a main event, you want the crowd to be really hot and at their peak.

I have rarely used the Technical Masterclass aim, but when I do, I put it right before the main event and after a cool-down segment so that the crowd isn't ice-cold for the main event, but not burnt out, either.

I'm not sure if it's the right approach, but I feel it works best for me.

[El Gordo]

<p>Playing WCW lives mod as WWE but WCW doesn't seem to particularly aggressive despite declaring war on them. What tweaks can I make to guarantee they will pose a better challenge? Because right now they are just floating along and I'm kicking their ads with ease.</p><p>

They don't seem to be signing anybody of any use.</p><p>

They're just letting contracts run out.</p><p>

And not coming after any of my guys...</p>

[Peter.1986]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="El Gordo" data-cite="El Gordo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Playing WCW lives mod as WWE but WCW doesn't seem to particularly aggressive despite declaring war on them. What tweaks can I make to guarantee they will pose a better challenge? Because right now they are just floating along and I'm kicking their ads with ease.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think this was meant to be hard for WCW so would imagine either their pop took a big hit for the mod, or lack of finances.</p>

[Gungner]

<p>They start with $500,000 in the red, so if you're still within the first few months of the save, they definitely doesn't have the money to outbid you or even up their production. </p><p>

The popularity is also quite low for WCW, as mentioned above, it was meant to be a challenge. They will not challenge you right away...</p>

[El Gordo]

Yup, I see now that there popularity is in the toilet. Tweaked it and ran a sim. They signing people all over now. Looks like I'm restarting my save. Thanks for the help boys!

[CharlieRock]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Kingster" data-cite="Kingster" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>There's no equivalent to match aims for angles, so no, there's no angle that calms the crowd down per se. But you could purposely book an angle that scores low enough that it will bring the crowd's mood down. Rate the workers involved on something they're not good at, make sure it's a major angle and have the angle at least be 5 minutes, otherwise it won't impact crowd management.<p> </p><p> As for the Technical Masterclass: I'm no expert on match aims, but the way I understand it, having a Technical Masterclass as the main event is not a good idea at all as it keeps the crowd engaged, but not overly rowdy (as stated in-game). But for a main event, you want the crowd to be really hot and at their peak. </p><p> I have rarely used the Technical Masterclass aim, but when I do, I put it right before the main event and after a cool-down segment so that the crowd isn't ice-cold for the main event, but not burnt out, either.</p><p> I'm not sure if it's the right approach, but I feel it works best for me.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Thanks. </p><p> </p><p> I was noticing that live events usually had their best technical workers come out after and intermission sometimes, and realised that was a pretty smart thing to do in the game as well (Technical Mastery after a crowd cool down period). But the last match before intermissions were always big blow-outs, like overbooking a SAnity vs DIY match or something.</p>