Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/KyFZom9.png INTRODUCTION The ThunderVerse is a fan-made mod for TEW2016 that has been available, in some form or other, since 2012 and TEW2010. Much like the Cverse, the ThunderVerse features fictional characters and wrestling promotions, while offering a different universe to play. This is the Diamond Edition of the ThunderVerse. Cleverly named for two reasons. One, Diamonds are totally better than Platinum...s and two, this is the last "canon" Thunderverse being released - so much like diamonds, this will be forever. Simply put, life is getting ever more busy for everyone on the team and we decided that having one more go - riding off into the sunset if you will - has the best route to go down. This does also mean that Vice has officially been cancelled. I personally apologise for anyone who I've misled with this information, we originally were going to surprise launch this but time has gotten away from us all and we figured it was now best to start releasing a little bit of information on what we've been working on. The main idea behind the ThunderVerse is, as always, to offer the player choice (and of course fun!), and there should be something for everyone in the universe we have created, particularly as it now spans all seven of the game's regions. RELEASE DATE We're in the final stages of working on it so a summer release is looking likely. I'm reluctant to put an actual time on it but I would like to think no later than the end of July for the first actual release. 2016 CHANGES - Platinum had close to 2400 workers in it, we've expanded this to close to 2700 workers in Diamond with a leap from 86 yet to debut workers to 146! - The game world has naturally progressed since Platinum! - The mod has been fitted with extensive injury histories, mask & hair histories and other 2016 exclusive goodies to flesh out the world as much as we possibly can. - Worker popularity is now regionalised - for an example of how this looks, look at DerekB's wonderful 1997 Cornellverse mod. - All promotion bios now start with "Location X, Y" as a definitive point for where each promotion's "home" is. BECOME A STAR For those wondering where Become A Star II fits into the Diamond landscape, I'm happy to announce the prizes are still the same. BASII was originally intended to feed into the surprise launch of Diamond but as mentioned above, life got in the way. DISCLAIMER We would appreciate it if people did not make a mirror of any release of the ThunderVerse - this allows us to keep control of which version is available and, in theory, to keep the mod to this forum. As I'm sure you understand, a lot of work has gone into this and we would like to retain its control! Additionally, despite this being the last "canon" Thunderverse, the team still retains full control. What this means is that the mod will not be open source and if anyone wishes to make publicly released mods that are using the Thunderverse, they should message MHero as a first port of call. We may also down the line release additional DLC type packs for Diamond or full mods set in the Thunderverse world(s). CREDITS *The ThunderVerse Team is Eastwood, James0, jhd1, MHero, MJStark, RareKuma, Sebsplex, Shmoe, and TheEnforcer. A huge thanks to Bigpapa42 who has helped test the mod throughout it's development. The ThunderVerse and it's sister projects, the LotharioVerse and ROTW, could not have been created without the help of 20LEgend, Andy_Kobain, angeldelayette, Bigpapa42, Eastwood, Kamchatka, LoNdOn, Tigerkinney and Trell. We would also like to thank Weidt for allowing the ThunderVerse to feature a few crossovers with his excellent WMMA3 mod, the Weidtverse. Finally, a big thank you to Sockpuppet for allowing the use of his excellent Injury Mod within the ThunderVerse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbasalmon Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 A bit sad to see that Vice won't be happening, but the T-Verse coming to 2016 officially is good enough for me. Quick question - will the AWC take advantage of the new territory features or will it be a direct port? If I just have to wait and find out, feel free to make like this question never happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="gbasalmon" data-cite="gbasalmon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41705" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A bit sad to see that Vice won't be happening, but the T-Verse coming to 2016 officially is good enough for me. Quick question - will the AWC take advantage of the new territory features or will it be a direct port? If I just have to wait and find out, feel free to make like this question never happened...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh yes, we've got a full working AWC in the mix including alliance championships!</p><p> </p><p> To clarify, this isn't a direct port of Platinum. We've been working on this behind the scenes for quite some time and the whole world has been shifted forward to January 2016.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigilistic Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I'm on a gaming hiatus while I work on my novel, but this is a damn fine carrot to encourage me to write faster. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtinigma Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It's like Pokémon. <strong>ThunderVerse: Platinum Edition</strong> (2015). <strong>ThunderVerse: Diamond Edition</strong> (2016). Next release, you'll get a worker who follows around behind you and you can talk to it while you go on your adventures. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Celtinigma" data-cite="Celtinigma" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41705" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's like Pokémon. <strong>ThunderVerse: Platinum Edition</strong> (2015). <strong>ThunderVerse: Diamond Edition</strong> (2016). Next release, you'll get a worker who follows around behind you and you can talk to it while you go on your adventures. Haha.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> ThunderVerse: HeartGold Edition is totally what the WreSpi edition would have been called. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWF Fan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MHero" data-cite="MHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41705" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>ThunderVerse: HeartGold Edition is totally what the WreSpi edition would have been called. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Followed by two versions of the same database ThunderVerse: Black and White, just with different narratives and a hidden character in each...</p><p> </p><p> You know for the fans...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Or the profit gains (I've just finished a uni video games module, its made me hate Pokemon somehow)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="SWF Fan" data-cite="SWF Fan" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41705" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Followed by two versions of the same database ThunderVerse: Black and White, just with different narratives and a hidden character in each...<p> </p><p> You know for the fans...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Or the profit gains <strong>(I've just finished a uni video games module, its made me hate Pokemon somehow)</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Just a module? Try a full degree, I have contempt for all games now. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerkinney Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 <p>Excellent news <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> Will be excited for when this come out-as I have unfinished business with DIASPORA, as those were the characters I had the most fun with in any TEW dynasty that I did.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Celt Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 <p><strong>Balance question:</strong> At some point in development, PWSUX was switched from Tri-State to Great Lakes (Philly to Detroit): Was this done purposely to slow down POW and AWW or was that just a side effect? </p><p> </p><p> Because T-Verse actually wound up with BCW, PWSUX, AWW, POW all in great lakes, with CWT on top of them in regional battles: Is that setup going to be kept?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Oh how this makes me the happies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stennick Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Last I had heard it was going to be a direct port from Platinum so this is a nice surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I think I'm more sad than happy, it'll be a shame to see the Thunderverse stop developing officially past this point - I'm going to have to get back into the Cornellverse in the long term. But extremely excited for Diamond of course. Request and a question, can you release any logos/banners that were already made for Vice so we can revive those companies please? And is that a new Love Freedom render in the top right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 I think I'm more sad than happy, it'll be a shame to see the Thunderverse stop developing officially past this point - I'm going to have to get back into the Cornellverse in the long term. But extremely excited for Diamond of course. Request and a question. can you release any logos/banners that were already made for Vice so we can revive those companies please? And is that a new Love Freedom render in the top right? Vice logos & banners - I'll check with the team but if it's all good, they'll be included in the release of Diamond. Love Freedom - Yup! All the top row are new re-renders whilst the entire bottom row is the new renders for the mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Balance question: At some point in development, PWSUX was switched from Tri-State to Great Lakes (Philly to Detroit): Was this done purposely to slow down POW and AWW or was that just a side effect? Because T-Verse actually wound up with BCW, PWSUX, AWW, POW all in great lakes, with CWT on top of them in regional battles: Is that setup going to be kept? Not 100% sure on this but I THINK PWSUX moving to Great Lakes was a narrative thing. jhd will know more. Last I had heard it was going to be a direct port from Platinum so this is a nice surprise. Deliberate misguiding from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Celt Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not 100% sure on this but I THINK PWSUX moving to Great Lakes was a narrative thing. jhd will know more. Well if it's just for narratives purposes, POW or AWW could be in a different regions. I'm not saying 100% they should be, but if the economy is bad it can tank both companies long term because they have to spend so much money fighting regions battles and not growing. Just something to take into account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Vice logos & banners - I'll check with the team but if it's all good, they'll be included in the release of Diamond. Love Freedom - Yup! All the top row are new re-renders whilst the entire bottom row is the new renders for the mod. Awesome, I figured it must be, he's quite possibly my favourite Thunderverse character right now - loving all the new renders. I've been having Guy Lothario revive All-Star Wrestling as the AWC's new flagship in Platinum since you guys did the first 28 days of 1980 dynasty, and had a lot of fun with that. So quite excited to see what's going on with the AWC now (Alliance Champions yay!) and if it's given the okay using the graphics you made for Vice to have some fun games like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightnick Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Man oh man, I'm ultra hyped. Might I ask if there's going to be profiles of new workers, can the New Render all the way on the right get a profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Roguey Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Man oh man, I'm ultra hyped. Might I ask if there's going to be profiles of new workers, can the New Render all the way on the right get a profile? Lucky for you, I was waiting for someone to ask that. They won't be daily but once or twice every week until launch, my plan is to detail some of the new workers in the world. I'll start with Mr Mask on the far right. If anyone has any particularly areas of the world they're interested in new worker wise, please feel free to ask. I'll try to accommodate as many as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Stiles Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 i'm looking forward to this. Great work as always guys. Can't wait for release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 <p>This? I like this. Bit bummed Vice is done, but the hype and excitement for Diamond more than makes up for it. I've enjoyed my time with the C-Verse, but I'm ready for this beauty. My most anticipated mod for 2016 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> With this being the last big release, have you guys thought/talked about doing like a small DLC-esque releases spaced out with like maybe 10 or so wrestlers or a new promotion?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannewman Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Are any of you guys planning on starting new projects or contribute to other mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon The GOAT Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 So so so happy. Can't wait to get into this one. Super bittersweet that it's also the last full update. Hoping that's more a case of 'no promises' and that time magically appears for a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James0 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dannewman" data-cite="dannewman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41705" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Are any of you guys planning on starting new projects or contribute to other mods?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm not sure about the other team members but I am officially retiring from modding and rendering after this release.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightnick Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="James0" data-cite="James0" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41705" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm not sure about the other team members but I am officially retiring from modding and rendering after this release.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You had a helluva run <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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