TEW2020 Discussion Thread

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="WCGreyghost" data-cite="WCGreyghost" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Is there a post with technical requirements to play the new game? My laptop is dying a slow horrible death, and will need replacing before this game is released. Sorta thinking about a Chromebook, but only if it can run this game....</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Chrome books don’t run Windows so it wouldn’t work</p>

[Adam Ryland]

Will TEW support pictures in PNG format?

 

No. As mentioned before, it's the same language being used and it does not support PNG.

 

Is there a post with technical requirements to play the new game?

 

It will be the same as all previous games in the series as it is written in the same language.

[Tom Bombadil]

It may be a "very minor change" but that Editor Whiteboard might be a gamechanger for me and my modding buddies!

[ChairToFace]

So, we still can't set a narrative where someone goes to jail or dies?

[RatedRKO16]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tom Bombadil" data-cite="Tom Bombadil" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It may be a "very minor change" but that Editor Whiteboard might be a gamechanger for me and my modding buddies!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't understand this being a new feature. There already is a notepad. Or does this mean a notepad being shared between users?</p>

[Historian]

I don't understand this being a new feature. There already is a notepad. Or does this mean a notepad being shared between users?

 

I think it means that it's a notepad for the editor. There wasn't a notepad in the editor before -- so there was no way to make notes on what you were doing/needed to do/etc.. for a mod or even for your own database tinkerings. Now you can -- so if you send the file back and forth between people, they can see what you've done and you can see what they've done, but it also allows you to keep track for yourself.

 

I mean, I think. That's what I got out of the announcement.

[cappyboy]

Fun little addition to the game in the new post today. And honestly I hope we'll see dynasty bookers taking advantage of the mismatches of gimmick name and mask. Like maybe Golden Tiger wears a red mask and gets mocked for it. And until he starts winning, no one will listen to the fact he calls himself GOLDEN Tiger not because of his mask but because he's as tan as Zeus Maximillian.

[soluuloi]

I actually like the new "mask legacy" feature.

[WCGreyghost]

 

It will be the same as all previous games in the series as it is written in the same language.

 

That's what we call a Microsoft Answer. Technically correct and utterly useless. I asked what the requirements are. Telling me they are the same as previous games doesn't help, because I don't know what those requirements were. I can't really go to the computer store and ask for something that will run Old Adam Ryland games, now can I?

 

A helpful answer would be something like:

The game will require Windows (insert version here), with X amount of memory, Y amount of processor speed, Z amount of whatever else it might need.

[Historian]

That's what we call a Microsoft Answer. Technically correct and utterly useless. I asked what the requirements are. Telling me they are the same as previous games doesn't help, because I don't know what those requirements were. I can't really go to the computer store and ask for something that will run Old Adam Ryland games, now can I?

 

A helpful answer would be something like:

The game will require Windows (insert version here), with X amount of memory, Y amount of processor speed, Z amount of whatever else it might need.

 

That seems like a needlessly hostile response...

 

But the requirements that I found, on the 2016 page for Greydog Software:

 

Minimum System Requirements

 

Operating System: Windows XP

CPU: Pentium II (or equivelant) 800mhz or higher

Memory: 128MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 150MB for install, additional space for saved games

Audio System: Windows compatible sound card, plus the newest version of Windows Media Player

Video System: 1024×768 display capable of running 16-bit color of higher

Optimal System Requirements

 

Operating System: Windows 10, 7 or XP

CPU: Pentium III class (or equivelant) 2GHz or higher

Memory: 512 MB RAM or higher

Video System: 1024×768 display capable of running 32-bit color mode

[Derek B]

That's what we call a Microsoft Answer. Technically correct and utterly useless. I asked what the requirements are. Telling me they are the same as previous games doesn't help, because I don't know what those requirements were. I can't really go to the computer store and ask for something that will run Old Adam Ryland games, now can I?

 

A helpful answer would be something like:

The game will require Windows (insert version here), with X amount of memory, Y amount of processor speed, Z amount of whatever else it might need.

 

It's a fair assumption given that you post here fairly often to assume that you are playing previous versions... so if the game works on that, it should work.

 

But the more accurate answer would be... there's no minimum specs for the game to be tested on unless someone is using a super old computer to test it on. The game doesn't need much to run as the graphics are just layered up from still images and the language has been in use on Microsoft systems forever, so it should run on any computer from the last 10 years easily, perhaps as far back as 20... the only bottleneck in terms of game performance is really processing power, as the day to day stuff is the majority of the game's workload and has been ever since TEW04 with the way the game is structured.

 

It's impossible to give a "you need X, Y and Z to run this game" answer because as long as you can load it up, it should be good to go. And the majority (if not all) of what the game is run on has been around for at least a decade, so any computer within that range should work. Older systems are just likely to be a bit slower.

[TLCJR4LIFE]

I wish they have gimmick names for non masked wrestlers as well.

 

I never liked that every new gen enters as like Blaisdell Peverel or Percival Desjardins.

 

Give them wrestler names.

 

“Rocket Robertson”

 

“Ace Silver”

 

 

Something like this.

[Matt_Black]

I wish they have gimmick names for non masked wrestlers as well.

 

I never liked that every new gen enters as like Blaisdell Peverel or Percival Desjardins.

 

Give them wrestler names.

 

“Rocket Robertson”

 

“Ace Silver”

 

 

Something like this.

 

 

Randy Loynes

[Rone Rivendale]

You can add as many names as you want into the editor, in order to make the appearance of 'cool' names come up more often.

[tambourin81]

It's a fair assumption given that you post here fairly often to assume that you are playing previous versions... so if the game works on that, it should work.

 

But the more accurate answer would be... there's no minimum specs for the game to be tested on unless someone is using a super old computer to test it on. The game doesn't need much to run as the graphics are just layered up from still images and the language has been in use on Microsoft systems forever, so it should run on any computer from the last 10 years easily, perhaps as far back as 20... the only bottleneck in terms of game performance is really processing power, as the day to day stuff is the majority of the game's workload and has been ever since TEW04 with the way the game is structured.

 

It's impossible to give a "you need X, Y and Z to run this game" answer because as long as you can load it up, it should be good to go. And the majority (if not all) of what the game is run on has been around for at least a decade, so any computer within that range should work. Older systems are just likely to be a bit slower.

 

With a few years into a save with a lot of companies and workers, the game can actually slow down considerably and more RAM and/or a better CPU will very likely help mitigate that problem.

[Blake Trask]

<p>I will be glad to see the back of 'hey, man wearing a dragon head, what cool and fancy name do you have under that mask?'</p><p> </p><p>

'oh, no name, just call me Jim'</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Actually, I take that back, I'd mark for a guy with a super elaborate mask who just went by Jim.</p>

[TeemuFoundation]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blake Trask" data-cite="Blake Trask" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I will be glad to see the back of 'hey, man wearing a dragon head, what cool and fancy name do you have under that mask?'<p> </p><p> 'oh, no name, just call me Jim'</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Actually, I take that back, I'd mark for a guy with a super elaborate mask who just went by Jim.</p></div></blockquote><p> That's an awesome gimmick. Super elaborate mask, super elaborate entrance, theme music, attire, everything is absolutely fancy and top notch, and jumps out at you.</p><p> </p><p> Then he's some shy guy who says "Oh, just- just call me Jim. Jim's fine."</p>

[EBEZA]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt_Black" data-cite="Matt_Black" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><a href="https://twitter.com/MattMaybray/status/1149499435862257664?s=20" rel="external nofollow">Randy Loynes</a></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Briefly off-topic, but I love your vampire tweet!</p>

[Matt_Black]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="EBEZA" data-cite="EBEZA" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Briefly off-topic, but I love your vampire tweet!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks. I was very proud of myself when I came up with that. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[cgoldman1029]

Fantasy Draft

 

This may be the dumbest request or suggestion ever but, I would love to be able to start a game with cleared out rosters and then have a fantasy draft. From a logic perspective I get that there would probably be advanced rules (Popularity eligibility, location, roster size etc.) but I would settle for the brand draft screens being applied to the whole database as an option.

[cappyboy]

This may be the dumbest request or suggestion ever but, I would love to be able to start a game with cleared out rosters and then have a fantasy draft. From a logic perspective I get that there would probably be advanced rules (Popularity eligibility, location, roster size etc.) but I would settle for the brand draft screens being applied to the whole database as an option.

 

If we have that option, I probably play as the guy who missed the draft and has to make up his roster from the leftovers

[dadafan]

<p>I know it's pretty late to make a suggestion. But if the game has the ability to play the theme music everytime we 'Run the Show' will help in further immersion. As of TEW16 the theme plays only during the beginning.</p><p> </p><p>

As always we can change the music as long as we keep the same file name.</p>

[EBEZA]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="cgoldman1029" data-cite="cgoldman1029" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This may be the dumbest request or suggestion ever but, I would love to be able to start a game with cleared out rosters and then have a fantasy draft. From a logic perspective I get that there would probably be advanced rules (Popularity eligibility, location, roster size etc.) but I would settle for the brand draft screens being applied to the whole database as an option.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I would love to do this as a multiplayer game!</p>

[ChairToFace]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="cgoldman1029" data-cite="cgoldman1029" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This may be the dumbest request or suggestion ever but, I would love to be able to start a game with cleared out rosters and then have a fantasy draft. From a logic perspective I get that there would probably be advanced rules (Popularity eligibility, location, roster size etc.) but I would settle for the brand draft screens being applied to the whole database as an option.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It could be done by being able to delete every contract at once, then assigning them to workers one at a time.</p>

[nerodragomir1]

LOVE that idea of someone defending a title 10 times to earn a cool little note in the annals of history. That's a really neat touch.