TEW2020 Discussion Thread

[Jomosensual]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FINisher" data-cite="FINisher" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Someone mentioned TEW04 in a thread here and that then reminded me of TEW05.. And that got me thinking - I've played this series of games almost two decades now, starting from EWR from 2002.<p> </p><p> That is a long, long time of playing the same series of games.</p><p> </p><p> Classic Extreme Warfare</p><p> Extreme Warfare Deluxe</p><p> Extreme Warfare Revenge</p><p> Total Extreme Warfare 2004</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2005</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2007</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2008</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2010</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2013</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2016</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2020</p><p> </p><p> .. And now the 2020 version is soon out. It almost puts a tear in my eye. It really does. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> Wow, and I thought this being my 4th was a lot</p>

[LucasLutkus]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FINisher" data-cite="FINisher" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Someone mentioned TEW04 in a thread here and that then reminded me of TEW05.. And that got me thinking - I've played this series of games almost two decades now, starting from EWR from 2002.<p> </p><p> That is a long, long time of playing the same series of games.</p><p> </p><p> Classic Extreme Warfare</p><p> Extreme Warfare Deluxe</p><p> Extreme Warfare Revenge</p><p> Total Extreme Warfare 2004</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2005</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2007</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2008</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2010</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2013</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2016</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2020</p><p> </p><p> .. And now the 2020 version is soon out. It almost puts a tear in my eye. It really does. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Damn, I remember I used to play a very old MS-DOS game with the same purpose as TEW (you're the booker) with a roster from mid-90s (Diesel in WWF and all that) and then one day I found EWR and it was love at first sight. That was mid-2004 probably. </p><p> </p><p> It's been a hell of a journey... Playing TEW and then later on WMMA motivated me to work in the industry and nowadays I am a MMA manager who promoted more than 20 MMA shows in my native Brazil and I just got hired to be a MMA matchmaker for a show in the USA. For sure Adam and the whole team have a great part on inspiring me to work with what I love.</p><p> </p><p> And now I am here, still on the forum, still counting the days until TEW 2020 drops lol</p>

[ShaunGBD]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="pat666" data-cite="pat666" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I started with 05 I was 15 years old. Bought every single TEW since. It’s probably my favorite game of all time. Even thought all my friends / familly can’t understand how i can spend so much time in front of a “Text” game.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Me too. Mine too</p>

[franticloser]

I started with EWD's first release I was about 13 so exactly 20 years for me now. The only one I haven't played is TEW04 since I didn't have a way to buy it. My first one purchased was 07 but I've gone back and played 05 once it hit freeware. I wish there was a way to play 04 as I want to try it out and see some of the features that didn't carry over.

[Untouchable]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FINisher" data-cite="FINisher" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Someone mentioned TEW04 in a thread here and that then reminded me of TEW05.. And that got me thinking - I've played this series of games almost two decades now, starting from EWR from 2002.<p> </p><p> That is a long, long time of playing the same series of games.</p><p> </p><p> Classic Extreme Warfare</p><p> Extreme Warfare Deluxe</p><p> Extreme Warfare Revenge</p><p> Total Extreme Warfare 2004</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2005</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2007</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2008</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2010</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2013</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2016</p><p> Total Extreme Wrestling 2020</p><p> </p><p> .. And now the 2020 version is soon out. It almost puts a tear in my eye. It really does. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> This will be the 7th EWR/TEW that I play. It's nuts that I've been playing since at least 2004 with this series and it's still the only series like it.</p>

[HiPlus]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dalton" data-cite="Dalton" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I love that you called doing uni work a waste of time and takes away from TEW <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> But hey you're not wrong!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, like I care about my career progression. As long as I make enough money to purchase the 2024 game I will be fine.</p>

[RatedRKO16]

<p>I played the crap out of EWR. To this day I wish I knew how to take that code and improve on it. Maybe a more nostalgic reason more than any.</p><p> </p><p>

I played the TEW 05 and 08 demos but never bought them. The fun of EWR wasn't there for me. Finally I bought TEW 10 when it came out and have bought each new game within a week of release. </p><p> </p><p>

TEW 20 has me hyped more than any other release.</p>

[Historian]

I started with Promotion Wars way, way back when [i think the year was 2000.] I was a young lad then and I didn't own a computer so I would walk to the public library and download it (even though I wasn't supposed to download on the library computers) and play for hours. That led me to discovering Extreme Warfare 2000 and then Extreme Warfare Deluxe. Since then I have played every iteration of the game (though 04 was the one I spent the least amount of time on as I didn't purchase it, I only played it on a friend's computer who had purchased it). It's been a heck of a ride, almost twenty years in. I've played these games for over half my life. They hold a very special place in my heart!

[EdawgTheMighty]

<p>I played Deluxe and Revenge. Then I jumped on board with 05 and onwards.</p><p> </p><p>

TEW 04 wasn't on Grey Dog, right? I can't remember who it was under.</p>

[Stennick]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jomosensual" data-cite="Jomosensual" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow, and I thought this being my 4th was a lot</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I started playing this game in around 97 or 98. I had it loaded at my Girlfriends house and I'd play it on her families PC, I've spent more hours playing this series of games than any other game series in my life and its not even close. Looking forward to continuing the streak.</p>

[ShaunGBD]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="EdawgTheMighty" data-cite="EdawgTheMighty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I played Deluxe and Revenge. Then I jumped on board with 05 and onwards.<p> </p><p> TEW 04 wasn't on Grey Dog, right? I can't remember who it was under.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 400 Software Studio'</p>

[Stickmaniac]

My first encounter with Mr Ryland’s games was when a friend introduced me to EW9000. Thinking about it now, I just feel old. Promotion Wars was definitely the best of the rest but that’s not saying much — there were some tremendously shoddy attempts at alternatives knocking around at that time, many of which never even got finished — and, respectfully, even PW wasn’t anywhere close to EW in any meaningful way. EW Deluxe was miles ahead of anything anyone else (that I’m aware of) had even attempted, and so far the TEW series gets significantly better with every new release. I’m a confirmed purchase as long as the series goes on I reckon.

[EdawgTheMighty]

I am always a confirmed purchase, and I have loved every TEW iteration, but to be honest? I haven't been this excited for a TEW in a long time. I LOVE the changes, for the most part. Especially on-the-fly booking. That was always a complaint because every promoter has to deal with BS like that.

[BrokenCycle]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="EdawgTheMighty" data-cite="EdawgTheMighty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I played Deluxe and Revenge. Then I jumped on board with 05 and onwards.<p> </p><p> TEW 04 wasn't on Grey Dog, right? I can't remember who it was under.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It was called .400 Software Studios.</p>

[TheBryanStinberg]

If PJ Strong just so happens to make his debut in TEW 2020 which promotion do you think he would go to? USPW? Or maybe a COTT company?

[rufas2000]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Stickmaniac" data-cite="Stickmaniac" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>My first encounter with Mr Ryland’s games was when a friend introduced me to EW9000. Thinking about it now, I just feel old. Promotion Wars was definitely the best of the rest but that’s not saying much — there were some tremendously shoddy attempts at alternatives knocking around at that time, many of which never even got finished — and, respectfully, even PW wasn’t anywhere close to EW in any meaningful way. EW Deluxe was miles ahead of anything anyone else (that I’m aware of) had even attempted, and so far the TEW series gets significantly better with every new release. I’m a confirmed purchase as long as the series goes on I reckon.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I remember Promotion Wars! There was supposed to be a sequel and there kinda was but not really. I think it competed with Extreme Deluxe (it had a few features EWD didn't like feuds) but once EWR came out it was all over.</p>

[franticloser]

Ah yes the battle of the Adams! I played both, and PW did have some stuff that was improved on what EWD had but once EWR came out it was all over. Wonder what happened to Jennings?

[JJArocho]

I started out using TNM 7, then had a very brief cup of tea with Promotion Wars, a brief cup of coffee with ESWF, then I found EW, EWD, EWR, and now the TEW series. Although I used the freeware TEW 2005 version, I put my money into purchasing the 2016 version a couple of years ago as part of the Grey Dog 12 days of Christmas Sale.

[JaySticLe of YouTube]

I think the only one I haven't tried is TEW 2004. Anyone remember Zeus Pro? Shame it doesn't work on Windows 10. Loved doing bizarre matches on there.

 

(also dang, only two days until the demo releases?!)

[rufas2000]

I started out using TNM 7, then had a very brief cup of tea with Promotion Wars, a brief cup of coffee with ESWF, then I found EW, EWD, EWR, and now the TEW series. Although I used the freeware TEW 2005 version, I put my money into purchasing the 2016 version a couple of years ago as part of the Grey Dog 12 days of Christmas Sale.

 

The ESWF universe might be an interesting TEW mod. Many great parody characters.

 

Of course I don't remember most of the details.

[Teh_Showtime]

I taught myself to type from playing EWR well into the night. I still have no idea what a home row actually is.

[ruckusrick]

here I was thinking i've been around for a minute. I started when I was like 18 with 2005, then two years later when I actually was able to get some money I bought tew 2016

[Drago]

It’s crazy to think I was just a kid whenever I started playing the EWR series. Back in the day of fantasy wrestling feds, I’m sure they still do them. Crazy to think how long these games have been going.

[-laz-]

I've been around for a long time, was playing EWR when I was in High School, this account was one of the ones transferred over from the old 400 Studios boards

[TwoCount]

I can not wait! Wrestling Fan since I was 7 years and now that Im starting my thirties its still one of the simple things that still gives me pleasure. Great to have such a hobby.

 

Unfortunately I really never got into the TEW editions, for some reason no game gave me the same gameplay fun as the good old EWR 4.2! Now that I took a break, really looking forward to spend some decent hours playing this game during Corona Home Office time haha

 

One more day!!!!