Guest Asaemon Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Asaemon's Broadcaster Database For historical Real World Mods Evolving the broadcasters through the Closed-Circuit era, Satellite-TV era; the PPV era; and into the modern On-Demand era. Includes nGo compatible broadcaster pictures. The latest version is available here ->Download Link I don't have PM activated on the GDS forum, but feel free to contact me on either Be the Booker!, Home of Pro Wrestling Discord or Wrestling Nexus Discord. Can I use this broadcaster database in my mod? This broadcaster database is free for Real World mod-makers to use in their mods. However, I do ask that you credit me if anything I've done in this mod is being used as I spent a lot of time creating this database including the nGo compatible pictures. Can I use your pictures in my mod? Yes if you credit me and as long as it's not another broadcaster database mod. How do the broadcaster database work? The mod includes a lot of broadcaster changes from the 70s, 80s, 90s until the current era. TV networks that expands and/or changes logos and names. TV networks, PPV providers and Closed-circuit providers that go out of business. How do I use this broadcaster database in my mod? Remove all "broadcasters", "broadcaster changes" and "media groups" from your mod. Import "media groups" from Asaemon's broadcaster database; then import the "broadcasters" from Asaemon's broadcasters database; and finally import the "broadcaster changes" from Asaemon's broadcaster database. Depending on the starting year of your mod, you manually have to edit the broadcasters with any broadcaster changes that will not happen due to expired trigger dates. WWE Network, New Japan World and AJPW TV needs to manually have the "company" set as owner.[ Can this broadcaster database be used in my fantasy mod or other project? For use in other mods or projects, send me a PM on Home of Pro Wrestling Discord or Wrestling Nexus Discord and ask for permisson. I don't have PM activated on the GDS forum. Can I use Asaemon's broadcaster database in another broadcaster database mod? No! Can i use another broadcaster database as a base and import from Asaemon's Broadcaster Database? That could cause duplicates and prevent broadcaster changes from happening, so I would not recommend it. Do the broadcasters have correct month/year in the "begins with" and "closes" fields? Yes, except in a few cases when I couldn't find information about the opening/closing months. Is all broadcaster real and not stopgaps imported from the default database? Yes all broadcasters are real! So no C-Verse stopgap broadcasters. Why did you set the product preferences like that? Due to the game mechanics and aiming to keep it realistic! How many lucha libre or puroresu promotions have you seen on major mainstream TV networks outside Japan or Mexico? Why did you set the broadcaster coverage like that? Due to the game mechanics and aiming to keep it realistic! TEW can't simulate TV networks with coverage in the same region. In Europe several TV networks aired WWF and WCW which can't be simulated in TEW if the TV networks have coverage all over Europe. Why did you set the media groups like that? Due to the game mechanics! TEW can't change media groups with broadcaster changes or narratives. Why are promotion owned broadcasters missing their owners? There are no promotions included in the broadcaster database, so after importing you manually have to set WWF, NJPW and AJPW as owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Asaemon's Broadcaster Database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 The first version will include some major changes to the European and UK scene. Fixing errors Balancing/fixing the broadcasting range Adjusting/setting product preferences Adding a lot of TV networks that aired wrestling during the 80s, 90s and early 2000s Added media groups nGo compatible broadcaster pictures for all added broadcasters Broadcasting changes from 1985 to the modern era Logo changes Name changes Mergers Expansions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Looking forward to this. A large part of my time with historical mods is spent editing stuff like this to be more accurate...to often varying results. I do wonder if you’ve added that short span of time in the U.S. when there existed subscription over-the-air TV stations (ONTV, SelecTV, WHT, Z Channel, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Looking forward to this. A large part of my time with historical mods is spent editing stuff like this to be more accurate...to often varying results. I do wonder if you’ve added that short span of time in the U.S. when there existed subscription over-the-air TV stations (ONTV, SelecTV, WHT, Z Channel, etc.). I've not done much work in North America so far, except some product preferences and adding some missing broadcasters like Turner Premiere, but i've added all those subscription based TV stations to the list. So far UK and especially the rest of Europe have gotten a complete overhaul, including PPV and subscription based broadcasters. A lot of added broadcasters that did air wrestling back in the days. Most of these are missing in the other mods i've done some sneak peaks inside (despite some have close to 500 broadcasters). I've also tried to balance the broadcaster ranges, so you will not end up with some Nordic/Scandinavian PPV provider that is big or very big all over Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zprojects Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Thanks for this great work. Mods like this make it easier for us to make custom games without having to run around 5 different mods collecting data to make the perfect wrestling setting. I hope that we can get more mods like this in TEW 2020 to make things easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm done the graphics for the mentioned US subscription broadcasters, so I'm ready to add them when I'm going through North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hype Screenshot Current status! I'm currently working on UK (and might then do some more research for Iberia and Italy). The rest of Europe is pretty much done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I do wonder if you’ve added that short span of time in the U.S. when there existed subscription over-the-air TV stations (ONTV, SelecTV, WHT, Z Channel, etc.). All quality posts with suggestions like this about missing TV Networks or PPV providers are always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 What's left to do is USA, Canada and Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 <p><img alt="prvp0Pz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/prvp0Pz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <em>Current status of my broadcaster database. Still a small "to do list" before the release.</em></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I'm looking forward to this one a great deal. Can't wait to see all those media groups! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hive" data-cite="Hive" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm looking forward to this one a great deal. Can't wait to see all those media groups! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Nice! Only some minor manual editing would be required for use with your 94 or 95 databases (for those preset broadcaster changes that don't trigger).</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Asaemon's Broadcaster Database version 1.00 is now available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hive Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Amazing mod, lots of work has obviously gone into this. I'll be looking forward to using this for my mods. Good job, my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordofGustav Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 <p>Grrrrrrrreeeeaaaat!!</p><p> </p><p> Later on, i'll send you a PM.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I'm trying to click on the download link, and it's just text that isn't opening anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordofGustav" data-cite="LordofGustav" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Grrrrrrrreeeeaaaat!!<p> </p><p> Later on, i'll send you a PM.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't have PM activated on GDS, but I'm available on most Discords for PMs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="spiffyone" data-cite="spiffyone" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm trying to click on the download link, and it's just text that isn't opening anything.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've uploaded the latest version on the first page. The mod is also available at <a href="https://tewdb.com/" rel="external nofollow">TEWDB</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I have rebalanced all the broadcasters in Europe with the intent to get the following:<p> </p><p> Option A you sign a deal with a Pan-European network like Eurosport, Screensport or NBC Europe.</p><p> Pros = You get coverage all over Europe</p><p> Cons = These Pan-European networks don't go into bidding wars for tv rights (due to this their size will be lower than the region specific networks)</p><p> </p><p> Option B you sign specific tv deals with networks in different regions.</p><p> Pros = These regional commercial or subscription TV giants have a bigger audience. Some of these giants will even expand into new regions.</p><p> Cons = You have sign multiple deals / You might not even be able to sign tv deals in all regions.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="n3zPtBV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n3zPtBV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <em>I've also made all broadcaster changes more user friendly for the modders by adding the trigger year. The mod currently have broadcaster changes from 1981 to 2019.</em></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 <p>Thanks! Just downloaded it and looking over it now.</p><p> </p><p> Great to see the over-the-air subscription services I mentioned before have been added. And since you did ask for feedback on any other issues, I'll point out some things I noticed in passing:</p><p> </p><p> The TSN logo you have in the picture folder wasn't in use until the late '90s or early '00s, iirc, after ESPN bought a minority stake in the company (indeed, the then-new logo uses the same design as ESPN's). The logo up to that point was different. You can find it on logopedia, which is an invaluable resource for this sort of thing (I've used it myself when making my own edits to databases).</p><p> </p><p> On the subject of TSN, they were originally a paid (subscription) network (or at least the Canadian equivalent of that). They became a basic (commercial) cable channel there in '88, which saw their viewership increase from "1 million potential viewers to 5 million" (according to the source in the wikipedia article). Unfortunately you can't change a broadcaster in the database from subscription to commercial, but the way I had it in my own prior edits to databases was to set them up as commercial from their launch with a small footprint across Canada, and then in '88 increase their footprint (from either very small to small, or small to medium, I forget which).</p><p> </p><p> Another note: SCORE (that is the SCORE that aired as part of FNN) wasn't a subscription service, but commercial.</p><p> </p><p> And you're also missing some stations that were (and still are for some DISH users) regional superstations like WWOR, WPIX, and KTLA. Each had history airing pro wrestling. Like WGN, all of those stations split up their national and local broadcast feeds after the Syndex rules went into effect in '89.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="spiffyone" data-cite="spiffyone" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The TSN logo you have in the picture folder wasn't in use until the late '90s or early '00s, iirc, after ESPN bought a minority stake in the company (indeed, the then-new logo uses the same design as ESPN's). The logo up to that point was different. You can find it on logopedia, which is an invaluable resource for this sort of thing (I've used it myself when making my own edits to databases).</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Logopedia is a extremely valuable resource, I used it a lot for creating graphics.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="spiffyone" data-cite="spiffyone" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>On the subject of TSN, they were originally a paid (subscription) network (or at least the Canadian equivalent of that). They became a basic (commercial) cable channel there in '88, which saw their viewership increase from "1 million potential viewers to 5 million" (according to the source in the wikipedia article). Unfortunately you can't change a broadcaster in the database from subscription to commercial, but the way I had it in my own prior edits to databases was to set them up as commercial from their launch with a small footprint across Canada, and then in '88 increase their footprint (from either very small to small, or small to medium, I forget which).</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Changing broadcaster style and media group during game play would be great additions to simulate these changes. For the next update I've added a subscription based version that will hard close in 88, when the commercial version open. I've actually used the same method in some other similar cases with changed broadcaster styles.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="spiffyone" data-cite="spiffyone" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another note: SCORE (that is the SCORE that aired as part of FNN) wasn't a subscription service, but commercial.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've fixed that one now.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="spiffyone" data-cite="spiffyone" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>And you're also missing some stations that were (and still are for some DISH users) regional superstations like WWOR, WPIX, and KTLA. Each had history airing pro wrestling. Like WGN, all of those stations split up their national and local broadcast feeds after the Syndex rules went into effect in '89.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've fixed the graphics for them and have added them to the to do list, so that they will be added in the next update.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffyone Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 <p>Also, minor quibble:</p><p> </p><p> A lot of the Mexican networks in your database have coverage in Puerto Rico. This isn’t accurate for a variety of reasons. Puerto Rico gets the major American networks and the American Spanish language stations due to local affiliates in that area. I’ve noticed this issue in other mods. I’m guessing it’s a desire to have promotions in Mexico and/or Puerto Rico potentially extend their reach beyond their areas. In the case of desire to expand via coverage, there’s more logical ways about it. Some Mexican broadcast channels seep into southern parts of states like Texas, Arizona, and California (and vice versa, btw).</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="spiffyone" data-cite="spiffyone" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47056" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Also, minor quibble:<p> </p><p> A lot of the Mexican networks in your database have coverage in Puerto Rico. This isn’t accurate for a variety of reasons. Puerto Rico gets the major American networks and the American Spanish language stations due to local affiliates in that area. I’ve noticed this issue in other mods. I’m guessing it’s a desire to have promotions in Mexico and/or Puerto Rico potentially extend their reach beyond their areas. In the case of desire to expand via coverage, there’s more logical ways about it. Some Mexican broadcast channels seep into southern parts of states like Texas, Arizona, and California (and vice versa, btw).</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I agree with you. It is better to keep a consistent line, so Puerto Rico has been removed from the broadcasters that also had that region. Next update will also have some newly added Mexican networks.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Current status of the mod. All the posted suggestions have been added. I've also added more regional tv stations and regional superstations that have a history of airing wrestling. Also added new stuff to Italy, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElTiburon Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Wow, this mod is an excellent idea. I was considering making a historical mod for myself, and I knew that I was likely going to have a spend a lot of time trying to work on Broadcasters and such, and this is just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Asaemon Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 <p>Version 1.03</p><p> </p><p> Version 1.03 available in the first post. Hope you enjoy it. Added a lot of new stuff. And any comments, suggestions or ideas are always welcome.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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