Rick Arnold Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 With DOTT pretty much done, I've decided to take some time and work on a new project. Instead of being based in the real world, we thought it'd be interesting to create an original universe, but with a twist. The starting year for the initial database will be 1960. But every few months, another database will be released to reflect the beginning of 1961, with all the changes. Each new year will have the following changes: - Improved or Decreased Worker Stats - Improved or Decreased Promotion Standings - Added Rookie Workers - Added or Removed Promotions - Changes to Workers (Some may Retire and move on to other positions, while others may Leave the Business early or even die) - Added Moves (Some workers may come along and revolutionize the business with a new set of moves) The history of this universe will be documented via a website, giving someone access to title history, promotion history, (hopefully) card history and more. It's no where near finished, but at the moment, I'm working on the U.S. at the moment. At this point in history no actual promotions exist yet, but each region is represented with a Regional promoter and booker. So the U.S. consists of 9 regions: New England Tri-State Midwest Mid-South Pacific Northwest Southwest Southeast Great Lakes Carolinas (Mid-Atlantic, but I decided to name it the Carolinas) Hopefully, each area of the World will be represented in the scenario. Which equals alot of workers... But it should be another fun run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dochappy Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 OMG! I thought DOTT was the pinnacle of scenarios but this new project sounds deadly awesome! If you guys need help in any way I'm free jsut pm me and I'll do what I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XellenceOfXecution Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 That sounds like a really interesting project and I look forward to seeing what you come up with, Rick! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Weden Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 The Excellence of Scenario-cution :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabid-Tangerine Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I don't really see the point of this. You're going to release a new database for each new year, and dictate what has changed? I can only imagine it being a very disjointed gaming experience, no chance to get a career going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 No, I'm not saying one has to play every new year. If you want to start in '87, you can use the '87 DB and go from there. Maybe someone wants to start a career in '94, when the American Junior scene was a flurry of young and hot talents. Or maybe someone wants to start a career in 1973, when the Dynamic Kid started tearing up the UK wrestling scene. Or perhaps in '82, when the Regional system of the U.S. finally broke down, leading to the emergence of a dominate promotion. It's creating an original universe and offering people to take a run at it from the beginning, or start a career 40 years down the road with a rich history behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabid-Tangerine Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Ah okay. It's a nice idea. I'm still struggling to get to grips with the Cornellverse or whatever Adam calls it, though, as the majority of workers seem to have no picture (at least when you're playing as a rookie). Will you be going to Poser for yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightnick Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 If you would like some help, I wouldn't mind helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 I want to give Poser a try, but if anyone knows it well and is willing to make some faces, I'd be more then happy to give you a PM with a few detailed ones that I need at first. I also need promotion logos for anyone who can do it. I'll list the promotions and their styles here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 Alright, at the moment, the following Promotion logos are needed: Remember though, this is based in 1960, so keep it in mind when designing it. Carolina Pro Wrestling (A traditional promotion, based around Mid-Atlantic) Great Lakes Pro Wrestling (A Pure promotion run like a mix of boxing and shoot fighting) Mid-South Pro Wrestling (A hybrid promotion, pretty much based on it's real-life counterpart) Midwest Pro Wrestling (A traditional promotion ran by a former amateur wrestler) New England Pro Wrestling (Sports Entertainment, think the WWF) Pacific Northwest Pro Wrestling (A Cutting Edge promotion owned by a theme park mogul) Southeast Pro Wrestling (A traditional promotion working out of Florida) Southwest Pro Wrestling (A blood and guts Hardcore promotion) Tri-State Pro Wrestling (A hybrid promotion trying to survive between New England and the Carolinas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruins72 Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 This is sounding very interesting. I look forward to checking it out when the first db is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 Work on the U.S. circuit is coming along slowly but surely, as I have approximately 40-45 workers done. A tournament will be conducted in the next few weeks to crown the very first Pro Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladamire Dracos Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hey, if you want any help creatively (for Mexico, perhaps), I'm willing to give a hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hey, any help on it would be great, yea. For the initial scenario, there will be three Mexico 'promotions'. Northern Mexico Wrestling Council (Hardcore ala WWC), and West Central and South Eastern, the two lucha libre regions. The moves and movesets are copied from the DOTT scenario, which contains several Lucha sets. Although I'm trying to cut down on the flashy top rope moves, but Mexico would be the place where they're popping up. The initial DB is looking for a few established stars and solid veterans, but mainly young rookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_McSluggz Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 1960, huh. Giant Baba and The Destroyer will be ruling the roost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 Except this is an Original Universe :) Don't worry though, many real guys will appear under different personas. Dick the Bruiser and The Crusher, young Harley Race and Nick Bockwinkel, and the Funk Family are just a few who are in the debut 1960 DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_McSluggz Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 You need Inoki, Beyer, and Baba. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted February 28, 2005 Author Share Posted February 28, 2005 Of course. Lou Thesz, The Gotchs and Rikidozan will make it in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladamire Dracos Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 [QUOTE=Rick Arnold]The moves and movesets are copied from the DOTT scenario, which contains several Lucha sets. Although I'm trying to cut down on the flashy top rope moves, but Mexico would be the place where they're popping up.[/QUOTE] That's certainly true, Leroy McGuirk and Chino Achiu, among others, were using the tope back in 1933, and Gorilita Flores (the man that is said to be the first to use a plancha) and Black Shadow (known for his topes) were wrestling back in the 50's and would be just coming into the popularity they deserve at the start of this db. :) Not that I was doing any studying on the scene at the time or anything. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Alright, here's an update. There's 19 promotions total, encompassing nine U.S. promotions, two Canadian, three Mexican, one Japan, one U.K., one Scotland, one Australia and one New Zealand. At the moment, what I really need is names for Luchadores... I could really use a large list of original luchadore names if anyone is feeling really creative. I've got stats and stuff worked out, but I'm really pressed with coming up with names for them. So any help will be extremely appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briskout Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 El Santo, big Mexican Star, should be in. Not to sound offensive, but grab a Spanish-English dictionary and take some words that sound like a wrestler would use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Yea, I started using Babelfish over Altavista, translating random words, and filled in roughly 20 luchadores for the promotion. And El Santo would be sort of tough... he's a real wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladamire Dracos Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Here are some of the names I was going to use: Sombra Del Fantasma Buey & Toro El Chacal Bully the Brawler La Oscuridad El Contratista Del Diablo Sergeo Rafael Baeza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 Thanks to Vlad, I added about 4-5 more luchas, and one half of the Mexican promotions are finished. At the moment, there's roughly 170 or so workers. I imagine that 200 will be the minimum I'm shooting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Arnold Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 A long overdue update, as I continue to pound away on it. A tournament is in the planning stages, that will pit 32 of the universe's best wrestlers to crown the very first PWA World Heavyweight Champion (as well as determining the title's home and which lucky owner gets to take reigns as President). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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