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Post by orion86 on Apr 8, 2022 12:03:27 GMT 1
On my WCW save I finally have a TV Deal for Thunder in December and my plan is to create a Brand Split for January 2002.
I just wondered if there's a good way to book it / like angles where Authority do a draft pick / I can't seem to find one? Is it just a case of creating the angle myself?
Also i've never played a save with a Brand Split before - is there any do's and don'ts for playing it like this?
My initial plan is: Starrcade 2001 - Piper d. Bischoff (on going feud for months, Piper winning causes them to own each brand)
Piper = WCW Nitro Bischoff = NWO (New Wrestling Order) Thunder
4 PPVs a year WCW 4 PPVs a year NWO 4 PPVs a year Unbranded
Any tips for those who've played saves with brand splits are welcome!
- How often do you redraft? - Do workers morale get worse only doing 1 show a week or 1 PPV every 2 months? - Does a brand split affect any ratings differently compared to no brand split?
Thanks!
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Post by Asaemon on Apr 8, 2022 15:09:49 GMT 1
I would use freestyle angles to simulate the draft. I've used brand splits in WCW (WCW vs. WCW International). I didn't redraft, only a initial draft. But the two brands had different focuses. WCW International was used to showcase international talent and also to simulate some WCW talent leaving to tour in Japan. If I remember correctly the backstage morale was crappier when running the brand split and I had more incidents.
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Post by orion86 on Apr 13, 2022 13:47:29 GMT 1
Thanks for the feedback.
I love your idea having one brand as an international showcase/touring out of USA.
Is the morale affected because the worker is upset at not being on the show he's not part of?
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Post by Asaemon on Apr 13, 2022 20:27:37 GMT 1
Is the morale affected because the worker is upset at not being on the show he's not part of? Actually this haven't been an issue for me. WCW Worldwide was the specific show for WCW International and the brand also had a few unique PPVs.
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Post by Mike Haggar on Apr 13, 2022 20:52:03 GMT 1
I always wanted to run a WCW and WWF brand split, but it feels like a overwhelming task due to the limited auto booker.
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Post by orion86 on Apr 21, 2022 10:53:53 GMT 1
Just to update...
My brand split has been awesome so far! It's actually given me more structure in organising storylines and booking cards, I've pretty much got the whole of 2002 already booked (on my spreadsheet) which has made playing the game an easier and enjoyable process.
The only drawback is the random injuries, for example RVD suffered a shattered knee at Starrcade 2001 and he was going to get a big push so had to re-write a few things. It's amazing that a shattered knee is 1 year 3 months out, more than a broken leg!
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