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Jim Trunzo · 06-20-2002, 06:05 AM

Good point and you speak like a true boxing fan. Yes, of course you'll be able to place the emphasis on guiding your fighter(s) to titles; and, true, the money will follow. I think I stated it that way because there will also be a strong monetary aspect to the module and, if you wish, you can role-play the darker side of boxing by using a fighter who has failed to live up to his potential as cannon-fodder (like, unfortunately, many real life managers do).

For example, you sign a fighter to a 3-year contract and he ends up being a heavy party-goer. He has some talent and is an exciting fighter. However, you know that he's really never going to develop into a champion. Rather than drop him, you decide to match him tough (the heck with his record) because he is a draw and the smaller ESPN2-like networks pay to have him as an opponent.

Believe me, a huge part of your success as a manager and your ability to sign better fighters, not just novices, hinges on your ability to get your fighters ranked and title shots.

06-20-2002, 06:05 AM	#5
Jim Trunzo OOTP Developments Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Leechburg, PA Posts: 739	Good point and you speak like a true boxing fan. Yes, of course you'll be able to place the emphasis on guiding your fighter(s) to titles; and, true, the money will follow. I think I stated it that way because there will also be a strong monetary aspect to the module and, if you wish, you can role-play the darker side of boxing by using a fighter who has failed to live up to his potential as cannon-fodder (like, unfortunately, many real life managers do). For example, you sign a fighter to a 3-year contract and he ends up being a heavy party-goer. He has some talent and is an exciting fighter. However, you know that he's really never going to develop into a champion. Rather than drop him, you decide to match him tough (the heck with his record) because he is a draw and the smaller ESPN2-like networks pay to have him as an opponent. Believe me, a huge part of your success as a manager and your ability to sign better fighters, not just novices, hinges on your ability to get your fighters ranked and title shots.