CZCW Scheduling, Booking, and Popularity

[MolotovMocktail]

I started off with CZCW, and a $25,000 budget. I was wondering what would be the best schedule to start with this small promotion. I ran a show the very first night (December 1, 2005), in order to reduce the amount I needed to meet for my owner's goals. Did I screw up doing this? I also ran shows in January, February, and have one in October, in addition to the April, June, July, and August default shows. Do I have too many? What would you suggest for a schedule to start with CZCW?

Also, despite getting C- shows where my popularity is E, and saying that the show was a success and should have increased my popularity, my attendance has been steadily declining. My first show drew 233 fans in the tiniest (300 seat) arena, and my last one drew 178. If I am becoming more popular, why am I losing fans? I'm trying to book according to Hybrid style, and am matching wrestlers with similar styles as suggested by my booking staff and road agents, but can't afford the best MMA crossover guys. Any suggestions on utilizing the CZCW roster in the best possible ways, and who should I pick up?

[Antary]

To get a bigger crowd, advance book matches with your most popular workers. I think momentum comes into play, too.
As for schedule, do monthly shows, but if you`re running low on cash, take a month or two with out any shows. You still get sponsorship money.

[mystic]

I started off with CZCW, and a $25,000 budget. I was wondering what would be the best schedule to start with this small promotion. I ran a show the very first night (December 1, 2005), in order to reduce the amount I needed to meet for my owner's goals. Did I screw up doing this? I also ran shows in January, February, and have one in October, in addition to the April, June, July, and August default shows. Do I have too many? What would you suggest for a schedule to start with CZCW?

Also, despite getting C- shows where my popularity is E, and saying that the show was a success and should have increased my popularity, my attendance has been steadily declining. My first show drew 233 fans in the tiniest (300 seat) arena, and my last one drew 178. If I am becoming more popular, why am I losing fans? I'm trying to book according to Hybrid style, and am matching wrestlers with similar styles as suggested by my booking staff and road agents, but can't afford the best MMA crossover guys. Any suggestions on utilizing the CZCW roster in the best possible ways, and who should I pick up?

how's the game world doing, economy wise, maybe it's it a downward slump causing people to hold on to their money. While it will say that show should have increased popularity, it's not going to be a huge jump. (Click edit data to see current pop.)

[MolotovMocktail]

The economy's not terrible (about C to C-), but the wrestling industry is-it's an E and falling.

I do advance book, but I'm lucky if the heat's above an E. Fox Mask is my champ and most popular face, but the fans don't seem to care about his matches. I'm going to have him drop the strap to Willie York at the next show.

The only guy who fans seem interested in with advance booking is Billy Russell, who I can't afford to sign right now.

[Greg McNeish]

I've always gone under the principle that unless a Advanced Booked match generates decent heat (which differs depending on your promotion popularity), then I don't pre-book it. As well, if you're going to have a match that involves one hot worker (high popularity & momentum) and one that's not a draw in their own right, then use the Mystery Opponent option.

For example, if I'm planning to have Tommy Cornell face American Elemental, and I book it like that, I'll get a C- or something, for Heat. However, if I book it as Tommy Cornell vs. Mystery Opponent, then I'll get an A.

Oh, and don't worry about your attendance. At your size, all your money comes from sponsorship anyway, so it's no biggie.