With probably the final big patch out now, we can start looking forward to UFC 4.
What do we need? Universe mode. There are lots of examples of this mode in other sports games, so I tried to 'create' one for EA UFC.
Because I'm terrible at coming up with cool names, I went with 'Be the Boss'.
Pre-game settings
So how does it work? Once you start Be the Boss mode (BTB from now on) you will be presented with the following choice:
Do you want to run the UFC as Dana White, or do you want to replace DW with you own character?
This character creation could be similar to fighter creation, like picking your suit and hairstyles etc..
The next choice is, whether you want to start with the current champions in place, or no champions at all.
Other pre-mode options could be difficulty, fight length, choose to add your own CAF's to the roster, and things like hidden stats for new fighters.
Now we start with BTB
Start
First thing you'll be asked to do is hire staff.
- Financial team
- Social Media Team
- Matchmakers (they will suggest fights, ultimately you'll be the one doing the matchmaking)
- Lawyers
- Medical staff (does the UFC hire doctors, or are they from the Athletic Commision?)
Matchmaking
Next, you will decide on how many events (PPV's and FN's) you will do the upcoming year, where there should be some risk/reward balance between chosing more PPV's or more FN's .
The matchmaking itself shouldn't be much different from the Custom Event mode we already have, with fighters being unavailable due to injury or having fought recently. You should see some suggestions from your matchmakers based on who you hired.
Contracts
And then whoops, a figher just fought the last fight of her contract and she wants to renew:
Fighters have different reputations, as you can see Paige is listed as 'Fan favourite figher'. Chosing not to renew a fan favourite fighter could lead to some serious backlash with the fans and maybe even financial consequences.
Other reputations can be;
G.O.A.T. contender
Champion
Title Challenger
Promising Prospect
Just Bleed Brawler
Lay-n-Pray Wressler
Past Prime Legend
Gatekeeper
Unknown Point Fighter
Where chosing to not renew fighters from the bottom 4 reputations will not lead to consequences at the same extent as the top 5 reputations.
Goals
You will also have short term (1 year) and long term (2 years+) goals. Like reach 5 million PPV sales in a year. Or break the PPV record within 5 years.
Ticket sales
The underlying goal is always to sell tickets and PPV's.
Stacking your card with a lot of big names will increase sales ofcourse, but might leave you with trouble to find main events for the next cards, since these fighters might be unavailable.
Sales will also be determined by how you promote. Use Social Media and press conferences to sell your fights!
Events
Different presentations for Fox Cards and PPV's are a must.
Having the ability to watch the fights via a cage side camera
More Bruce Buffer recordings eg.: We are live!, Co-Main, Interim Champ, #x ranked HW contender in the world.
Ability to skip/sim fights just like in tournament mode.
Weigh-ins
Post-fight interviews
I will try to keep on adding things i might forgot, and add some more graphics as well.
What do we need? Universe mode. There are lots of examples of this mode in other sports games, so I tried to 'create' one for EA UFC.
Because I'm terrible at coming up with cool names, I went with 'Be the Boss'.
Pre-game settings
So how does it work? Once you start Be the Boss mode (BTB from now on) you will be presented with the following choice:
Do you want to run the UFC as Dana White, or do you want to replace DW with you own character?
This character creation could be similar to fighter creation, like picking your suit and hairstyles etc..
The next choice is, whether you want to start with the current champions in place, or no champions at all.
Other pre-mode options could be difficulty, fight length, choose to add your own CAF's to the roster, and things like hidden stats for new fighters.
Now we start with BTB
Start
First thing you'll be asked to do is hire staff.
- Financial team
- Social Media Team
- Matchmakers (they will suggest fights, ultimately you'll be the one doing the matchmaking)
- Lawyers
- Medical staff (does the UFC hire doctors, or are they from the Athletic Commision?)
Matchmaking
Next, you will decide on how many events (PPV's and FN's) you will do the upcoming year, where there should be some risk/reward balance between chosing more PPV's or more FN's .
The matchmaking itself shouldn't be much different from the Custom Event mode we already have, with fighters being unavailable due to injury or having fought recently. You should see some suggestions from your matchmakers based on who you hired.
Contracts
And then whoops, a figher just fought the last fight of her contract and she wants to renew:
Fighters have different reputations, as you can see Paige is listed as 'Fan favourite figher'. Chosing not to renew a fan favourite fighter could lead to some serious backlash with the fans and maybe even financial consequences.
Other reputations can be;
G.O.A.T. contender
Champion
Title Challenger
Promising Prospect
Just Bleed Brawler
Lay-n-Pray Wressler
Past Prime Legend
Gatekeeper
Unknown Point Fighter
Where chosing to not renew fighters from the bottom 4 reputations will not lead to consequences at the same extent as the top 5 reputations.
Goals
You will also have short term (1 year) and long term (2 years+) goals. Like reach 5 million PPV sales in a year. Or break the PPV record within 5 years.
Ticket sales
The underlying goal is always to sell tickets and PPV's.
Stacking your card with a lot of big names will increase sales ofcourse, but might leave you with trouble to find main events for the next cards, since these fighters might be unavailable.
Sales will also be determined by how you promote. Use Social Media and press conferences to sell your fights!
Events
Different presentations for Fox Cards and PPV's are a must.
Having the ability to watch the fights via a cage side camera
More Bruce Buffer recordings eg.: We are live!, Co-Main, Interim Champ, #x ranked HW contender in the world.
Ability to skip/sim fights just like in tournament mode.
Weigh-ins
Post-fight interviews
I will try to keep on adding things i might forgot, and add some more graphics as well.
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