08-20-2020, 01:20 AM | #41 |
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I wonder if part of the new set was originally part of the Mania 36 set
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08-20-2020, 06:49 PM | #42 |
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08-20-2020, 07:12 PM | #43 |
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So are they calling in thunderdome because it looks like a dystopian hellscape or is that just coincidental?
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08-20-2020, 07:28 PM | #44 |
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Is anyone else slightly annoyed by the clones? There's an entire row of the same person at the bottom.
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08-20-2020, 08:00 PM | #45 |
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Wish they would put them in "seats" like the NBA does without their own background... looks kinda like shit this way
This angle looks pretty cool though |
08-20-2020, 08:02 PM | #46 |
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08-20-2020, 08:07 PM | #47 |
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Yeah based on some of the photos and videos floating around, ThunderDome is going to be very hit-or-miss.
Some of the stuff shown with the crowd looks great like that first Ryan Satin photo but other stuff makes it look like it was lazily put together. |
08-20-2020, 08:11 PM | #48 |
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Sounds like there's fake crowd noise pumped in... can't tell in this video if you can hear the actual "crowd" making any noise
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08-20-2020, 08:24 PM | #49 |
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sounds like i hear nothing but static and someone whistling. not sure how the fuck the soundguy is going to mix that many sources to come across well on tv, although i can't really even tell how many individual people are "there" due to the duplications
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08-20-2020, 08:28 PM | #50 |
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IDK what I think. I applaud them trying something new but I'm sort of worried the fans will be visually distracting...will need to see some of SD to decide....
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08-20-2020, 08:28 PM | #51 |
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How long before someone changes their image to Chris Benoit?
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08-20-2020, 08:29 PM | #52 |
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I think this man is holding a duck
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08-20-2020, 08:31 PM | #53 |
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According to Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin, WWE will be issuing fines to fans who violate their rules for their new ThunderDome.
Not sure how that would even be enforceable since that's only really possible for people who actually work in the company.
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08-20-2020, 08:56 PM | #54 |
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Satin: "As far as sound was concerned, it seemed like the crowd noises were still piped in audio and not genuine noise from the audience, but this was still just a test."
The main point of having a crowd is the noise, not seeing their dumb faces on screen imo... Last edited by Triple A; 08-20-2020 at 10:18 PM. |
08-20-2020, 09:19 PM | #55 |
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I had gotten the invite to be part of this test, however, I didn't check my email yesterday so there went that chance. Honestly, I think this is worse than no fans.
Problem I see is that the focal point of the product is what is going on in the ring. Normally, the crowd is distant in the background and only those in the first few rows really have anything to do with the product (i.e. outside of the ring action). Since the background is proportionally larger now, the crowd will no longer be as distant. Therefore, the focal point will change. It will be easy to be distracted by looking at the "fans" to see what ridiculousness is out there and not watching the product. They should just keep it the way it is. Limited staff at ringside to keep the idea of a crowd there until a normal audience is allowed. This is going to be a total stink bomb of an idea. |
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08-20-2020, 10:01 PM | #57 |
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I'll have to "see it in action" tomorrow but my first impression is that this looks terrible.
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08-20-2020, 11:06 PM | #58 |
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They should have just cgi'ed wwe 2k20 fans in like fox was doing with baseball games
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08-21-2020, 12:41 AM | #59 |
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fining fans for violating the rules of thunderdome?
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08-21-2020, 07:08 AM | #60 |
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Could be good or bad, but surely it's better than wrestling in an empty hall.
As for that guy who looks like he's holding a duck, that's most likely what this will be. A bunch of nerds and virgins trying to do anything to get themselves noticed. |
08-21-2020, 07:08 AM | #61 |
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Although, in fairness that guy is probably just holding a dog or cat.
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08-21-2020, 02:34 PM | #62 |
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Looks cool w/o fans
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08-21-2020, 04:30 PM | #63 |
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Probably a combination of the set they had designed but didn't get using for mania and a shitload of screens. Be disappointing if no flashing occurs on the screens.
Apparently they're gonna have drones flying around as well, 0_o |
08-21-2020, 07:11 PM | #64 |
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I'd turn it on to check it out but just remembered by TV box is still dead
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According to a report from Inside The Ropes, WWE is currently working on plans to potentially hold tapings at different venues once their ThunderDome deal with the Amway Center expires.
May or may not include outdoor venues since that has also been something they've looked into for plans for some time. Quote:
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09-26-2020, 09:54 PM | #66 |
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Itd be funny they end up back at the PC
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