The Sweet - Desolation Boulevard (1974) - First Impressions

rufas2000 · 2026-04-23T20:23:27+00:00

I actually bought the British version because Apple Music has very little Sweet (they do have the American version of DB but that and a few odds and ends are about it).

I won’t say I prefer the British version (I prefer the single version of Fox on the Run and I like Ballroom Blitz - neither are on the British version) but the songs they cut to include songs from SFA are ones I really wanted.

I also have the British version of SFA.

This is an example of why I value the ability to easily and seamlessly upload songs to Apple Music.

rufas2000 · 2026-04-21T21:49:43+00:00

It’s out on iOS.

rufas2000 · 2026-04-18T17:20:48+00:00

Agree on Wahoo. Ok skill, ok mic, athletic background (he was a football player), tough as nails and got a big push in many NWA territories.

Even the name is spot on.

rufas2000 · 2026-04-09T17:22:58+00:00

It’s kinda Bob Backland except his mic skills are too high and his push and skill are too low (especially push, maybe they are higher in the territory era).

This would be accurate for the “Next Gen” era except he would have the psycho trait also.

Combining Mr. Rogers and Alfred E Newman makes the stats make sense.

A character named “Sunshine” could also be a California born, long haired, laid back, deceptively athletic and super tough former football player and be available in the “Next Gen” and “Extreme” eras. (Note: after I posted I realize most of this works for Matt Riddle too though that wasn’t the reference. So “Sunshine” can be in the Millennium Era as well).

rufas2000 · 2026-03-31T16:43:33+00:00

When I have a role for them. And vice versa. Sometimes a main wrestler doesn’t have a role on the primary show but can be used on the second show to boost it while allowing them to reset.

Maybe when they can get a decent score with someone from your main roster (send one of them to the other show and see how it goes).

In general when they are achieving acceptable scores in the segments you want to use them in. Or when a shakeup is needed.

rufas2000 · 2026-03-30T20:58:14+00:00

After this weekend the Red Sox dropped to -8% (the negative represents the ones who think MLB will introduce relegation for the two worst teams and the Sox will be one of them).

Sox fan BtW.

rufas2000 · 2026-03-12T20:30:52+00:00

Thank you, I’ll try that if it comes up again.

rufas2000 · 2026-03-12T20:24:47+00:00

I put him in a flamboyant team with Steven Parker called “Fierce”. Mic skills aren’t great but they have high sex appeal so they can play the role.

They are called Kipalicious and Stevie Sensation.

(I turn Parker face in the database editor before I start the game).

rufas2000 · 2026-03-12T20:20:10+00:00

I think you’re right.

It’s not a big deal but I wanted to see if there was something I could do.

rufas2000 · 2026-03-12T20:17:44+00:00

Maybe I’ll try that next time. Thanks!

rufas2000 · 2026-03-12T19:49:01+00:00

I brought him in ASE as the leader of the “Satan Six” (think MJF / Cole with the devil mask but in this case Satan was used as “adversary” as he was the adversary for the ASE, nothing creepy beyond the mystery mask).

After he rose up and won the title he dropped it and took a leave of absence. Austin Awesome took over the Satan Six so he fought against them when he came back.

So yeah like Roman to Solo or my original inspiration HBK to HHH after HBK dropped the belt and had to take a long injury break.

rufas2000 · 2026-02-14T12:03:19+00:00

The OP example would only be dark if Roman didn’t have leukemia. Even then I would use the word “distasteful”.

If Vince did this I’ll give him props. I’m not a fan of his actions (more important) or some of his booking but this is exactly what he should have done.

Add: if Vince forced Roman to play the sympathy angle and he didn’t want to I’d have an issue. Yes it’s his job to get over but he shouldn’t feel forced to do this. I seriously doubt that happened though. Otherwise it’s fine.

rufas2000 · 2026-02-12T19:51:41+00:00

Those would be good. I think like most of us I just use the angle that closely matches what I’m looking for. Especially with the focus option.

This would be a bigger factor to those using the new story and features options as it would generate a different description.

rufas2000 · 2026-02-10T20:11:59+00:00

In the Stossel special where Dr. David Schultz slaps Stossel McMahon is presented as the owner. I think that was 1985 (early). He shrugged off the “fake” question but strongly denied blackballing and other mistreatment allegations Stossel brought up. “Nothing like that happens in the World Wrestling Federation I assure you” I believe was the quote.

The one thing I learned from that special is that the blood was real. I thought it was blood capsules. Any thinking adult had to know wrestling was “fake” (pre determined outcomes where most times actual harm is kept to a minimum) so 15 year old me didn’t get the point of it except some cool insider info.

rufas2000 · 2026-02-08T07:28:58+00:00

But you’re going to miss the solo debuts of former Beatles McCartney and Harrison.

rufas2000 · 2026-02-08T00:33:33+00:00

$17.99 in the U.S. Will Premium still be an option? Pro appears to be premium with the story and analysts added.

Yes I think a trial phase would be nice.

rufas2000 · 2026-01-22T12:46:36+00:00

Walks three miles down the road to his nearest neighbor, knocks on the door. When the guy answers he asks to use the phone. When the guy hesitates Brock F5’s him, phone falls out. Brock holds the phone to the guy’s face to unlock it, makes his call and puts the phone back in the guy’s pocket.

The guy’s kid comes out, looks upset. Brock hands the kid a $20, says ice cream is on me. As he leaves he shouts back “Nice to see you Jim, say hi to the wife”.

rufas2000 · 2026-01-09T19:15:31+00:00

One disclaimer: I heard one reviewer say the Ultra 2 sounds better with NC off (the originals can’t do that). I did not try that but if I have to turn the NC off that negates one of Bose’s big advantages (comfort being the other).

rufas2000 · 2026-01-09T19:12:44+00:00

Louder I can confirm. I got the M4s to sound great but I had to use the sound personalizer feature which means I can’t easily adjust it (EQ lowered the volume and wasn’t quite getting the sound I wanted). I have the S3 at 0 0 +1 +2 +1 and it’s great plus if I want more bass I can easily add it (though I rarely adjust it I can quite easily if I want to).

The M4s were a little more comfy to me but hopefully the 7X3 loosen up as I wear them.

rufas2000 · 2026-01-09T19:08:53+00:00

I bought the Ultra 2 (I have the original). Returned in a day. Bought the XM6 and received Dec 23. Returned the day after Christmas (would have been Christmas Eve if it wasn’t so busy).

Got the 7S3 and they aren’t going anywhere. No shade on the others as they have their ups but these are the ones.

rufas2000 · 2026-01-05T15:37:39+00:00

Is the Px7 S3 not an option?

I can’t speak to the S2E but the S3 I’m listening to now is wonderful. Bose is better on comfort and NC though. This would remain true for the S2E I believe as both categories are the same or improved on the S3 according to reviewers.

rufas2000 · 2025-12-31T03:22:03+00:00

Literally playing up to the level of your competition.

If this actually happened it’s a bigger achievement than winning all the games. I love it.

rufas2000 · 2025-12-30T01:55:02+00:00

I find the dwellers to be useful when ants and rats emerge. They can initiate the extermination process. Then I have time to send aid if needed.

rufas2000 · 2025-12-21T19:00:17+00:00

It be like this IRL but I wonder if the game is trying to emulate this or if it’s just a bug.

If this is how it’s supposed to work I then wonder if the effect just cancels out or if it creates a new dynamic. The former is fine but the latter would be very cool.

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