But the true power lay in . By importing custom logos (via in-game design or external hacking), players could map real faces onto CAWs. This led to shockingly accurate (for PS1) recreations of nWo members, ECW originals, and even celebrities.
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role , the Create-A-Wrestler (CAW) system was a massive step up for its time, allowing players to recreate missing legends and rival stars from WCW and ECW. Must-Have Legends for Your Roster smackdown 2 caws
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role didn’t just let you create a wrestler—it let you create your wrestling world. Clunky, blocky, and memory-card hungry, yes. But also magical, limitless, and unforgettable. For a generation of fans, the CAW mode was the real main event. But the true power lay in
Unlike modern games where you morph 3D meshes, SD2 used a 2D grid system for faces. You moved a cursor to push or pull vertices. Want to make Goldberg? Flatten the nose and widen the jaw. Want to make a 1997 Sting? You had to spike the hair using the accessory system. WWF SmackDown
was left out because he was sent to developmental territory (OVW) in late 2000, but his moves and attire parts remain in the game. : Re-create him using Model A-3 with Body Figure 7 for that massive frame. Molly Holly : Use Model B-2 with to bring this classic Diva into your season mode. WCW/ECW Icons
To create a successful CAW, players had to consider several factors: