The Golf Club Closed Beta Impressions (Q&A Inside)

[bluengold34_OS]

New beta build has been released today. Will record new video and have it out in the morning.

[Lieutenant Dan]

Sweet! Looking forward to hearing what they improved.

[OnlookerDelay]

I've now played three rounds with the new build and it's a significant step forward. First of all, they've gotten rid of a lot of the input lag, which helps a lot on putts and chips. Secondly, the frame rates have improved noticeably. Where I was getting 28 to 30 fps, I'm now getting 32 to 35.

They've got the impact of sidehill lies in play now. I had a shot pull left on a ball that was a foot above my feet, after being hit with a slight fade swing.

The animations are slightly improved which helps with the swing control slightly. They've still got a ways to go with this. The golfer's still don't know how to balance themselves when standing on a side slope. It really looks awkward to see them defying gravity and leaning backwards. I think they're on this though as their animation work is continuing.

Oh, and we now have the ability to search for "ghost rounds" to play along with, without knowing the final score of the opponent. I'm about to try to search now for such a round to play with. Overall though, I'm pleased with the progress they're making and it's clear HBS is listening to the beta testers and the folks posting in their forum!

[Matt10]

Can you turn off the ball trail? Just curious.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt10

Can you turn off the ball trail? Just curious.

You may be able to in the future, but right now the settings we have access to are very limited.

[bluengold34_OS]

Here is the video I promised of the new build of the Golf Club beta -

[Matt10]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

You may be able to in the future, but right now the settings we have access to are very limited.

Thanks, man. I will say the sounds from this game are absolutely incredible. Really sounds like a purely compressed strike on the irons. The ball trail, for me, is not a game-breaker (i'm not that snobbish), however I just would rather prefer it not be there - that's how it is IRL. In addition, ball trails (whether in MVP baseball, TW or even Adidas Superstar Soccer!) are just unrealistic and I lose that immersion.

With that said, when this gets to the PC - I know someone will be able to come up with some kind of mod to remove it if that is the final build.

[DirtyJerz32]

Looking good Bob. The guys voice doesn't bother me really, I will be turning it down though. I'd rather hear the sounds of the course.