Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 Impressions (PS3, 360)

[mikemj23]

Guys I totally agree with all of the comments about the over the top celebrations, big hit animations, announcing etc. I've always hated that crap, but as others mentioned, just turn it off. I do leave the announcers on, although they continue to be pretty bad.

As far as the commentary, I just don't get it. I mean look at other sports games . . . Specifically MLB the Show, that game has so much variety from the announcers it's sick. I'm 65 games into a season and I'm still hearing new stuff. In all honesty, I just don't think that the commentary is very high on the priority list from year to year. Taking a year off before releasing the next version could really benefit something like beefing up the commentary.

[Pappy Knuckles]

I can live with some of your stats being boosted with news clubs or balls, but throwing on a wristwatch and shades should have no bearing over anything. I was hoping they'd do something about that this year. Not a huge gripe of mine, but it's definitely pretty stupid.

[baa7]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikemj23

In all honesty, I just don't think that the commentary is very high on the priority list from year to year. Taking a year off before releasing the next version could really benefit something like beefing up the commentary.

The thing is, those announcers just replaced Feherty and McCord (last year?). In other words, that's supposed to be a newly-implemented improvement to the game. Puzzling how anyone on the development team could have listened to them and thought the new announcing was better than what was in the game already.

[N51_rob]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pappy Knuckles

I can live with some of your stats being boosted with news clubs or balls, but throwing on a wristwatch and shades should have no bearing over anything. I was hoping they'd do something about that this year. Not a huge gripe of mine, but it's definitely pretty stupid.

That and why lock stuff? I mean really, I bought the game paid full price, If I want my guy to have the (insert clubs here), why the hell can't I? That is my biggest gripe. I would love to have my created golfers clubs match the ones that I play with, but in order to do that I have to a.) play the game all the way through to the point that the stuff I own is unlocked or b.) spend even more money and buy the stuff. Neither one of those options appeal to me at all. My time to play is limited by the fact that I'm an adult who dosn't get a summer break and has a job, gf, life. Oh well.

/rant

[mikemj23]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

That and why lock stuff? I mean really, I bought the game paid full price, If I want my guy to have the (insert clubs here), why the hell can't I? That is my biggest gripe. I would love to have my created golfers clubs match the ones that I play with, but in order to do that I have to a.) play the game all the way through to the point that the stuff I own is unlocked or b.) spend even more money and buy the stuff. Neither one of those options appeal to me at all. My time to play is limited by the fact that I'm an adult who dosn't get a summer break and has a job, gf, life. Oh well. /rant

Agree 100%.

[Drakar]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikemj23

Agree 100%.

I am so tired of hearing the same argument every single year. If everything was unlock they would be no point in playing career since they would be no sense of progression.

I think EA should push it further. You can only play online tournament or game with your created player on. No more costume that boost your attributes to 12. The real deal. This would make the game interesting. I am tired of playing drunk redneck simultaneous 3 hole fast play. All online tournament should be 1 try, Tour pro only. If you can stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

[mikemj23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Drakar

I am so tired of hearing the same argument every single year. If everything was unlock they would be no point in playing career since they would be no sense of progression. I think EA should push it further. You can only play online tournament or game with your created player on. No more costume that boost your attributes to 12. The real deal. This would make the game interesting. I am tired of playing drunk redneck simultaneous 3 hole fast play. All online tournament should be 1 try, Tour pro only. If you can stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

I think all we are trying to say is that some of us (not sure if this applies to you) don't have a ton of time anymore to do all of the things required to unlock all the courses etc. It wasn't a big deal for me when I was in my early 20's and played a ton on weeknights, weekends etc., but now I'm married with 2 kids and the time just isn't there anymore. I really don't agree with the statement that there wouldn't be a point to the career unless you have the unlocks. I play the career to try and win tourneys, build stats etc. , but to each his own.

As far as your other comments about Online Tourneys, I think we all agree and have been saying that for weeks now leading up to the release of the game. In fact, because of the tremendous user feedback EA has, at the last minute, built one try tourneys on Tour Pro Mode. They should be starting in the next few weeks according to EA_Mike.

[Zalf]

Quote: Originally Posted by Drakar

I am so tired of hearing the same argument every single year. If everything was unlock they would be no point in playing career since they would be no sense of progression. I think EA should push it further. You can only play online tournament or game with your created player on. No more costume that boost your attributes to 12. The real deal. This would make the game interesting. I am tired of playing drunk redneck simultaneous 3 hole fast play. All online tournament should be 1 try, Tour pro only. If you can stand the heat get out of the kitchen.

I think they should make a point based unlock/upgrade system instead of specific event/circumstance for specific equipment. Give gear points for all methods of play whether it's tournament challenge, offline play, online play/tournaments, etc.

1pt to unlock Taylor Made LCG irons(Beginner)
3pts to upgrade Taylor Made LCG irons to Intermediate
3pts to add .5 of selected skill to Taylor Made LCG irons
1pt to unlock Course "X"
etc.

That way you earn points no matter how you play the game. Use points to get the exact equipment/clothes/skill upgrades you want. Set the point distribution/costs to match the time it takes to unlock everything now.

You play the game how you want. Get the exact gear you want. Focus on what to upgrade first how you want. You still have to play the game to advance the gear but you make the choices instead of being forced to play/equip a certain way. If you want to encourage people to try the different modes then give double points the first time you play each mode. If you want to steer players towards the new features like Tournament Challenge then make them worth more gear points but give them a way to advance however they want to play.

Sometimes designers forget that options are a good thing not a bad thing.