NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

[Rules]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

Ok...Just raced at Daytona. I did just a simple 15 lapper, and at these settings. Opponent - Very Hard(which is the hardest) Diving aids- Legends(which is no assist at all, and the hardest available) Qualifying: Results Me - 1st 2nd - .67 behind 3rd .83 behind 4th .92 behind 5th .98 behind So obviously, I should not be that much better in qualifying then the AI on the hardest settings. Please keep in mind, the day 1 patch is going to up the difficulty. I knew already, but I can't just talk about everything guys. Since Ed already mentioned, I guess its no big deal. so......on to the race Since I qualified first, obviously I set on the pole. Lap 1.... Held the lead, competition was on my bumper, but held them off somewhat easily. Lap 2... Wash, rinse , repeat.....same as lap 1 lap 3... 3 cars make a push on the outside, and 2 overtake me. Kurt and Kyle Busch shoot off ahead, but leave Carl Edwards, who was the thrid car. Lap 4... Can't catch Kurt and Kyle, as they are gone. I finally hook up with David Martin Truex Jr. and we start amking some progress towards the Busch Bros. A push of 4 cars go underneath us, and I break free to to catch their draft. I underestimated their speed, and miss their draft all together. Lap 5... Still trying to catch the front of the pack, and drafting offf who I can to get there. KnK still lead the race. lap 6... See lap 5 lap 7... see lap 6 Lap...8 This where it gets interesting. There is a pack of about 7 cars around me now, and I am on the high-side right behind David Reutimann, as he is my drafting partner. We are making good progress on the outside, with a chance to take over 3rd, and 4th place. KnK Busch are still leading at this point... As we enter the tri-oval, someone gets pushed out of their draft and hooks me from behind, and that's when the big one hits. Caution is thrown, and come back out on lap 11 Its all down hill from there, even though I pitted, my car is such a mess, I can't stay with anyone in the pack. Finished 41st..... So while the Qual might be a bit off for the plate tracks, the competition is not for me. If the guy streaming on jerkoff tv is legit, then I guess he is just a damn good racer, cause I have no idea how you beat the AI on very hard by 2 seconds. keep in mind though, its not like the rest of the field was right there. There was probably 20-25 cars in the hunt, and being very competitive. The rest of the pack was in the back....kinda like what you see on Sunday.

Thanks, I have read enough. It is not uncommon to get the pole and find yourself in the back when it all ends. Isn't that how Daytona usually end? As a matter of fact, I can shut my eyes and see how this race unfolded for you. Sounds to me like real life and though I know the game isn't perfect especially for a first year effort, I have a feeling this game will only get better once they get the kinks worked out. I appreciate the time you put in for us and the honesty which I have and always will respect. Once my Amazon $25 back for TW 12 and $10 for Shift 2 unleased post to my account, this is where I will put the money. Should have the PS3 version by next weekend at the latest.

[redsox111820]

What kind of music is in the game Blue?

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by stlcaridnals1522

i appreciate all of it blue. Makin me feel better about the game

No problem brother...

Quote: Originally Posted by thekodinator

wow this is freaking exciting to read

LOL...you should have been racing it.

Quote: Originally Posted by mashookaloo123

I think this is going to be a damn good game. Justin TV is obviously trying to trash the game pre-release. There are some issues with NTG11, dont get me wrong, but so far i am pleased. Excited for march 29th!

Thats exactly right, there are some issues. I have tried to point those issues out, but also point out a lot of the positives. NTG11 does an awful lot of things very well, and some things not so well. Once the patch hits Tuesday....then we all have the chance to see the game as a colletive whole.

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rules

Thanks, I have read enough. It is not uncommon to get the pole and find yourself in the back when it all ends. Isn't that how Daytona usually end? As a matter of fact, I can shut my eyes and see how this race unfolded for you. Sounds to me like real life and though I know the game isn't perfect especially for a first year effort, I have a feeling this game will only get better once they get the kinks worked out. I appreciate the time you put in for us and the honesty which I have and always will respect. Once my Amazon $25 back for TW 12 and $10 for Shift 2 unleased post to my account, this is where I will put the money. Should have the PS3 version by next weekend at the latest.

Thank's Rules...I really appreciate the kind words bro. Hit me when the eagle has landed brother!

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox111820

What kind of music is in the game Blue?

Damn good question.......and I couldn't tell you to save my life. I have no idea if it's even a real soundtrack. I can't honestly recall any real music playing, it ll just sounded like "score" music. Next time I jump back on the PS3, I will make it a point to listen and look for ya.

[JeffAlbertson]

Hey everyone, new here. In fact, just set up a username not 2 minutes ago. I signed up to first off thank Blue for the work he's done in getting his impressions and information out to us, and secondly, to participate in what I think has been an insightful and pretty darn fun community discussion to follow the past couple of days. I'm set to get this game after what I have seen and read from Blue and all the other contributors here, I do have one question though:

Blue, Have you seen any indication of teamwork in the races you've played, where drivers under the same banner hook up, that kind of thing, or is it more of a, find what works for you and follow it to the start/finish with the AI?

[mashookaloo123]

thanks for the feedback man it means alot. whats your psn? maybe one day i can race u online lol im repping the #11 car.

[redsox111820]

Quote: Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS

Thank's Rules...I really appreciate the kind words bro. Hit me when the eagle has landed brother! Damn good question.......and I couldn't tell you to save my life. I have no idea if it's even a real soundtrack. I can't honestly recall any real music playing, it ll just sounded like "score" music. Next time I jump back on the PS3, I will make it a point to listen and look for ya.

Thanks Blue. I HOPE it is NOTHING!!! like gt5's elevator music

[bluengold34_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by JeffAlbertson

Hey everyone, new here. In fact, just set up a username not 2 minutes ago. I signed up to first off thank Blue for the work he's done in getting his impressions and information out to us, and secondly, to participate in what I think has been an insightful and pretty darn fun community discussion to follow the past couple of days. I'm set to get this game after what I have seen and read from Blue and all the other contributors here, I do have one question though: Blue, Have you seen any indication of teamwork in the races you've played, where drivers under the same banner hook up, that kind of thing, or is it more of a, find what works for you and follow it to the start/finish with the AI?

First of all Jeff, welcome to the site bro. It can be intimidating at first, but there is a great core of guys here, and its only getting bigger.

Secondly...

I have seen no indication at all of true teamwork between actual teammates. I have seen guys hook up with each other, and the AI has no issue dropping right behind you and being your draft partner.

In a couple of races, Dale Jr. was my rival, and in another Mark Martin was.....but I drive as Jeff Gordon, so I don't think there is any digital correlation at all, in regards to real-world teammates.