NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

[OnlookerDelay]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheRegan

Figures, they wait till NCAA 12 is released and then tell you that they're going to release the patch, maybe I'll remember this game exists in 2 weeks.

I's rather them release it when it's ready and truly fixes all that's wrong with the game. I'm looking forward to NCAA 12, but I'm so seasonal about team sports that I won't be interested in playing it until I flip the calendar and see "September". Then my football hormones will magically kick in and I'll be all into it.

I have a strong hunch that this game is going to make some real noise after the patch has been released. It has a huge upside in its online potential...potential being the operative word here.

[PaperBoyx703]

Turned in my game offiicially yesterday at Bestbuy for about $18.00 also turned in GT5 and got $21 for it. And two others and will be applying my gift card to NCAA 12. It took way too long for me to even be interested in this game anymore. I'll look forward to NTG2012 I dont care if this patch makes it the best ever, It will only get better in 2012...I hope.

[Aggies7]

This has just took way to much time for me. And inevitably I don't think the will make damage more realistic. Think I may be trading this in today.

I think NR2003 game engine just killed this game for me. I still play that to this date. Just hope 2012 is better.

[mwjr]

Quote: Originally Posted by OnlookerDelay

From Eutechnyx official forum: Bugs: Fix lack of Caution Flags - Fixed Fix issues with the A.I. exiting the pits and then pulling straight up the track - Fixed Fix Cautions Lights being illuminated all of the time - Fixed Improve the PS3 voice comms - Fixed Fix the instant wrecking during Online Rolling Starts - Fixed Fix the Lobby Race Start Counter freezing - Fixed Fix Spotter saying “Clear” too often - Fixed Truex Jr. & Bill Elliott being corrupt during celebrations - Fixed This may need to be held back until the DLC pack due to the size of the fix. Microsoft limits the size. Hardcore mode enabled on Xbox 360. PS3 already works - Fixed Fix Custom Setups working Online - Fixed Car rolling away during a celebration leaving the driver celebrating in mid-air - Fixed Pace car lights in single player are on all of the time - Fixed Issues with the Lucky Dog rule - Fixed Issues with the Wave Around rule - Fixed Improve FFB and wheel sensitivity options - Fixed Slow Down indicator is no longer displayed on Talladega as it's a wide open track - Fixed Spotter says “Clear” when there are cars along side the player - Fixed Green White Checkered problems - Should read “Caution - 1st Green White Checkered” - Fixed Opponent cars floating above the track - Fixed Loss of Save - Fixed Improve general stability and freezing issues - Improved Fix the Rolling Starts Online/Offline so the cars begin in the correct formation and together - Fixed Improvements: In Private games, the host will start the timer when they are ready - Added Add support for the Porsche GT2 wheel (XBox 360) - Added Allow the HUD to be completely turned off - Added Ensure only Carl Edwards performs a back flip - Fixed Add the ability to change your Online Car - Added Add proximity indicator to split screen - Added Added Manufacturer Logos and Headlight / Taillight stickers to the Paint Shop- Added Adding time to the lobby count down when people enter a lobby - Improved Added a penalty mechanic to slow down the player when cutting corners on the Road Courses - Added A.I. difficulty being too easy when qualifying - Improved Added Wheel Control sensitivity option to the XBox 360 - Added Allow the Rival Icon to be turned off, use In Game options menu - Added Change the Gas indicator so it defaults to full in the pit stop interface - Added Add support for the T500 wheel - Added The sensitivity when using the stick to move / rotate etc. is too high - Improved Disable rubber banding - Added Legends Challenge, Only show the closest tag - Improved When any players are in a race, players in the lobby should see “PLAYERS STILL RACING” where it currently reads “AWAITING OTHER DRIVERS” in the lobby - Improved Added an Auto Kick system for removing disruptive players, Driving Backward or not Moving, in an online race - Added A.I. bunching on certain tracks - Improved Accelerated vinyl projection rendering, slightly faster on Xbox 360, almost twice as fast on PS3 - Improved Upped custom decal layer count from 50 to 75 - Improved Non-Supported wheels now have better general compatibility, Thustmaster (All) & Logitech (MoMo & GT Force) - Added Reconfigure the damage to improve the look and add more debris on impact - Improved Allow a greater selection of race distances in the lobby / private lobby. - Added A.I. pitting problems causing them to collide into each other - Improved Hitting the wall often turns the car ending up with the player facing the wrong way - Improved It’s difficult to start moving again if you’re on the grass or if you’re turned - Improved Online Collisions - Improved More smoke in Celebration burnouts - Improved Online lag affecting the ability to run closer to other cars trough corners without spinning - Improved Added a splash and go animation when just fuel is added during a stop - Added Draft effect both on the car and visual to be tweaked - Improved Free up the A.I. cars so that when they are hit by a player they will get loose - Fixed A.I. being overly aggressive when bump drafting the player - Improved A.I. slamming their brakes on for no reason - Improved

TCrouch mentioned the pit stop problem a few pages back, but I don't see anything on this list that suggests that they've fixed it. Or am I missing it?

[TCrouch]

I'm betting (hoping?) that it's in with:

"Fix issues with the A.I. exiting the pits and then pulling straight up the track - Fixed"

What I saw were cars trying to go to the nearest exit and then yanking it straight up the track. I'm assuming it's the same AI routine. It would be tough to fix whatever's forcing them to go up the track and NOT fix them going out backwards, but nothing would surprise me at this point.

[mwjr]

Quote: Originally Posted by TCrouch

I'm betting (hoping?) that it's in with: "Fix issues with the A.I. exiting the pits and then pulling straight up the track - Fixed" What I saw were cars trying to go to the nearest exit and then yanking it straight up the track. I'm assuming it's the same AI routine. It would be tough to fix whatever's forcing them to go up the track and NOT fix them going out backwards, but nothing would surprise me at this point.

Thanks. For some reason I thought your problem was something different.

[bigdoc85]

I may go the ebay route on this but I just got Dirt 3 and would like to get F1 2011 so I'm contemplating putting this on the block as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by l_XaVo7o3_l

Turned in my game offiicially yesterday at Bestbuy for about $18.00 also turned in GT5 and got $21 for it. And two others and will be applying my gift card to NCAA 12. It took way too long for me to even be interested in this game anymore. I'll look forward to NTG2012 I dont care if this patch makes it the best ever, It will only get better in 2012...I hope.

[timay]

Oh, right, this game still exists.

Forgot about it, to busy playing NCAA football 12.