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NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

12:47 PM - March 24, 2011 by bluengold34_OS

I received the game this morning at 9 AM. Please keep in mind, I have only raced 4 times so far and practiced at another.

I am going to answer as many questions as I can that have already been asked, then will keep posting impressions and answer as many questions as I can. I have my PS3 in my office hooked up to the same monitor as my PC, so I have to switch over, so If I don't immediately respond to something, it's because I am on the PS3.

On to the questions, from the other topic.

I wanna know how are the Graphics compared to NASCAR 09? I really can't get a good grasp from the videos. Thanks.

IMO the graphics are a bit better than NASCAR 09. NASCAR 09 was a nice looking game, but I think NTG11 does a better job here. There is a very natural, organic look to it, almost like MLB The Show has. The color palate is there, but it's not too crisp, or overdone.

The car models are nicely executed, and tracks look beautiful.

1. I think we are all wondering about the difficulty of the game and if what we saw in the videos was on some easier level. Is the game more realistic than what the videos may have lead us to believe?

2. Is there a true career mode, or is it just a season, and how does that work?

3. Do you get the sense that you are at 30+ different tracks, or does it feel like most of the tracks run about the same?

1. I set the difficulty for the AI on the highest at Tally, Daytona, and Texas. They were very competitive at Tally and Daytona, and Texas were just better than me....flat out! What I really like so far about the AI, is that they are aggressive, but not cheap. They understand that you are also on the track, and try to be cautious of their surroundings. They did bump draft with me at Tally and Daytona, and I could do the same with them...and there was no sign of them being disturbed by it.

2. Have not jumped into career mode as of yet, but will give it a run as the day progresses.

3. There was a nice difference in the feel from Atlanta, Texas, Daytona and Tally. They didn't feel that same at all, and based off early impressions, they did a nice job trying to individualize and realistically replicate each track.

Pre-race presentation-Is there a full pace lap with the driver/grid position rundown like EA did a few years back? Very tv-style touch that was very nice. Also, any featured drivers pre-race?

Wreck/caution-how long is it between the wreck, caution and going into the pace lap? Time enough to 'go thru' the wreck if it happened up in front and you're in the back of the pack, or just 'there's a wreck' and then two seconds later in the caution lap?

Keep in mind, I have not done season or career, but in "race now" option, there was no pre-race or any presentation. It literally took you to the race about 100 yards away from the start finish line.

In regards to wrecking, you get to watch the whole wreck. It doesn't take you away to a cut scene instantly. I was in one at Tally, and it seemed like it lasted 20 seconds, and I was in one at Texas, and it only lasted about 10 seconds. Then it gives you the option to pit under caution...if you choose no, it takes to a few seconds before the green flag drops again.

I am very curious about the realism of the track surface. For example, Are there bumps in on the lowside of turns 1 and 2 at Las Vegas? Do the bumps upset the car and make you create a setup that can handle those bumps?

That leads to my other question. How much does messing with the setup actually change the feel of the car? When the track rubbers up, does the car get tighter?

From what I have seen, the bumps feel like they are barely noticeable. I felt a little bit at Daytona in turns 3 going into 4(keep in mind its still Daytona 10 on my copy) but nothing that really forced me to white knuckle the wheel at all. When an AI car gets into you, you notice that a lot more than any bumps on the track surface. If you're hoping to really feel the surface bumps and have it effect the car....probably not going to be real happy.

I will say the the driving model is really well done though, and you truly feel connected to the track surface.

Ok, going to go test some more, and try to get some photos, but videos may be very difficult. I am trying to find a way to do it right now. I will be back in a few to answer some more questions and give some solid impressions.

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# 681 shock11 @ 03/28/11 02:30 PM

hey blue or senor can you answer this question?
hows the high groove at a track like Michigan, is it like nascar 09 where your time would be 1-2 seconds slower?

# 682 thekodinator @ 03/28/11 02:32 PM

Arg... The news about career is mode is kinda disappointing. Can't win back to back 2011-2012 sprint cup championships. Still on the fence about the game. The gameplay looks/sounds great, but I'm worried about replayability

# 683 bluengold34_OS @ 03/28/11 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shock11


	hey blue or senor can you answer this question? hows the high groove at a track like Michigan, is it like nascar 09 where your time would be 1-2 seconds slower?

Bro did a 40 lapper at Michigan last night, and used the high line primarily. It was my line of preference actually, and I was just as fast in Dale jr. territory as I was Tony Stewarting the Bottom.

# 684 Senor Nascar @ 03/28/11 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by zoxcv


	You morons will buy any trash they sell you. You are all probably content with f1 2010 and I'm sure you all supported EA Nascar game after game. Game companies love you guys. They sell you turds, polish them, and sell them to you again the following year. No Dnf's is akin to MLB the Show having no pitcher fatigue or lines not getting tired at all in NHL. If those games did that they would be flops. Sheep.

You are entitled to your opinion but you really shouldn't even be posting in this thread. You don't even have the game yet.

Read the thread's name Q&A (which you have none) and Impressions(By those who have the game). No where does it read: COMPLAINTS.

Once you have the game, go to the complaints thread and post all you want.

# 685 shock11 @ 03/28/11 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS


	Bro did a 40 lapper at Michigan last night, and used the high line primarily. It was my line of preference actually, and I was just as fast in Dale jr. territory as I was Tony Stewarting the Bottom.

you sure it just wan't because of the weak AI since the patch isn't out yet or did you actually try running the bottom that race and it was just slower

# 686 kretiztik @ 03/28/11 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bluengold34_OS


	Guys, Just wanted to cofirm 100% that career mode is only 1 season long, but you can play it as many times as you want though.

Thanks blue, been trying to get confirmation on this one since day one...I truly appreciate it....let's hope NTG2012 will have much more to offer

# 687 23 @ 03/28/11 02:39 PM

anymore of these personal insults and posts that has nothing to do with the Topic itself will result in permanent bans

That is the only warning that will be given

# 688 stlcaridnals1522 @ 03/28/11 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zoxcv


	You morons will buy any trash they sell you. You are all probably content with f1 2010 and I'm sure you all supported EA Nascar game after game. Game companies love you guys. They sell you turds, polish them, and sell them to you again the following year. No Dnf's is akin to MLB the Show having no pitcher fatigue or lines not getting tired at all in NHL. If those games did that they would be flops. Sheep.

you dont belong here, dnf's is really not that big of a deal, this game with no dnf's is more like a pitcher in MLB the Show having fatigue, and getting tired, to the point where he can no longer get the ball over the plate, but dont take him out. Cause in this game, there are no DNF's, but the thing is the car will be so messed up they wont be a factor into anything anyway.

EDIT: and can we just get this guy of this thread? hes just trying to stir up trouble

# 689 petty43 @ 03/28/11 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zoxcv


	Excellent argument. How long did it take you to come up with that?

Just messing with ya.give it a try,see what the patch does for the game.it may be real good at least give it a rental.

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# 690 bluengold34_OS @ 03/28/11 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shock11


	you sure it just wan't because of the weak AI since the patch isn't out yet or did you actually try running the bottom that race and it was just slower

I will go do a practice session for you, and report my results......

# 691 petty43 @ 03/28/11 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zoxcv


	Why don't I belong here? Because I'm not a cheerleader of this game? Actually it's akin to the AI leaving him out there for 9 innings and all his stats being down to 60%. I enjoy lapping totaled cars 20 times a race. No big deal though, right?

Look at real race results.they are wrecked cars evey Sunday making laps .70 plus laps down its part of it points racing...its a race within a race its part of nascar

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# 692 23 @ 03/28/11 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by zoxcv


	Why don't I belong here? Because I'm not a cheerleader of this game? Actually it's akin to the AI leaving him out there for 9 innings and all his stats being down to 60%. I enjoy lapping totaled cars 20 times a race. No big deal though, right?

Do you have the game, and do you plan on participating to the orginal topic?

If not leave now or Ill see to it that youre gone

# 693 Senor Nascar @ 03/28/11 03:07 PM

Well I am glad we are back on topic. Thank you mods.

One more impression..I wanted to see how the game handled running out of gas during a race. So what happens is, if you do not make it back to pit road by the tank goes empty (NO COASTING) it is an automatic DNF. I hope that is something that can be addressed in the future.

# 694 stlcaridnals1522 @ 03/28/11 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zoxcv


	Why don't I belong here? Because I'm not a cheerleader of this game? So anyone who disagrees with the general consensus should be booted out of a conversation? The game is piece of crap. I know it sucks to hear it. I tried to turn a blind eye too. I was waiting for the first good Nascar game since 2003. All they to do was not have any huge omissions or major flaws. They had 15 years of Nascar games as reference, 2 years to make it, and a developer that was on the 2003 game. Yet they come back with no dnf's and no multiple seasons? That is funny. The only reason these errors are present is because they know we'll buy it since it's the first game in a while. They also know we will be anxiously awaiting a fixed 2012 version. How can you not see that?

Its not that you are disagreeing with it, that would be ok (IF YOU HAD THE GAME), but you are disagreeing with it in a way that is very immature and not right for this forum. It is not constructive criticism. You dont even have the game, and from the way it sounds like it you never will, so you can never criticize the game

# 695 FSU Judge @ 03/28/11 03:09 PM

1. Any slider suggestions for a realistic shortened race?

At 10% race length, for example, you would be running only 20 laps at Daytona, which normally would not require any fuel/tire stops. Is there a way to set fuel/tire wear so that you have to pit one or more times during the shortened race. If so, what settings seem to be good?

2. What seems to be a race good % length to give you time to work your way through the field, but not require too much of a time committment/race?

# 696 bluengold34_OS @ 03/28/11 03:12 PM

Ok...did a 10 lap test MIS, and here are the results...

Laps 1-5 all low-line running

Lap1 41.81
Lap2 40.94
Lap3 40.37
Lap4 39.99
Lap5 39.62

Laps 6-10 all high-line running

Lap6 40.79
Lap7 40.27
Lap8 41.29(scraped the wall)
Lap9 40.54
Lap10 40.14

Running the low-line I avg. 40.56

Running the high-line I avg. 40.60

So it does seem like the low line is a bit faster, but not by much at all.

# 697 Senor Nascar @ 03/28/11 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FSU Judge


	1. Any slider suggestions for a realistic shortened race? At 10% race length, for example, you would be running only 20 laps at Daytona, which normally would not require any fuel/tire stops. Is there a way to set fuel/tire wear so that you have to pit one or more times during the shortened race. If so, what settings seem to be good? 2. What seems to be a race good % length to give you time to work your way through the field, but not require too much of a time committment/race?

Well there are a ton of options in regards to this. You can run standard tire wear & Fuel or X2 or X3 or X4. I still haven't found the perfect settings yet. I really think each track may require a different one depending on race length. Now in regards to race length you can choose from 1 lap to full race in RACE NOW. In career mode, it goes up by percentage with 2 or 3 % being the lowest then it goes up in 10%'s...if that makes sense.

I have been running anywhere between 20-30 percent which feels pretty good so far.

# 698 bigdoc85 @ 03/28/11 03:16 PM

For what it's worth, Amazon just raised its pre-order credit to $25.

# 699 bluengold34_OS @ 03/28/11 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by banmelol


	Anyways, I can't wait to see next week when the complaints start pouring in and all feel ripped off. You can thank Bluengold34_OS who is clearly paid to write a very favorable review. How much is the developer paying you? He did this exact same thing with F1 2010. Turned out to be the most broken game to come out in years, yet he got an early copy somehow and praised it exactly as he is doing now. This game will get a 5 or a 6 at gamespot and yet he'll make it sound like a 9. Operation Sports and bluengold34_OS are paid off. Do a little research here and you'll see. Oh and don't insult the game or you'll have your post deleted and possibly get banned. They don't want any trouble makers here the day before launch.

Bro, I didn't get an early copy of F1. I played the pc version only, and the only way to get that was through Steam on release day. I have the luxory of playing these games for 24-48 hours at most sometimes, and you don't catch everything right at first. I have no issues with people complaining about this game, as it is not perfect, I just don't understand why it can't be done in a mature manner....that's it. People are going to agree and not agree with my reviews sometimes. It's all a matter of opinion, and sometimes mine and other's will just be different.

# 700 TCrouch @ 03/28/11 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by banmelol


	Anyways, I can't wait to see next week when the complaints start pouring in and all feel ripped off. You can thank Bluengold34_OS who is clearly paid to write a very favorable review. How much is the developer paying you? He did this exact same thing with F1 2010. Turned out to be the most broken game to come out in years, yet he got an early copy somehow and praised it exactly as he is doing now. This game will get a 5 or a 6 at gamespot and yet he'll make it sound like a 9. Operation Sports and bluengold34_OS are paid off. Do a little research here and you'll see. Oh and don't insult the game or you'll have your post deleted and possibly get banned. They don't want any trouble makers here the day before launch.

I reviewed games for this site for 10 years. Nobody is being paid off. Everybody has an impression, but you coming in and being so completely immature about it is why you were banned in the first place, and why they'll go and try and ban you again.

Blue enjoys the game. That's his right. I enjoyed NASCAR 09 when I reviewed it, and everybody now acts like it's complete garbage. I wasn't paid off. Not for that, not for Forza 3, and not for any number of games I may have enjoyed that the majority doesn't. We do (or did, in my case) it because we enjoy it.

When the enjoyment ends, it's usually because of guys like you. The game may be great--it may be crap. But Blue has been pretty clear in what he believes are the strengths and weaknesses. Your counter is that something that is a pretty big issue to you is not that big to some others. The problem is the WAY you put it, and how you attack people. Calling everybody morons, and now coming back claiming that OS and BnG is on the take.

Nobody cares if people chime in with issues they have with the game. People DO care if you act like a complete asshat about it.

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