Tiger Woods 09 Wishlist

DivotMaker · 04-28-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper


	Actually, I wish they would change the presentation with the commentary guys, and bring in somebody like Peter Allis, who, when describing the play-by-play makes it very interesting to listen to, pulls you in.

There are some rumors about changes in the commentary for TW09...

http://backnineblog.wordpress.com/20...s-pga-tour-09/

JimmyPelican · 04-28-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ty5oke


	So would I.. Funny thing is I played Links 04 yesterday for the first time in a couple years. Like the article, having a putter with distances takes away the feel. With links all the shots in that game need a good tempo and feel to them. Something I feel Tiger has been lacking. Alright back to Links, haven't been able to put it down since yesterday..

My wish would be for EA to implement something similar to Links 04 putting system. It would be great if they could get the "feel" down too. Links nailed it IMO.
I'm still playing Links on the 360 and enjoying it!

wabash97 · 04-28-2008, 03:08 PM

1. Agree on the putting, although I tend to set the putts to a higher distance than it recommends to make it more challenging and give it more of a natural feel, i.e. I set the putter to 20 feet for putts 10 feet and under (10 ft. for really close putts), and 40 feet for putts over 10 feet. It's not perfect, but I like it much better.

2. I would like to create a player, give him attributes of my choosing, and go on a customizable PGA Tour season or career (I can set the number of events, number of rounds, and difficulty). I bought the game, I would like to play it, not fiddle around with challenges for a month. This kind of design, which is present in nearly every EA game (I spent 40 minutes simming NHL 08 seasons this weekend so I could play the AHL playoffs with updated rosters -- and I still don't have any control over the other playoff teams) is mind-numbingly dumb. In nearly every other realm of technology and entertainment, the options for customization have skyrocketed in recent years. EA makes me play the par 5s at Pebble Beach so I can hit the ball farther than 220 yards. That's idiotic. I understand having the player development stuff in the game, but as a choice, not a requirement. I don't have a lot of time to play games, I want to cut to the chase when I sit down.

3. I hope to god they don't reduce the sensitivity on Tour mode. Other than the organization of the game (design, I guess) I think this game is pretty fantastic. I like the difficulty. I think the physics are pretty much spot-on (I guess you can always improve ball physics, but they're good enough that I can't complain). And, I enjoy the graphics, although there's a little slowdown in the opponents' swings I've noticed.

Looking forward to 09. And happy to hear in thinly veiled ways that the developers are looking to appeal to a mixed audience, but do it without ignoring the sim crowd. It's time for someone to make a truly great PGA Tour golf season simulation.

Casper · 04-28-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DivotMaker


	There are some rumors about changes in the commentary for TW09... http://backnineblog.wordpress.com/20...s-pga-tour-09/

Thankyou very much for the info ... thats great news!!

Casper · 04-28-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyPelican


	My wish would be for EA to implement something similar to Links 04 putting system. It would be great if they could get the "feel" down too. Links nailed it IMO. I'm still playing Links on the 360 and enjoying it!

I have to agree all the way with this quote ... My favorite putting system of all-time is Links o4, and I'm also still playing Links04 too.

Thrash13 · 04-29-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DivotMaker


	Both have been in previous TW versions....

Which version? I've had every Tiger Woods since 2002 or 2003, and I've never seen The Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup. Was it before that?

DivotMaker · 04-29-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrash13


	Which version? I've had every Tiger Woods since 2002 or 2003, and I've never seen The Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup. Was it before that?

Nope. I believe one was in 04 and the other in 05....might have been only in the PC versions as I rarely ever played the console versions prior to the 360 coming out....

Casper · 05-01-2008, 06:06 PM

I wish EA and the TW developers would create a nice comfortable silky smooth roller ball controller rather then put up with these Sony or Microsoft stick shifts.

Get some True Swing Action going ... be awesome for putting too.

Something you would place on a platform or table with sucssion cups at the bottom to keep it firm ... and let her rip!!

orthostud23 · 05-02-2008, 02:07 PM

I still dont feel that the TW series takes into account lies. I have been on some extreme sidehill lies and the ball barely goes to the right/left. They also dont take into account when you are on an uphill/downhill lie the ball going on a higher/lower trajectory.

The swing stick was much more sensitive last year which was great. Where they went wrong is by making it so drastic of an outcome. It should be off target not exit stage 90 degrees to the right and OB.

That leads me into the OB. WHERE ARE THE WHITE STAKES TELLING YOU WHERE OB IS??? THIS CANT BE HARD TO PUT INTO A VIDEO GAME!!

I agree that the putting method needs to be like Links 2004 for the XBOX.

AS we all know EA is always 3-4 years behind when it comes to things like this. (IE just now having online leagues for MAdden)

evilc08 · 05-06-2008, 01:32 AM

If you really want to play at Augusta or something similar to the real tour, there is only one option for now. I would love to have these features for my PS3, but since that is not possible, I play TW07 for the PC.

The TW PC community has created most of the courses used on the tour as well as some fine fantasy courses. The 07 version(though u need to buy 06 to do it) can also support your own custom created PGA tour season. You can only do one year at a time and then have to start over, but u can add The Masters and change the other majors.

The graphics may not be as good, but its definitley a much harder game. You can also edit the golfer list to make the scores go up or down depending on the event(its a bit of work but well worth it for the majors).

If anyone wants more info let me know and i will post some links or other features. I love the ideas in the article above, but I doubt EA will ever do it. They took out this option totally for 08, but You can still make and use other created courses for now.

Who knows about 09, but for now i will stick with 07. You cant beat the realism of the tour schedule this way. Even with the FedEx cup feature now, i bet u still have to play some of the same courses and weird events with the platform created seasons. Created courses would be awesome, but they want to make add-ons for more profit. Sad thing is, that some of the online designers put them to shame. I doubt they could ever duplicate Augusta National like Ken McHale's version(i think that his name).

04-28-2008, 03:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
wabash97 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 32	Re: Tiger Woods 09 Wishlist 1. Agree on the putting, although I tend to set the putts to a higher distance than it recommends to make it more challenging and give it more of a natural feel, i.e. I set the putter to 20 feet for putts 10 feet and under (10 ft. for really close putts), and 40 feet for putts over 10 feet. It's not perfect, but I like it much better. 2. I would like to create a player, give him attributes of my choosing, and go on a customizable PGA Tour season or career (I can set the number of events, number of rounds, and difficulty). I bought the game, I would like to play it, not fiddle around with challenges for a month. This kind of design, which is present in nearly every EA game (I spent 40 minutes simming NHL 08 seasons this weekend so I could play the AHL playoffs with updated rosters -- and I still don't have any control over the other playoff teams) is mind-numbingly dumb. In nearly every other realm of technology and entertainment, the options for customization have skyrocketed in recent years. EA makes me play the par 5s at Pebble Beach so I can hit the ball farther than 220 yards. That's idiotic. I understand having the player development stuff in the game, but as a choice, not a requirement. I don't have a lot of time to play games, I want to cut to the chase when I sit down. 3. I hope to god they don't reduce the sensitivity on Tour mode. Other than the organization of the game (design, I guess) I think this game is pretty fantastic. I like the difficulty. I think the physics are pretty much spot-on (I guess you can always improve ball physics, but they're good enough that I can't complain). And, I enjoy the graphics, although there's a little slowdown in the opponents' swings I've noticed. Looking forward to 09. And happy to hear in thinly veiled ways that the developers are looking to appeal to a mixed audience, but do it without ignoring the sim crowd. It's time for someone to make a truly great PGA Tour golf season simulation.

05-01-2008, 06:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
Casper Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 70	Re: Tiger Woods 09 Wishlist I wish EA and the TW developers would create a nice comfortable silky smooth roller ball controller rather then put up with these Sony or Microsoft stick shifts. Get some True Swing Action going ... be awesome for putting too. Something you would place on a platform or table with sucssion cups at the bottom to keep it firm ... and let her rip!! Last edited by Casper; 05-01-2008 at 06:12 PM.

05-02-2008, 02:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
orthostud23 Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pittsfield, MA Posts: 266	Re: Tiger Woods 09 Wishlist I still dont feel that the TW series takes into account lies. I have been on some extreme sidehill lies and the ball barely goes to the right/left. They also dont take into account when you are on an uphill/downhill lie the ball going on a higher/lower trajectory. The swing stick was much more sensitive last year which was great. Where they went wrong is by making it so drastic of an outcome. It should be off target not exit stage 90 degrees to the right and OB. That leads me into the OB. WHERE ARE THE WHITE STAKES TELLING YOU WHERE OB IS??? THIS CANT BE HARD TO PUT INTO A VIDEO GAME!! I agree that the putting method needs to be like Links 2004 for the XBOX. AS we all know EA is always 3-4 years behind when it comes to things like this. (IE just now having online leagues for MAdden)

05-06-2008, 01:32 AM	#30 (permalink)
evilc08 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	If you really want to play at Augusta or something similar to the real tour, there is only one option for now. I would love to have these features for my PS3, but since that is not possible, I play TW07 for the PC. The TW PC community has created most of the courses used on the tour as well as some fine fantasy courses. The 07 version(though u need to buy 06 to do it) can also support your own custom created PGA tour season. You can only do one year at a time and then have to start over, but u can add The Masters and change the other majors. The graphics may not be as good, but its definitley a much harder game. You can also edit the golfer list to make the scores go up or down depending on the event(its a bit of work but well worth it for the majors). If anyone wants more info let me know and i will post some links or other features. I love the ideas in the article above, but I doubt EA will ever do it. They took out this option totally for 08, but You can still make and use other created courses for now. Who knows about 09, but for now i will stick with 07. You cant beat the realism of the tour schedule this way. Even with the FedEx cup feature now, i bet u still have to play some of the same courses and weird events with the platform created seasons. Created courses would be awesome, but they want to make add-ons for more profit. Sad thing is, that some of the online designers put them to shame. I doubt they could ever duplicate Augusta National like Ken McHale's version(i think that his name). Last edited by evilc08; 05-06-2008 at 01:36 AM. Reason: added "for the PC" to end of 1st paragraph

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