Tiger Woods 09

btmmayor · Post by **btmmayor** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:35 pm

JRod wrote:We criticize other games for stale game modes (WE's master league) but here we don't? That's what I'm questioning.

Its golf, and Tiger 09 plays a great game of golf.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:56 pm

JackDog wrote:That being said do you have the PS3 version? If so let's tee it up tomorrow night. I am digging on this game a lot.

Naw man, I've got the 360 version. Was gonna go PS3, but my bro claims he's picking it up so we were gonna play some rounds. We'll see if he comes through. If not, I'll make the switch so we can hit the track.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:09 pm

btmmayor wrote:
JRod wrote:We criticize other games for stale game modes (WE's master league) but here we don't? That's what I'm questioning.
Its golf, and Tiger 09 plays a great game of golf.

Right on!...I dislike EA as much as the next guy but this dude just takes it to a bizzare level.

Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:21 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:
JackDog wrote:That being said do you have the PS3 version? If so let's tee it up tomorrow night. I am digging on this game a lot.
Naw man, I've got the 360 version. Was gonna go PS3, but my bro claims he's picking it up so we were gonna play some rounds. We'll see if he comes through. If not, I'll make the switch so we can hit the track.

That's cool man. Hit me up when you do.

DivotMaker · Post by **DivotMaker** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:07 pm

JRod wrote:
DivotMaker wrote:
Pretty much the conclusion I have come to.....
You've been and continue to be an Tiger fanboy. You always show up to hype the game, why I never could really figure out.

Hype the game? Please show us all ANY post I have made about TW09 that is "hyping" the game. If anything, I have been very low key this version because I did not know what to expect...except for the annual name-calling and brow-beating from you. There is not a game in existence that you don't nit-pick the s*** out of. I do not believe there will ever be ANY game made that you won't pick apart because that is what you are best at. TW09 is a step in the right direction according to MANY here who have rightly criticized past Tiger games. You can continue your pathetic attempts to discredit and/or attack me personally, I wish I cared. Sadly, you are stuck on an island all by yourself and it seems that no one is willing to throw you a rope. Too bad your attitude precludes many from offering you one.....

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:11 pm

Where the f*ck is Pops Masterson!!!! I thought the game was the same?

OK, I admit I don't know if he was in 08 or if he's in 09, but I just wanted to contribute to the thread.

lexbur · Post by **lexbur** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:41 am

Add me to the list of guys really digging this game also.

I think one of the biggest differences in this year's version is it seems like this year you don't have to spend as much time building up your character's attributes before trying the season mode. It's like they're instantly up to 6 or 7 out of ten after a few short tests with the coach, which is nice. I remember that was a big complaint in this forum last year, guys just didn't want to spend the time doing all those Tiger challenges just to be able to be competitive in the PGA Tour mode.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:20 am

Sounds like the game is great on the next gen but dropped the ball on the Wii. Oh well.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:26 am

Has anyone tried doing ALL putting with the "3rd putter" (the longest one)?
It certainly makes putting harder and makes the animations more natural.
After a while, you can putt by just watching the putter go back and go more on "feel" instead of Math 101.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:44 am

JackB1 wrote:Has anyone tried doing ALL putting with the "3rd putter" (the longest one)?
It certainly makes putting harder and makes the animations more natural.
After a while, you can putt by just watching the putter go back and go more on "feel" instead of Math 101.

Hmmm. I wonder if that would work on the Wii version as well. I'm going to try that tonight and see if that makes putting more realistic . Can you configure what's in your bag and just take out the other putters or do you have to switch clubs each time?

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:55 am

Guys, rather than personal attacks let's get back on the topic at hand. Thanks.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:57 am

ScoopBrady wrote: Can you configure what's in your bag and just take out the other putters or do you have to switch clubs each time?

You don't "switch clubs". You just move the arrow straight backwards until you see the 3rd 100% pop up. I wish there was a way to "permanently"
choose this putter.

btmmayor · Post by **btmmayor** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:35 pm

Dave wrote:Where the f*ck is Pops Masterson!!!! I thought the game was the same?

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:27 pm

Can anyone please explain to me why the f*ck EA continues to make you have to use a shot clock during online play EVEN if it is an unranked private session????

They give no option to turn it off. Do they not realize that some of us actually like to take our time, relax with firends online and play at our own pace? For gods sake they don't even give me enough time to get a beer and take a piss. Inexcusable!!!!

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:31 am

Yeah, that is pretty jacked up.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:50 am

XXXIV wrote:
btmmayor wrote:
JRod wrote:We criticize other games for stale game modes (WE's master league) but here we don't? That's what I'm questioning.
Its golf, and Tiger 09 plays a great game of golf.
Right on!...I dislike EA as much as the next guy but this dude just takes it to a bizzare level.

I said game modes. GAME MODES not gameplay.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:29 am

JRod wrote:
XXXIV wrote:
btmmayor wrote: Its golf, and Tiger 09 plays a great game of golf.
Right on!...I dislike EA as much as the next guy but this dude just takes it to a bizzare level.
I said game modes. GAME MODES not gameplay.

I disagree with this statement JRod. I think EA did a great job of retooling the Tiger Challenge mode to make it feel fresh and new and I love the addition of the user challenges. They retooled how skill points are assessed as well. In stark contrast check out the Wii version of Tiger Challenge mode and you will see the same mode that's been there since last gen. I can't comment on the PGA Tour mode as I haven't tried it yet and I didn't try it last year but I know there hasn't always been the option to play the PGA Tour so if it's stale to you already maybe you need to play a little less?

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:34 am

ScoopBrady wrote:
JRod wrote:
XXXIV wrote: Right on!...I dislike EA as much as the next guy but this dude just takes it to a bizzare level.
I said game modes. GAME MODES not gameplay.
I disagree with this statement JRod. I think EA did a great job of retooling the Tiger Challenge mode to make it feel fresh and new and I love the addition of the user challenges. They retooled how skill points are assessed as well. In stark contrast check out the Wii version of Tiger Challenge mode and you will see the same mode that's been there since last gen. I can't comment on the PGA Tour mode as I haven't tried it yet and I didn't try it last year but I know there hasn't always been the option to play the PGA Tour so if it's stale to you already maybe you need to play a little less?

gotta agree with Scoop here. The new modes/Tiger Challenges are my main fun with the game and feel fresh to me. I also like the new stat increase method a lot better.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:34 am

Spooky wrote:Can anyone please explain to me why the f*ck EA continues to make you have to use a shot clock during online play EVEN if it is an unranked private session????

They give no option to turn it off. Do they not realize that some of us actually like to take our time, relax with firends online and play at our own pace? For gods sake they don't even give me enough time to get a beer and take a piss. Inexcusable!!!!

You can set the clock to 60 seconds or more I think. That should be plenty of time. I had it on 50 seconds while playing last night and don't think it was ever an issue.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:40 am

JackB1 wrote:
Spooky wrote:Can anyone please explain to me why the f*ck EA continues to make you have to use a shot clock during online play EVEN if it is an unranked private session????

They give no option to turn it off. Do they not realize that some of us actually like to take our time, relax with firends online and play at our own pace? For gods sake they don't even give me enough time to get a beer and take a piss. Inexcusable!!!!
You can set the clock to 60 seconds or more I think. That should be plenty of time. I had it on 50 seconds while playing last night and don't think it was ever an issue.

60 seconds is max and it is an issue sometimes. There are a few friends that I play with and we like to take our time, shoot the sh*t, sometimes have to get up to grab a beer, take a piss, put a kid back to bed, whatever it is, but golf is a perfect game to relax and take your time with.

It should not be 'hurry up and hit' UNLESS you are playing a ranked game or a non-private match. Then yes, I would hate to have to wait 3 minutes for a stranger to hit.

It's REALLY very simple, why not just add the option of 'off' to the timer when it is a private match!?!?!

EA and their DUMB F*CKING online idiocy.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:44 am

Can someone explain how these "Gamernet Challenges" work? Do you have to do something to do the challenge or are you automatically involved in it?
Do you just try and get inside the circle to beat it? There is no explanation of this in the tutorials.

Also, is there a way to always select the longest putter or do you have to always move the aiming target way behind the hole?

DivotMaker · Post by **DivotMaker** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:49 am

Spooky wrote: 60 seconds is max and it is an issue sometimes. There are a few friends that I play with and we like to take our time, shoot the sh*t, sometimes have to get up to grab a beer, take a piss, put a kid back to bed, whatever it is, but golf is a perfect game to relax and take your time with.

It should not be 'hurry up and hit' UNLESS you are playing a ranked game or a non-private match. Then yes, I would hate to have to wait 3 minutes for a stranger to hit.

It's REALLY very simple, why not just add the option of 'off' to the timer when it is a private match!?!?!

EA and their DUMB F*CKING online idiocy.

While I agree with the idea that private matches should be able to toggle the timer to OFF, I think and let me repeat, I "think" the reasoning for this is to keep users from sitting in the game and taking long periods to play the game, therefore increasing the server load. With the online issues that Tiger has had in the past couple of versions, I can see why they do this to an extent. However, I do think 60 seconds is not long enough for the reasons you state and 2 minutes or so seems like a good compromise. I'll see what I can do to get your comments to the Dev Team and see if something can be done about this. Good post.

DivotMaker · Post by **DivotMaker** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:56 am

JackB1 wrote:Can someone explain how these "Gamernet Challenges" work? Do you have to do something to do the challenge or are you automatically involved in it?
Do you just try and get inside the circle to beat it? There is no explanation of this in the tutorials.

Also, is there a way to always select the longest putter or do you have to always move the aiming target way behind the hole?

If you get an in-game Gamernet prompt, you are free to challenge the Gamernet clip the game is referencing. If you beat theexisting result, you get Gamernet points. Getting inside the circle is for approach shots and putts only. In driving, you only have to beat the stated yardage, but your ball must be in the fairway to beat the challenge.

The game defaults to the best possible putter range for each putt distance that comes up. Sorry.

Wilk5280 · Post by **Wilk5280** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:57 am

Regardless of "server load" or whatever... if you're in a private match with friends you should have the option to turn the timer off altogether.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:01 am

DivotMaker wrote:
JackB1 wrote:Can someone explain how these "Gamernet Challenges" work? Do you have to do something to do the challenge or are you automatically involved in it?
Do you just try and get inside the circle to beat it? There is no explanation of this in the tutorials.

Also, is there a way to always select the longest putter or do you have to always move the aiming target way behind the hole?
If you get an in-game Gamernet prompt, you are free to challenge the Gamernet clip the game is referencing. If you beat theexisting result, you get Gamernet points. Getting inside the circle is for approach shots and putts only. In driving, you only have to beat the stated yardage, but your ball must be in the fairway to beat the challenge.

The game defaults to the best possible putter range for each putt distance that comes up. Sorry.

How do you activate that though? I am Gameflying it so I can't RTFM.

Do I press a button to partake in the challenge?