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[Crusher]

The boat has probably already sailed on this, but in case not .....

 

I like the idea of aiming only with the arrow keys.  But, most people are used to some type of pole/stick thingy, so how about the range of the pole/stick thingy is limited in the higher levels.  For instance, Beginner and Hacker could perhaps use that to aim at any distance.  Amateur level would limit the range of the pole/stick thingy to 100 yards from the ball, Pro would see a limit of say 25 yards in front of the ball and TourPro would have it limited to 1 yard (or less).

 

The discussion about extra length or benefits from the higher levels reminds me of discussions on naming of the playing levels in early access.  We have to remember that the game level does not describe the ability of the player's skills in the game, but the difficulty (or forgiveness levels) that faces the player in using their chosen control method. 

 

Exactly.   Plus.  How can computer users who have had their hand on a mouse for 25+ years feel good about touching keys to shoot aim or shoot a shot!?              Our relationship to our computer is through our mouse. We have all developed a "sense" of connection to our beloved computers through that clicking mechanism.

 

Anything else used to control programs on a computer is "toyish". 

[mebby]

Exactly. Plus. How can computer users who have had their hand on a mouse for 25+ years feel good about touching keys to shoot aim or shoot a shot!? Our relationship to our computer is through our mouse. We have all developed a "sense" of connection to our beloved computers through that clicking mechanism.

Anything else used to control programs on a computer is "toyish".

So very progressive and forward looking...

[Tigers Agent]

Exactly.   Plus.  How can computer users who have had their hand on a mouse for 25+ years feel good about touching keys to shoot aim or shoot a shot!?              Our relationship to our computer is through our mouse. We have all developed a "sense" of connection to our beloved computers through that clicking mechanism.

 

Anything else used to control programs on a computer is "toyish". 

speak for yourself. you do not speak for all. 'We" have not cheated in this game. It feels real ugly when you include "we" in your ignorant posts.  I won't forget.

[Buck]

Our relationship to our computer is through our mouse. 

 

          

 

Not me - Pointing devices change and morph and are somewhat contextual (wacom, trackpad, mouse, roller mouse, rollerball, touchscreen, etc).

The real relationship to my laptop or desktop is and has been through keyboard interactions.

A true power user loves the keyboard and finds it more efficient for a large majority of tasks.

 

   

[DennisHarris]

well i guess i will be sticking with the F3 cam as the freecam is just way to time consuming

for my pace i like to keep moving.

Dave there is a autoexec.cfg  file that you can speed up the f5 camera.

Below is what I use.  I'm not recommending mine by the way.  My forward numbers are fast.  PP has a File you can copy paste in this forum.  I ain't that smart!  LOL!   You should play with forward speed numbers to get what you like speed and control wise.  

I made the cfg file by copy paste with notepad.  

 

Autoexec.cfg 

 --cam_sensX=.5

--cam_sensY=0.2

--cam_forwardSpeed=90

--cam_sideSpeed=30

--cam_upSpeed=.1

[Dazmaniac]

Wonder if Crusher uses F2, F3 and F5 cameras when playing?

I find hitting keys are quicker than the mouse as you don't have to navigate around the screen to click on an icon, just one click of an assigned key and voila.

[Affo]

well hooked on the TP.

figuring out draws and fades is cool once you do that tight fairways

are not so bad. played a dozen or so rounds most between even and 4 under 3 over par. 

just shot my best round yet on Bandon Dunes with a -7.

i am looking at it like this Pars are the best anything better is the gravy. so im shooting for pars.

Nice one Dave. Got it nailed, aim for Pars and if pins are accessible and you're in a good spot, you gradually start aiming a bit tighter to the pins and more birdies come.

 

Once you get the timing and hitting "dings" more often, then shot shaping can be used very well. I do like using draw or fade sometimes to combat strong cross winds and nothing better than visualising a shot and then pulling it off!

[jmk59]

Nice one Dave. Got it nailed, aim for Pars and if pins are accessible and you're in a good spot, you gradually start aiming a bit tighter to the pins and more birdies come.

 

Once you get the timing and hitting "dings" more often, then shot shaping can be used very well. I do like using draw or fade sometimes to combat strong cross winds and nothing better than visualising a shot and then pulling it off!

Dave - what Affo said; keep playing Tour Pro with Pars in mind.  I just played your recorded round at Melboure.  For a novice TP you played this course very well.  I shot a very boring -2 ( eagle at #2, 1 bogie, 1 birdie, and 15 seat-of-your-pants pars); wish the recording had saved.  I'll try again tonight.

 

Affo (Frank70) - Ted Ball extended an invitation (for all) to play this course as part of the Recorded Rounds Melbourne, so I'm just going to put my 2 cents in and say "this is a must play" course.  I agree with Frank's notion that putting and short game are still too easy (too much digital information), even at TP level.  This course will challenge that notion on every hole (except maybe #2).  Matthew Rose has done a fine job replicating the complex green structures.

 

Go download a recorded Melbourne round to play against.  We can now save a recording of our round, even as we play against someone else's recorded round.  Upload you recording to the MEGA site to add to the growing database.  Thanks.

 

JMK59

[Crusher]

Wonder if Crusher uses F2, F3 and F5 cameras when playing?

I find hitting keys are quicker than the mouse as you don't have to navigate around the screen to click on an icon, just one click of an assigned key and voila.

 

F2 and F3.  F5 doesn't flick my Bic.   

[✠ davef ✠]

thanks for the complement JMK yea i have been having fun with this TP thing

don't know why i waited so long. my timing is a little out there at times but i seem to be able to hit some good recovery shots

and just plain lucky at times.lol

 i would think bogie free rounds would be something that does not come along much, think i have had 1 out of around 25.

just done a round on Bear Mountain one of my favs and hell 2 eagles, 4 birds, but also 4 bogies to be honest one of the best rounds i have played on this game. will post it tomorrow on the recorded rounds data base along with a few others.

[jeffield]

I'm really liking tour pro too. I was using pro with the overhead aiming off. But, I've found if i don't overswing too much I can have a very challenging and fun round using rts-m.

[jmk59]

jeffield,

 

Welocme to Tour Pro.  Several of us ( ~ six people now) play TP and record our rounds to be uploaded at the "Recorded Rounds Quick Login" thread.  Come join us.  Download a few rounds to play against - scores can range from +10 to -10.  Upload some of your rounds.

 

JMK59

[Crusher]

I'm really liking tour pro too. I was using pro with the overhead aiming off. But, I've found if i don't overswing too much I can have a very challenging and fun round using rts-m.

 

That's great to hear!  Having a fun round is most important.  To some of us, that means an intense one-on-one 9 or 18 hole round with all focus on winning.  Fun can be a social experience with other players.  Fun can be simply playing solo in tournaments and events just to see how well "you" do.

 

Fun is interpreted differently for several categories of players.  Some want to be able to talk to another person while they play.  This is why there are so many wonderful options in this game.

 

Keep enjoying it and spread the word. We want this game to grow into ten's of thousands of players world-wide.

[jeffield]

jeffield,

Welocme to Tour Pro. Several of us ( ~ six people now) play TP and record our rounds to be uploaded at the "Recorded Rounds Quick Login" thread. Come join us. Download a few rounds to play against - scores can range from +10 to -10. Upload some of your rounds.

JMK59

Thank you for the invite. I will take a look at this soon. Been very busy lately but i should be getting some free time soon . Sounds like a fun way to play . Although im not very good. Havent played much in a while.

[Pro8ballUK]

That's great to hear! Having a fun round is most important. To some of us, that means an intense one-on-one 9 or 18 hole round with all focus on winning. Fun can be a social experience with other players. Fun can be simply playing solo in tournaments and events just to see how well "you" do.

Fun is interpreted differently for several categories of players. Some want to be able to talk to another person while they play. This is why there are so many wonderful options in this game.

Keep enjoying it and spread the word. We want this game to grow into ten's of thousands of players world-wide.

lol 40 in the lobby yesterday:)

[Tigers Agent]

lol 40 in the lobby yesterday:)

thanks for your report!  and how many orders of large fries did you sell yesterday?

[Pro8ballUK]

Not as many as you my lad

[Tigers Agent]

Not as many as you my lad

so.. you really can't even succeed at pushing fries?  like me? lad.