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[Buck]

Fascinating Read.....
PG2 is a complete overhaul of everything. Sure we could give you the same game with some new lipstick and a couple of new features and make you buy it again but what does that achieve. We learnt a lot creating PG1 including mistakes along the way that we intend to learn from.
We are still at it, if you want to know we added the new tracer last week and are adding the new Camera Controller this and next week.

Thanks for the update…
I'm curious but where does that sort of put us in the grand scheme of things?

Are those some of the first things needing to be done or are we midway through development before some kind of beta release perhaps?

[Richard]

LOL. A short sound bite from a developer brings pleas for more. No surprise. Damned either way. Actually, I’m on the fence. I’d like information, but what’s reasonable. That’s very subjective IMO.

[Buck]

I don't think a follow-up question is an offense to humanity Richard…

Sorry if it bothers you.
Andrew may not respond but there's no harm in asking.

[IanK]

Fascinating Read.....
PG2 is a complete overhaul of everything.  Sure we could give you the same game with some new lipstick and a couple of new features and make you buy it again but what does that achieve.  We learnt a lot creating PG1 including mistakes along the way that we intend to learn from.
We are still at it, if you want to know we added the new tracer last week and are adding the new Camera Controller this and next week.

A detect a note of sarcasm!

[Richard]

I don't think a follow-up question is an offense to humanity Richard…

Never said was. Your words, not mine.


Sorry if it bothers you.

It doesn’t. Just comical.


Andrew may not respond but there's no harm in asking.

Agreed.

[KenR]

So, PG2 is still in the works... nice to have the update. 

 

Thanks AJ

[Sliceapottomus]

Fascinating Read.....

PG2 is a complete overhaul of everything.  Sure we could give you the same game with some new lipstick and a couple of new features and make you buy it again but what does that achieve.  We learnt a lot creating PG1 including mistakes along the way that we intend to learn from.

We are still at it, if you want to know we added the new tracer last week and are adding the new Camera Controller this and next week.  

Ty very much for the Very un-sarcastic update.... Good to hear that Improvements are being made. Also great to hear some mistakes will be corrected. You could have my money today If you were to set up a pre purchase.  I need a good golf game to play and I am glad this project is continuing at whatever pace....

[mebby]

Ty very much for the Very un-sarcastic update.... Good to hear that Improvements are being made. Also great to hear some mistakes will be corrected. You could have my money today If you were to set up a pre purchase.  I need a good golf game to play and I am glad this project is continuing at whatever pace....

I'd also support a pre-purchase!

[DivotMaker]

Fascinating Read.....

PG2 is a complete overhaul of everything.  Sure we could give you the same game with some new lipstick and a couple of new features and make you buy it again but what does that achieve.  We learnt a lot creating PG1 including mistakes along the way that we intend to learn from.

We are still at it, if you want to know we added the new tracer last week and are adding the new Camera Controller this and next week.  

Best news I have heard yet.

Thanks for the tidbits Andrew.

[zmax - sim]

Glad PP is nothing like HB.

[ArcadeHack]

Glad PP is nothing like HB.

How so? The HB devs at least make an attempt to post in the forums more so than here. Sure the replies seem nothing more than blowing smoke up ones arse regulary over their but..... they sure are more vocal than here.

[zmax - sim]

You’d rather have them blow smoke up your behind each week, put lipstick on the game with a couple of new features and sell it to you as new game for $40?

[ArcadeHack]

Did I say any of that? Maybe read my post again? It’s all about interaction and nothing more. Ohh, the devs at HB even mentioned a 3 year cycle for the current game. We already have some info as to what’s ahead. How about PG? I mean you may see something next year right?

I hope PG2 comes to fruition and it’s all that everyone wanted. When it gets here is another story.

[Harald]

If PP works hard and permanent on the new Game i personally need in the moment no Communication in the PP Forums with the Devs

[Buck]

@arcadehack:

I'm honestly asking here…

What about the current game (TGC2), with all its mistakes omissions and things that are flat out wrong and incorrect for a golf game, gives you any hope that yet another "new version" is now going to solve things?

I don't follow the forums over there very closely but I'm curious…

Have the developers come out and admitted there are huge problems and the whole direction of things need to change?

Or has there been an admission that they got a lot of the aspects of physics, gameplay modes and multiplayer wrong and there is a new direction coming?

Is there a new development team that's going to spearhead an effort that looks at things differently?

It seems like every time I see a developer commentary there it is corporate style babble that does little more than frustrate people. I personally have no desire for that type of communication. It feels like you're talking to a robot that is programmed to tell you only things approved by the PR department.

[zmax - sim]

Spot on Buck. I’m glad PP is nothing like HB in that Andrew and company are committed to making a great game and not just a quick buck (no pun intended). If I had to guess, they 3/4 done with PG2. So, yes it’s coming soon...

[ArcadeHack]

Let’s get this straight. I’m not defending the game. I made a statement about how quiet the devs are here opposed to the HB forums. Nothing more. I even threw in a sentence about a time frame. Both games have that now right? Maybe next year for PG. and a 3 year outlook for TGC. Do these hold up? I dunno.

Buck. Go visit the forums and look for the info yourself. Obviously this concerns you so take the time to go read about it.

[Acrilix]

I actually hope that PG2 is not near to release. The longer the PG1 servers are running the better, for me, as I don't want to lose all the courses I've collected... including my own!!!

[DivotMaker]

You’d rather have them blow smoke up your behind each week, put lipstick on the game with a couple of new features and sell it to you as new game for $40?

 

Respect your opinion and friendship Vance, but I have to say I disagree with your statement above.

TGC2 is not perfect. It IS missing some very key MP online game modes and there are other things that could be improved.

I'll leave it there......

[Buck]

Let’s get this straight. I’m not defending the game. I made a statement about how quiet the devs are here opposed to the HB forums. Nothing more. I even threw in a sentence about a time frame. Both games have that now right? Maybe next year for PG. and a 3 year outlook for TGC. Do these hold up? I dunno.

Buck. Go visit the forums and look for the info yourself. Obviously this concerns you so take the time to go read about it.

 

 

I've visited plenty and it just feels like they've settled on "this is it" for TGC 2 but don't/won't/can't say that out loud.

I was more interested if you yourself think that a TGC3 would be a meaningful change to address all the things missing/not right with TGC2.

 

I don't even honestly think a TGC3 will ever happen personally.  

You?