i'm in the bronze tournaments and getting my ass kicked. any recommendations? is it required to get good at spins when you are at this point? if not, when should i be focussing on them? i'm using an intermediate golfer with a straight shot so i've been basically avoiding the spin side of the game.

Don't shoot for the pin, shoot for a spot in front of the pin. A good guide that I use for putting, which perhaps other people use, is that for every inch up, add a foot to your power. Once you are consistently hitting the 10 foot putts, most of the tournaments up until the last 2 are really easy.

Okay since Tactics Ogre lost I have room to buy two Vita Games lol. I decided on Lumines right now and the other one is a toss up between Hot Shots Golf and Unit 13. There are no demos for Hot Shots Golf at the moment but what makes it so addicting? I like level progression and I guess skill involved and less RNG :)

[QUOTE=see5harp;35786575]I really don't get the fascination with you tube support. The video is much smaller if you just save the presence data that your Vita is already saving. You can also adjust the cameras on the fly.[/QUOTE]
People like to share cool stuff they've pulled off. If they can't add YT support, it would be nice if they had an online service that could use the replay data.

[QUOTE=Number45;35789158]People like to share cool stuff they've pulled off. If they can't add YT support, it would be nice if they had an online service that could use the replay data.[/QUOTE]

I mean in place of a decent in game solution.

I assume people want it for sharing outside of the game.

So, I decided to take out the final character to Maple Leaf to get his loyalty to level one.

[URL="https://twitter.com/#!/HiddenAway1/status/177176408966184960/photo/1"]Final Scorecard[/URL]

I ended up with 5 eagles in the front 9, including a HIO and a final score of -21 :P

...and I was so disappointed that I had 3 pars XD

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35790231]So, I decided to take out the final character to Maple Leaf to get his loyalty to level one.

[URL="https://twitter.com/#!/HiddenAway1/status/177176408966184960/photo/1"]Final Scorecard[/URL]

I ended up with 5 eagles in the front 9, including a HIO and a final score of -21 :P

...and I was so disappointed that I had 3 pars XD[/QUOTE]

Those two pars ruined your front 9 :p

Man, fuck the 10 second shot clock on 6-1. :(

I wish they'd stop using the Kagurayama Country Club Out as one of the daily tourneys. It has that stupid hole (I think it's 7) that has you trying to hit the ball up to a green that's like 30 yards above the ground, and no matter how hard I smack the ball, I always end up with it falling down the slope of the green, and it's impossible to recover.

[QUOTE=DMeisterJ;35819565]I wish they'd stop using the Kagurayama Country Club Out as one of the daily tourneys. It has that stupid hole (I think it's 7) that has you trying to hit the ball up to a green that's like 30 yards above the ground, and no matter how hard I smack the ball, I always end up with it falling down the slope of the green, and it's impossible to recover.[/QUOTE]
Is that the one that has the heavy cleave at the front left of the green with a tree in it, and the pin often close to that corner? Same here, I've abandoned so many rounds because of that hole (I wish they had an option to restart the round in SP).

EDIT: Also managed to crown 6-1, now the rough +1 on 6-3 is caning me. :'(

[QUOTE=DMeisterJ;35819565]I wish they'd stop using the Kagurayama Country Club Out as one of the daily tourneys. It has that stupid hole (I think it's 7) that has you trying to hit the ball up to a green that's like 30 yards above the ground, and no matter how hard I smack the ball, I always end up with it falling down the slope of the green, and it's impossible to recover.[/QUOTE]

I don't have trouble with that one.

Are you trying to hit the green in one and coming up short?

The times I've landed in the rough about 30 yards from the pin(and about 5 yards downhill), I always do about 45 yards of power and I get up there no problem, sometimes within 3 feet of the cup.

I aim for the fairway to the right of the tree with topspin. There's a small ledge 1/2 way up. If I can make it on that, my approach shot needs hardly any extra power to compensate for the height difference. If I fall back down to the bottom of the hill, I do an extra 10 yards of power and rarely run into any issues.

Edit: 20th, 7th and 3rd in today's Dailies. I needed a couple good rounds. Hopefully the top 10's will stick.

Darn it, my 3rd and 7th became 10th and 17th. Only one extra point for me.

Just maxed the loyalty of all the characters. Now I need to do the special shots and get that Albatross. I had trouble with the homing one last night I hit multiple pins with backspin but nothing happened. Can you not do homing from inside 15 yards?

Somehow beat the last two silver tournaments in one day and then crushed max (worst character model in the game). Feeling pretttty good.

How long will the feeling last? Maybe I'll wait a day before starting Gold.

It might be because the backspin hasn't had a chance to take effect. Any time I make a homing or spiral shot, they're usually flukes and from a fair distance. Rising Shots are much easier for me to execute :).

Just 2 stars and 3 crowns away from completing Challenge mode now (all vs battles)

[QUOTE=AkuMifune;35842314]How long will the feeling last? Maybe I'll wait a day before starting Gold.[/QUOTE]
6-1 isn't hard, but the shot clock is brutal.

[QUOTE=btkadams;35786857]i'm in the bronze tournaments and getting my ass kicked. any recommendations? is it required to get good at spins when you are at this point? if not, when should i be focussing on them? i'm using an intermediate golfer with a straight shot so i've been basically avoiding the spin side of the game.[/QUOTE]

Focus on ball placement. Is there a dog leg left? Then aim for the right side of the fairway. Also aim your drives base on pin placement. If the pin is back right and there's a bunker on the front right, then you don't want your drive on the right side of the fairway. If you don't want to worry about the super spins, you should at least do the basic backspin on your approach shots.

My own breakthrough came when I stopped pushing for birdies and just started shooting for par.

Take it easy and the birdies will come, but if you push it you'll put yourself in some crappy situations.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35841751]Darn it, my 3rd and 7th became 10th and 17th. Only one extra point for me.

Just maxed the loyalty of all the characters. Now I need to do the special shots and get that Albatross. I had trouble with the homing one last night I hit multiple pins with backspin but nothing happened. Can you not do homing from inside 15 yards?[/QUOTE]

Correct. I did my homing shot from about 60 yards. Rising + spiral can be from any distance.

Ranking has been slipping (38th) because I was grinding out loyalty for each character. Now that is done, focusing on trying to get some top 10s.

Only have the Sold Out trophy left!! That's exciting.

I think I may just wait for it to happen naturally. I do backspin on most of my approach shots anyway.

Moved back up to 7th in the Dailies. 6th and 5th are within my grasp. The rest are way ahead of me. I'd need them to miss a day to have any chance of catching up.

I hope they do a tournament with prizes of some kind with the dailies at some point. That would be cool

My result for today's 18 hole daily:

[QUOTE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/t4HdD.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Hit a -20 for 12th place?! With a whole lot of the day to go. Guess it's because of the mega cup but still...

Also - that par killed me :p

There's really nothing better than getting a long chip-in on a super backspin naturally (not hitting pin, just backspin right into the hole). I love spin even though when you compare it to some of the things you have to sacrifice to get it it's kind of tough to go for. Especially sidespin.

Does every character suck at chipping? I swear any other hot shots game I've played I haven't this much problem with the approach shots.

[QUOTE=hort22;35845795]Does every character suck at chipping? I swear any other hot shots game I've played I haven't this much problem with the approach shots.[/QUOTE]

I'm hitting them with the same consistency.

Nice rank Dipward, too bad 12th is about the worst position you can possible finish.

[QUOTE=AstroLad;35845586]There's really nothing better than getting a long chip-in on a super backspin naturally (not hitting pin, just backspin right into the hole). I love spin even though when you compare it to some of the things you have to sacrifice to get it it's kind of tough to go for. Especially sidespin.[/QUOTE]

I prefer topspin for the down hill approach shots. Way more fun to hit it short and roll it within 3 feet. Often with backspin I find a land near the cup, then backspin further away from it.

Honestly wish they would change the dailies tournaments to weekly or maybe just start a new weekly tournaments along with the dailies. Kinda hard sometimes to do them everyday and when you don't you are just putting yourself further behind.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35846434]I'm hitting them with the same consistency.

Nice rank Dipward, too bad 12th is about the worst position you can possible finish.



I prefer topspin for the down hill approach shots. Way more fun to hit it short and roll it within 3 feet. Often with backspin I find a land near the cup, then backspin further away from it.[/QUOTE]

yep it's harder, which is why it's more satisfying :D

This game is so frustrating, fun, and addictive all at the same time. I'm having problems with the silver tier but everything before that wasn't bad.

Then yesterday I was in the top 100 by the last hole and hit 5 over on that 1 hole to destroy my score. I gotta be more conservative sometimes. I always choke.

What exactly makes a round "official"? I want to go for some of the trophies, but don't know if I should be playing challenge mode only.

[QUOTE=see5harp;35787027]Don't shoot for the pin, shoot for a spot in front of the pin. A good guide that I use for putting, which perhaps other people use, is that for every inch up, add a foot to your power. Once you are consistently hitting the 10 foot putts, most of the tournaments up until the last 2 are really easy.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=levious;35842421]Focus on ball placement. Is there a dog leg left? Then aim for the right side of the fairway. Also aim your drives base on pin placement. If the pin is back right and there's a bunker on the front right, then you don't want your drive on the right side of the fairway. If you don't want to worry about the super spins, you should at least do the basic backspin on your approach shots.[/QUOTE]

thanks for the tips guys! i'm kind of grinding at this point to get better clubs/balls because i spent so much on the lobby character haha.

[QUOTE=hort22;35845795]Does every character suck at chipping? I swear any other hot shots game I've played I haven't this much problem with the approach shots.[/QUOTE]

Do you find them shooting off in one direction or the other even if you get good impact? Make sure you're checking the lie of the ball even on the fairway.

EDIT: Also, Amy has a :) for approach shots.

[QUOTE=Number45;35847174]Do you find them shooting off in one direction or the other even if you get good impact? Make sure you're checking the lie of the ball even on the fairway.

EDIT: Also, Amy has a :) for approach shots.[/QUOTE]

I have been seeing on flat lies even if I am I notch right or left of perfect impact or even perfect impact the shots seem offline by a ways...and yah Im adjusting for the slope...all I know is it seems like I'm getting closer to the pin from 100 yards then 40 yards...lol

[QUOTE=MrPliskin;35846924]What exactly makes a round "official"? I want to go for some of the trophies, but don't know if I should be playing challenge mode only.[/QUOTE]

Any tournament without any modifiers(Mega Cup, Unlimited Power Shot, Hit a Tree +1 etc) is an official tournament.

[QUOTE=hort22;35848103]I have been seeing on flat lies even if I am I notch right or left of perfect impact or even perfect impact the shots seem offline by a ways...and yah Im adjusting for the slope...all I know is it seems like I'm getting closer to the pin from 100 yards then 40 yards...lol[/QUOTE]

Does your characters control stat suck?

I liked when I finished a tournament with a -8 yet as of the time playing I was in last place.

[QUOTE=hort22;35845795]Does every character suck at chipping? I swear any other hot shots game I've played I haven't this much problem with the approach shots.[/QUOTE]

They made the short game much harder in this game. Shots travel with a much lower trajectory so a chip's first bounce is way farther from the hole than in HSG5. In HSG5 chips popped up so much in the air that using topspin was the best method for keeping it low enough to have a good chance to go in. And topspin with PI meant a ton of chips going in on rising shots. Whereas in this game chipping with topspin is incredibly risky in most situations because the ball hits the ground so soon after striking it.

They also increased the % variance of the clubs. I choose to do chips with the sand wedge because it gets the highest loft and least roll and it gets between 89-100% on power whereas in HSG5 it would get probably 95-100% I think? (I say this with my main character I use being Izzak but this seems to be consistent with characters across the board)

It also seems to me getting perfect impact plays a much more important role in the short game. It appears missing PI makes the ball spray further than in HSG5.

One consolation in the short game... this HSG is pretty forgiving when it comes to the speed of balls approaching the pin. A ball can be traveling at the pin at a pretty good clip (compared to HSG5) yet still cling to the pin and drop in the hole, instead of just bouncing off the pin and rolling away.

But overall the instances of chip-ins are way, way down. What was almost a gimme 6-8y chip in HSG5 can be a 50/50 or worse chance in this game.

[QUOTE=Like the hat?;35849062]I liked when I finished a tournament with a -8 yet as of the time playing I was in last place.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it's a little weird in how it tabulates your provisional ranking after each hole. Until your score gets to the whatever final score people are shooting on average it won't tell you you've moved up any. For instance the average score on that course might've been -10 and until you get to -11 it doesn't tell you you're any higher than last which certainly won't be the case when all the scores have been posted.

[QUOTE=Alex Anderson;35851241]Yeah, it's a little weird in how it tabulates your provisional ranking after each hole. Until your score gets to the whatever final score people are shooting on average it won't tell you you've moved up any. For instance the average score on that course might've been -10 and until you get to -11 it doesn't tell you you're any higher than last which certainly won't be the case when all the scores have been posted.[/QUOTE]

Yeah it compares your current score to what the final scores for everyone who completed their round was. You move up with every birdie and only sometimes with a par(when the points you gained that round is enough to pass someone). On the megacup 10 hole yournaments you might not move up a single place in the front 9 when the worst finished score is like -11.

It probably would be better if they showed rankings per hole like. Say you get a hole in one on the opening par 4, list you at first place with a -3 after hole 1. instead of 660th/660 since it's an 18 hole megacup tournament and nobody finished with a score worse then -3.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35848930]Any tournament without any modifiers(Mega Cup, Unlimited Power Shot, Hit a Tree +1 etc) is an official tournament.

[/QUOTE]

So you can still earn trophies in dailies and online lobbies?

[QUOTE=MrPliskin;35852362]So you can still earn trophies in dailies and online lobbies?[/QUOTE]

Yes you can.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35851543]It probably would be better if they showed rankings per hole like. Say you get a hole in one on the opening par 4, list you at first place with a -3 after hole 1. instead of 660th/660 since it's an 18 hole megacup tournament and nobody finished with a score worse then -3.[/QUOTE]

That would be cool. I don't mind the current system though.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35851543]On the megacup 10 hole yournaments you might not move up a single place in the front 9 when the worst finished score is like -11.[/QUOTE]

That's not the worst finished score, it's the average for all players thus far and it doesn't tell you you've finished any better than last until you eclipse the average score.

I'm sure people are posting some really rotten scores we just don't see them at the end of the day because the rankings don't display past 100. You've played online in GFs, I'm sure you've seen how many players struggle to shoot par even with mega cup. Like the hat's -8 will be far from last place when the scores are finalized.

Two weird things I've just noticed:
[list=1][*]I am much better at the impact if I lift my finger away from the button and press rather than resting on the button[*]I constantly tilt the Vita to try and influence my shots[/list]
EDIT: Real golf mode... what? :(

EDIT2: Can someone explain to me how the FUCK real golf mode doesn't count as an official round? First fucking hole in one, in the hardest mode, and it doesn't count.

[QUOTE=Alex Anderson;35853777]That's not the worst finished score, it's the average for all players thus far and it doesn't tell you you've finished any better than last until you eclipse the average score.

I'm sure people are posting some really rotten scores we just don't see them at the end of the day because the rankings don't display past 100. You've played online in GFs, I'm sure you've seen how many players struggle to shoot par even with mega cup. Like the hat's -8 will be far from last place when the scores are finalized.[/QUOTE]You misunderstood me, I really meant -11 being the lowest score. I find in the 18 hole mega cup tournaments, you're in last place the entire front 9.

Does nobody else see their position updated after each hole on the dailies, or are we not talking about the dailies here?

What I want to know is what's up with the severe lack of players online? Are people just doing the dailies as there online fix? I'm just finding it strange that well over a 1000 people are doing daily but when I dive into a lobby there's at most say 60-80 people? On some occasions no one has been online?

Is it due to them all being GF at the moment and the experienced crowd are waiting for grades like on the ps3.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35855358]You misunderstood me, I really meant -11 being the lowest score. I find in the 18 hole mega cup tournaments, you're in last place the entire front 9.[/QUOTE]Not always true, sometimes an eagle on one of the first holes will make me go up one or two spots. For example I remember going up 2 spots after being -4 after the first 3 holes in one of the 18-hole mega cup tournaments.

[QUOTE=addyb;35858167]What I want to know is what's up with the severe lack of players online? Are people just doing the dailies as there online fix? I'm just finding it strange that well over a 1000 people are doing daily but when I dive into a lobby there's at most say 60-80 people? On some occasions no one has been online?

Is it due to them all being GF at the moment and the experienced crowd are waiting for grades like on the ps3.[/QUOTE]

That and you can do the dailies whenever you want as opposed to the tournaments which are 90% waiting and 10% playing.

[QUOTE=Fuzzy;35858206]Not always true, sometimes an eagle on one of the first holes will make me go up one or two spots. For example I remember going up 2 spots after being -4 after the first 3 holes in one of the 18-hole mega cup tournaments.[/QUOTE]

I know, it all depends on what everyone does in that specific tournament.

Tournaments are fun and all, but would be better if they cut down on the waiting. Could easily cut the length of a normal tournament in half without anyone even having to rush.

[QUOTE=addyb;35858167]What I want to know is what's up with the severe lack of players online? Are people just doing the dailies as there online fix? I'm just finding it strange that well over a 1000 people are doing daily but when I dive into a lobby there's at most say 60-80 people? On some occasions no one has been online?

Is it due to them all being GF at the moment and the experienced crowd are waiting for grades like on the ps3.[/QUOTE]
At the moment all I'm doing is the dailies and working through the single player stuff, so no normal online for me at the moment.

Got my second hole in one, was kinda weird, hit the pin right on the top and then fell in the hole. Wasn't a homing ball or anything, just a one in a million thing i guess.

I tend to agree re: online lobbies. The timer needs to be set at "fast" or "very fast" for me to want to play.

That being said - normal timer is OK when you're in a party with someone and chatting it up. Makes the wait a bit more easier.

Also about daily tournaments - why can't they include leaderboards for weekly rankings? It is kind of unfair that I've participated on every one of them... And if some got the game two days after me, they're already down 120ish points or so. And as krae has been saying, point distribution is a bit funky...

I finally got a chip in eagle but it was in a mega cup tournament >:(

and that one tourney, looks like I came in somewhere around the middle after all :D

I don't understand people that get like -20. HOW? I must just really suck.

I already played the 3-hole demo like 6 times :(

[QUOTE=AstroLad;35860393]Tournaments are fun and all, but would be better if they cut down on the waiting. Could easily cut the length of a normal tournament in half without anyone even having to rush.[/QUOTE]This x 10. I see the ending time when I go to register and I'm immediately turned off. I don't take 30 minute shits, and handhelds need to abide by the length of shit rule.

[QUOTE=Like the hat?;35873133]I finally got a chip in eagle but it was in a mega cup tournament >:(

and that one tourney, looks like I came in somewhere around the middle after all :D

I don't understand people that get like -20. HOW? I must just really suck.[/QUOTE]

Nah, they (me included) just practice a lot. A strong character to get to the green in 2 on par 5's also helps.

I managed a -22 on the 18 yesterday. Could have been better but I screwed up the last hole and ended 6th provisionally. Really irritated by that sort of situation...

[QUOTE=Like the hat?;35873133]I finally got a chip in eagle but it was in a mega cup tournament >:(

and that one tourney, looks like I came in somewhere around the middle after all :D

I don't understand people that get like -20. HOW? I must just really suck.[/QUOTE]

Easy, eagle every par 5, birdie everything else. Some par 4's are reachable in one shot as well.

I finished 3rd in one 9 hole daily with -13. First place was -15. Some people are very good.

I'm all over the place in this game! First 9 in the daily, I go 10 under. The other two, I manage Par, and +2...ugh. Harvest hills was pretty tough with a Novice only for me, I've gotten used to the better stats and relying on them to compensate, haha. Oh well, still having a blast.

Are there any hints about what will unlock the "red star" on a challenge? Stumbled into one last night, but I was just playing the challenge, not actually trying for anything in particular.

I'd prefer for it to be in game and hinted at, vs having to consult a guide.

Am onto the 6-5 challenge or thereabouts...the funny thing is I have 9 crowns total but 4 of the crowns on the 6- challenges...how the hell have I crowned them but not some of the earlier ones...think I play better not knowing what to shoot sometimes.

This game is so addicting and is my first HSG experience. I never knew there were sort of character progression in this game is actually got me somewhat hooked. Does character customization play a factor in getting these ridiculous scores? I know that skills plays a lot of factor as well so i guess on equal skill level will the customizations and loyalty help out by a huge margin?

Also please add me to the PSN list when possible... PSN: KooPaL-

[QUOTE=rhfb;35878443]Are there any hints about what will unlock the "red star" on a challenge? Stumbled into one last night, but I was just playing the challenge, not actually trying for anything in particular.

I'd prefer for it to be in game and hinted at, vs having to consult a guide.[/QUOTE]

You're told how to earn the crowns once you've completed challenge mode.

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35879157]You're told how to earn the crowns once you've completed challenge mode.[/QUOTE]

Cool. At least it isn't entirely for people to discover by chance.

edit: and I guess the crowns open up the 2nd vs event per tier?

I just wanted to extend an invitation to you fine folks to join us on the PlayerOne Podcast forums.


We are currently running two weekly tournaments (based off the daily tournaments) and also keeping track of daily tournament wins and some other stuff.


It's competitive, but not cutthroat. We are doing this to have fun and are hoping to attract other folks with likeminded attitudes. Judging by in game age thing, the vast majority of us are 30-39.


Anyway, take a look, and if it looks like it would be fun to you just follow the directions in the FAQ and you can even start on the official tournament we have going that starts today.


[url]http://www.playeronepodcast.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=7623&st=0[/url]

Make sure you check out the latest champion. He's quite a guy.

[QUOTE=rhfb;35879473]Cool. At least it isn't entirely for people to discover by chance.

edit: and I guess the crowns open up the 2nd vs event per tier?[/QUOTE]

Indeed

Just unlocked [spoiler]platinum[/spoiler]. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing yet. :p

The course on the Silver league is absurd, lol.

[QUOTE=MrPliskin;35876785]I'm all over the place in this game! First 9 in the daily, I go 10 under. The other two, I manage Par, and +2...ugh. Harvest hills was pretty tough with a Novice only for me, I've gotten used to the better stats and relying on them to compensate, haha. Oh well, still having a blast.[/QUOTE]

I rock on that course now. It played it like 30 times in a row to get the crown with Gale Force Winds and Rain. That course is easy as pie for me.

Got my first Albatross today. I hate that the game calls it a Double Eagle.

I really suck at this game, but I'm really enjoying my first HSG games. Even better that today I got my very first eagle --a chip-in eagle! And after that I got a perfect spiral chip-in birdie! I am very proud of myself today, knowing I probably won't achieve such things again for a long time.

The jump in difficulty from Amateur to Pro Rank is really quite big, this game is definitely harder than HSG:OB.

Do you need to change your character on the Pro Rank challenges?, I'm currently using Yuna (Novice Character) with the Grass Cutter club and the Big Air ball.

[QUOTE=lowrider007;35896638]The jump in difficulty from Amateur to Pro Rank is really quite big, this game is definitely harder than HSG:OB.

Do you need to change your character on the Pro Rank challenges?, I'm currently using Yuna (Novice Character) with the Grass Cutter club and the Big Air ball.[/QUOTE]

Up to you really and how aggressively you want to play. For the challenges I don't think you need to. In terms of clearing them conservative is often best unless you're a real pro.

[QUOTE=Fuzzy;35889118]Got my first Albatross today. I hate that the game calls it a Double Eagle.[/QUOTE]

I just need one in an official round to get the platinum trophy :(

Closest I've been is having the ball roll on the green and stop 44cm short of the hole...

Bah. Was +4 on the 3rd hole of the daily tourny. Bailed. Not my day.

I really hate how they messed with tee-shots.

When you get a character up to loyalty level 1 it says triangle/circle shots unlocked. What does that mean?

[QUOTE=eznark;35905856]When you get a character up to loyalty level 1 it says triangle/circle shots unlocked. What does that mean?[/QUOTE]

It's used for tweaking your power slightly if you get it wrong.

After setting the power, press circle for impact to weaken your shot slightly. Press triangle for impact to strengthen your shot slightly (can't go above 100%)

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35905968]It's used for tweaking your power slightly if you get it wrong.

After setting the power, press circle for impact to weaken your shot slightly. Press triangle for impact to strengthen your shot slightly (can't go above 100%)[/QUOTE]

Ah, cool thanks.

While I'm still looking for my first albatross, I did manage this stunning round on Maple Leaf...

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/o3sBS.jpg[/IMG]

Yes, I fluked a few ;)

If only you did that on one of the dailies.

[QUOTE=krae_man;35912221]If only you did that on one of the dailies.[/QUOTE]

I know, I know :(

However, I do know that I can at least improve slightly on the first 9 holes if it ever comes round again. I've played the course to death and I can at least eagle the first hole with a bit of luck.

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35912268]I know, I know :(

However, I do know that I can at least improve slightly on the first 9 holes if it ever comes round again. I've played the course to death and I can at least eagle the first hole with a bit of luck.[/QUOTE]

Yeah that first hole is easy to eagle unless you get unlucky with your roll.

Anyway, I did good on my first daily today:

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/K97fx.jpg[/IMG]

Damn Pars killed me. I missed a 6 foot putt on one of them:(

Oh well, at least I hit this:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa5t9_7NsUo[/url]

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35911902]While I'm still looking for my first albatross, I did manage this stunning round on Maple Leaf...

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/o3sBS.jpg[/IMG]

Yes, I fluked a few ;)[/QUOTE]

very nice, dude

Does this game support Near? As in can you trade goods with others?

[QUOTE=hitmon;35916012]Does this game support Near? As in can you trade goods with others?[/QUOTE]No, I haven't seen any near-related features.

I think I'm close to being done with this.

I absolutely get why this game is popular. I actually think it's a deeper game than Tiger Woods is, despite the appearance of both games, and it captures alot of the joys and frustrations of Golf really well. But I quit trying to play Golf for the same reasons I think I'm done with this game. I just don't have the patience to deal with alot of the frustrating elements.

I'm sure it's fine if you know how the various systems work, and if you're a veteran of the series, but as a newcomer I'm finding the difficulty level really prohibitive to my enjoyment of the game. Beginner level was fine. I just about managed to blag my way through Amateur. Pro is kicking my ass in a massive way. I've never finished with a - score in any of the dailies, either. I'm sure there's something I'm missing, but I just can't seem to get to grips with how the game works. None of the variables such as power and wind are stacking up for me either in my approach play or putting. Everything just seems really eratic even when I think I've lined up everything perfectly. The flow of unlocks feels really slow to me, too. I've persisted with the game for hours already at this point yet I'm still on Level 1 equipment all round and there's very little flexibility to adapt character stats around my game yet.

Unless there's a dummies guide out there somewhere (and I'm talking the absolute dummies guide, from the most simple baby step basics upwards) I don't know if I'm going to be able to carry on much further.

Are the servers down?

So I got the game last friday, this game is really addictive, I'm already almost 4 hours in and its great! It looks like its full of content and stuff to unlock! :D

Oh yeah and...

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bJZ4U.jpg[/IMG]

LOL! Didn't expect this at all! XD

Ended up ranked 37th in Friday's Daily Tournament after a somewhat flukie but also BEAUTIFUL Double Eagle/Albatross. Love this damn game.

[QUOTE=TheWednesday;35922595]I think I'm close to being done with this.

I absolutely get why this game is popular. I actually think it's a deeper game than Tiger Woods is, despite the appearance of both games, and it captures alot of the joys and frustrations of Golf really well. But I quit trying to play Golf for the same reasons I think I'm done with this game. I just don't have the patience to deal with alot of the frustrating elements.

I'm sure it's fine if you know how the various systems work, and if you're a veteran of the series, but as a newcomer I'm finding the difficulty level really prohibitive to my enjoyment of the game. Beginner level was fine. I just about managed to blag my way through Amateur. Pro is kicking my ass in a massive way. I've never finished with a - score in any of the dailies, either. I'm sure there's something I'm missing, but I just can't seem to get to grips with how the game works. None of the variables such as power and wind are stacking up for me either in my approach play or putting. Everything just seems really eratic even when I think I've lined up everything perfectly. The flow of unlocks feels really slow to me, too. I've persisted with the game for hours already at this point yet I'm still on Level 1 equipment all round and there's very little flexibility to adapt character stats around my game yet.

Unless there's a dummies guide out there somewhere (and I'm talking the absolute dummies guide, from the most simple baby step basics upwards) I don't know if I'm going to be able to carry on much further.[/QUOTE]

Here's something I wrote up a few years ago with EG2 on PSP. Most of it should still be correct but feel free to ask any questions or make some comments. I might have to remake it :) (Note: The website has long been mothballed)

[url]http://everybodysgolfclub.webs.com/apps/blog/show/3587326-improve-your-game-everybody-s-golf-2[/url]

I finally got my albatross :O

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hmm i wanna play in that p1p thingie but i just learned that psn has a friends limit ... whhaaaa? i thought only ms was that stupid

[QUOTE=Seik;35923805]So I got the game last friday, this game is really addictive, I'm already almost 4 hours in and its great! It looks like its full of content and stuff to unlock! :D

Oh yeah and...

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/bJZ4U.jpg[/IMG]

LOL! Didn't expect this at all! XD[/QUOTE]

[img]https://p.twimg.com/AmiHb3dCQAE8U4w.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35925154]Here's something I wrote up a few years ago with EG2 on PSP. Most of it should still be correct but feel free to ask any questions or make some comments. I might have to remake it :) (Note: The website has long been mothballed)

[url]http://everybodysgolfclub.webs.com/apps/blog/show/3587326-improve-your-game-everybody-s-golf-2[/url][/QUOTE]

Nice one, thanks mate! That's great stuff in theory, I'll see if I can apply any of that to practice shortly.

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35911902]While I'm still looking for my first albatross, I did manage this stunning round on Maple Leaf...

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/o3sBS.jpg[/IMG]

Yes, I fluked a few ;)[/QUOTE]

How do you guys achieve that ????

I royally suck at this game.

Wow... I rarely get a birdie, let alone anything more. This one's gonna be tough to plat. :(

[QUOTE=Lord-Audie;35926844]How do you guys achieve that ????

I royally suck at this game.[/QUOTE]

I'm wondering this as well...

Are you guys using trick shots to get all those Eagles?

What character/set-ups are you using?

Getting eagles is easy once you're decent at putting and have a character that can drive the ball far (~270+ yards). The maple leaf course is also the easiest putting course, so that helps.

I rarely get any trick shots, and I always try to put super spin on my swings. I usually use a max Loyalty Max though, and he has a bad control/impact stat. I suppose Izzak or Pandora would increase my chances at super spin shots. I was using Izzak to get my albatross, repeatedly playing the first 4 holes of challenge 1-1. I used a big air club/pin hole ball (285 yards, control B, spin A).

[QUOTE=lowrider007;35927076]I'm wondering this as well...

Are you guys using trick shots to get all those Eagles?

What character/set-ups are you using?[/QUOTE]

Power does help a lot in most cases. That particular round was made with the final character who has enough power to make the green in one shot on a few Par 4's with a bit of luck. Power gives you the distance needed to reach the green in 2 on Par 5's.

Aside from that, accuracy and a bit of luck will save the day. The accuracy is important as it reduces the difficulty of the putting.

[QUOTE=HiddenAway;35927342]Power does help a lot in most cases. That particular round was made with the final character who has enough power to make the green in one shot on a few Par 4's with a bit of luck. Power gives you the distance needed to reach the green in 2 on Par 5's.

Aside from that, accuracy and a bit of luck will save the day. The accuracy is important as it reduces the difficulty of the putting.[/QUOTE]

wow reaching the green in one shot on a par 4 explains a lot, my current characters max drive is only around 236 yards atm, I think I might consider changing my character.

Love this game so far, but I really really miss a good tutorial / guide.
I got the loyalty level 3 and now I can pull of some shots. But how the hell do I pull them off and how does the loyalty system work?

There seems to be much more to this game, than just a simple golf game, but without a decent explanation I'm feeling that I'm not really making any progress. Is there any good online manual?

[QUOTE=AstroLad;35926380]hmm i wanna play in that p1p thingie but i just learned that psn has a friends limit ... whhaaaa? i thought only ms was that stupid[/QUOTE]

I just realized it as well. It's especially idiotic since there are now two consoles tied to the ID.