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Re: improvements/new features

• kenbarber 1 Posts

  Tue, Feb 27 2018 6:26 AM

  I would like to log in quicker by selecting 'Remember Me', however, for me any way, it is not functional. Each time I am required to enter un and pw. Small deal but it would be a convenience. 

  I thought it would be fun to interact with other players with voice in addition to typing messages. I would purchase a headset designed for wgt. Also, I think it would be nice to know where players are on the course and actually select a field that allows you to be a spectator. Example: If I want to play with Joe but he is occupied, tell me what hole and what course and give me the option of leaving a message on the fly or actually take me to the hole Joe is currently playing.

  I understand the purchase of balls are a revenue generator, however, I think they are to pricey. You can acquire a great sleeve of balls but it will cost you $7. and the life is rather short. Imho they shouldn't be taken out of play unless I hit the ball out of play.

  While I am here, I would suggest consideration of a venue that would allow players to play for personal cash, aside from the points or prizes accrued. I was thinking it could be linked to Paypal or similar site that would enable easy money transfer as needed. I would love to get my friends together for a $1. per hole game or other options such as so much for greenies, etc.

• DonCaron 5,502 Posts

  Tue, Feb 27 2018 3:08 PM

  kenbarber:

  While I am here, I would suggest consideration of a venue that would allow players to play for personal cash, aside from the points or prizes accrued. I was thinking it could be linked to Paypal or similar site that would enable easy money transfer as needed. I would love to get my friends together for a $1. per hole game or other options such as so much for greenies, etc.

  This part you can arrange yourself. If WGT gets involved, they will want a cut.

• alosso 21,070 Posts

  Wed, Feb 28 2018 12:07 AM

  "Remember me" has been dysfunctional a long time. This doesn't hurt revenue, so it may be deep down in the priorities line. For automatic log-in, you may use facebook.

  Player communication, like improving the forums, the chat and a new voice chat, are too costly also. WGT once told us that they would rely on third party products which we would find.

  kenbarber:

  I understand the purchase of balls are a revenue generator, however, I think they are to pricey. You can acquire a great sleeve of balls but it will cost you $7. and the life is rather short. Imho they shouldn't be taken out of play unless I hit the ball out of play.

  IMHO, custom balls are the big cash source of the game. Forget the real golf analogy and consider them as the entry fee to the game. To our advantage, we decide on the amount, from zero (Starters) up...

• HackWilson1930 1,437 Posts

  Wed, Feb 28 2018 7:00 AM

  I seldom have to enter my name or password but I did bookmark the WGT homepage. And depending on how I close my computer down, when I open Opera it actually starts on a WGT page with me being signed in.

  There are several country clubs that use TeamSpeak or some other audio program. I often open TeamSpeak and go to a room where friends are playing. While I can't join them on the course, they will tell me what is going on. Also a great way to set up various games.

  While it does take credits to get better equipment and balls it is not mandatory that you upgrade. It is also very easy to get free credits if you have the time and inclination. Many of us here have never put in cash but are able to use the top equipment or balls. Admittedly the "free" credits are not as easy to come by as they once were, but I can still get 100 or more credits every day without fail. (The days of 500 to 1000 are long gone.)