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Re: Whats right with this site.

Thu, Nov 24 2011 8:18 PM (22 replies)
  • TeeWade
    1,216 Posts
    Wed, Nov 23 2011 6:50 PM

    after 3 years of BETA....absolutely nothing being done that I've seen besides blaming us.  :)

  • Timbo1984
    818 Posts
    Thu, Nov 24 2011 1:13 AM

    I Don't know. I think the slight issue here or there, like a meter jump, has been around for so long it's part of the game. It's happened to all of us. But also for those of us who torture ourselves playing this game as well as real life golf will know that sometimes in mid swing a gust of wind picks up, or perhaps a car alarm goes off. In some ways...the meter jumping can be considered almost the same kind of distraction that goes hand in hand with attempting to test your skills with any kind of game.

    The energy used in venting your frustrations about it might be rewarding to some people in some way. But I feel that it happens...It just happened...it WILL happen again...Lets get on with it. Don't see any posts about someone complaining, "I missed the ding completely because of a meter jump and potted an eagle". Because it would be silly to complain about luck...

    Luck is part of the game, so is skill...so are unfortunate errors, bugs, and distractions like car alarms.

    My approach is to focus on what you're trying to do rather than finding problems that you have no power to control...Rather attempt to harness your craft and concentration as well as adaptation,than spend too much energy harboring bitterness and frustration which is basically allowing "problems" and "complaints" to live rent free in your head. 

    We almost had a thread of completely positive remarks, Damn so close too. I'll try think of a better title next time for my post. "Whats RIGHT with this site" was far too cryptic a title it seems.

     

  • jakestanfill7
    949 Posts
    Thu, Nov 24 2011 8:18 PM

    Way to put it in perspective Timbo.  Couldn't agree more.  I really didn't mean to come across as complaining, but rather intended to state how wonderful this game would be if they could solve the riddle for the majority.

    I used to view meter spikes the same way you describe, just like someone heckling me in my back swing.  But those were the days when spikes and freezes were intermittent.  Now it's like someone blowing an air horn in my ear at least half my swings.  Yes it does test skill and I've become quite adept at catching up with the bad meter, but I am envious of those who don't experience the same torture.  I'm left scratching my head wondering how meter performance could deteriorate so quickly on a system that is well above specs and runs everything else like a top.  I keep saying I'm going to video my meter and post it.  You would absolutely die laughing, or throw up on your shoes.

    My viewpoint here has always been that this is the BEST show in town, but with so much right about this game, why doesn't WGT put forth more effort in eradicating the only big issue they have?

    Bottom line, this is still a completely positive thread so let's see if we can keep it that way.  :)

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