ColumbusStorm:Still seems from the fairway an even lie takes too much distance off of a shot. However I do realize I'm not that familiar with the play of the starter clubs and ball anymore, so can't really complain too much yet. At least 3 more rounds worth of experience for me to make a legitimate evaluation.
Russ, I can't tell you how refreshing it is to hear you say you need more experience to make a legitimate evaluation. I fear that a lot of the thread responses to Uneven Lies came within a few days of its introduction and were based on at most a round or two of hurried (and harried) trial. I almost wish WGT had a way of filtering feedback from anyone who hadn't played a certain number of completed rounds (but maybe that would be a bit Big-Brotherish!).
It is possible to figure it out, and get some proficiency at the Uneven Lies. I agree that the distance loss from sidehill lies doesn't feel right, and partly for me that's because it doesn't really match real life.
For those of you looking for some tips, and not wanting to trawl through the many different threads, a great place to start would be the last 3 pages or so (pp24-26) of this main Uneven Lies thread, where YankeeJim, Cerino, and Zag in particular, offer great pointers and pics on how to approach Unevens. (And you'll also see a bit of silliness from me!)