Total Pro Golf FREE at Wolverine Studios

Gary Gorski · 03-20-2008, 10:36 AM

Hey all, I know its tourney time and you can get your fix for that with DDS: College Basketball at our site but there are a few people that aren't into the tourney so we thought now would be a good time to do this. We're making TPG1 freeware!

You can go to http://www.wolverinestudios.com/news.php?id=51 and there's a link there to grab it. You can get all the courses you want for free to at www.tpgcommunity.net (all courses work with TPG1 and TPG2). There's mods and other stuff in our forums too. Enjoy!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 03-20-2008, 10:37 AM

Excellent, Gary. Thanks for the handouts!

Drake · 03-20-2008, 10:42 AM

Awesome promotion. I hope this works out for you guys.

rjolley · 03-20-2008, 10:42 AM

Thanks Gary. Definitely going to download that.

scooter · 03-20-2008, 10:44 AM

Thanks Gary

Anthony · 03-20-2008, 12:25 PM

wow. great move.

JetsIn06 · 03-20-2008, 12:32 PM

Downloaded and playing now. Thanks!

Cork · 03-20-2008, 12:34 PM

Very nice Gary!

-Cork

MJ4H · 03-20-2008, 12:42 PM

HAHAHA The music!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome!

Anthony · 03-20-2008, 12:44 PM

oh hell, i was just about ready to pay $10 for this new card game that came out too. perfect timing.

Cork · 03-20-2008, 12:49 PM

Does this mean that a TPG3 might be in the works?

-Cork

Gary Gorski · 03-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cork

Does this mean that a TPG3 might be in the works?

-Cork

Well our email newsletter we sent out today did say we would have a big announcement next Wednesday. It could be anything!

DanGarion · 03-20-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Gorski

Well our email newsletter we sent out today did say we would have a big announcement next Wednesday. It could be anything!

I'd love to sign up on your mailing list but it's broke. When I try to signup and type in my email address (because that is all it asks for), and then hit "Submit" I get the following error message.

Signup Error Error

You have not entered all the required details. Please go back and try again.

Gary Gorski · 03-20-2008, 01:25 PM

hmm, we just signed up with a new service. Must have done something incorrectly on our signup page. I'll post as soon as I figure it out. Thanks

Calis · 03-20-2008, 01:39 PM

Very cool move.

Going to give this some playtime this afternoon.

Cork · 03-20-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Gorski

Well our email newsletter we sent out today did say we would have a big announcement next Wednesday. It could be anything!

Very nice. I will eagerly be waiting to find out next Wednesday.

-Cork

Danny · 03-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangarion

I'd love to sign up on your mailing list but it's broke. When I try to signup and type in my email address (because that is all it asks for), and then hit "Submit" I get the following error message.

Signup Error Error

You have not entered all the required details. Please go back and try again.

It's working now. Sorry about that, I changed something this morning and broke it.

cmp · 03-20-2008, 05:22 PM

Thanks, downloading now.

Cork · 03-20-2008, 11:38 PM

Damn you Gary. Thanks for getting me addicted to a golf sim right before the baseball season and a certain unnamed baseball games beta testing starts. Now I will have to go to work, beta test and play TPG. My wife and kids are not going to be happy when I dissapear for long stretches of time.

-Cork

watravaler · 03-21-2008, 04:48 AM

6 straight titles, $30 million in winnings, move over Tiger...

Calis · 03-21-2008, 08:26 AM

So when I'm playing around, should I just be choosing a shot and letting the computer rip?

That's how I played my first two rounds, but is that "gimping" myself? How important is micromanaging your shots and clubs in the game? I get the feeling it's not that important, but I'm also an idiot when it comes to golf so I don't know if it defaults to questionable decisions.

Looks like an interesting game so far.

Gary Gorski · 03-21-2008, 09:32 AM

I would definitely choose the club myself - the default aim is usually pretty solid unless you want to specifically do something like aim for a section of the green or lay up prior to a water hazard. In TPG2 there are some more options like being able to fade or draw a shot as well as being able to play in a tri-click mode

rjolley · 03-21-2008, 10:27 AM

Played for a bit before I came into work. Fun game, but I couldn't figure out how to play in a tournament during career mode. I'm sure it's something simple I'm missing... Any hints?

General Mike · 03-21-2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks Gary. Will really try it out tonight.

INDalltheway · 03-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjolley

Played for a bit before I came into work. Fun game, but I couldn't figure out how to play in a tournament during career mode. I'm sure it's something simple I'm missing... Any hints?

Click on the tournament on the schedule thing, then click "Play Round" on the Thursday it starts.

INDalltheway · 03-21-2008, 11:20 AM

Dola
On the weekly schedule.

rjolley · 03-21-2008, 11:54 AM

I looked on the weekly schedule and saw the tournament, but the "Play Round" button wasn't available.

Gary Gorski · 03-21-2008, 02:19 PM

you may not have been eligible for that weeks tournament. There are a few you are restricted from unless you have wins or so much money or are highly rated. The first on the main pro tour is one of them.

rjolley · 03-21-2008, 02:55 PM

I signed up for the Junior circuit thinking I wouldn't qualify for the major tournaments with a new career.

How do you tell if you're qualified?

Gary Gorski · 03-21-2008, 04:42 PM

oh, there's also not necessarily a tournament every week - especially on the junior circuit. When there is a tournament you will see it available to you starting on Thursday in your weekly calendar

rjolley · 03-21-2008, 05:42 PM

Yep, got that, but I can't actually play in it. I'll keey playing and see if I can figure it out.

korme · 03-21-2008, 07:13 PM

An icon pops up, it isn't available until there is a tourney, it's next to the play round icon, you need it highlighted by Thursday

Raiders Army · 03-21-2008, 07:38 PM

Thanks!

rjolley · 03-21-2008, 08:08 PM

Yeah, I'm thinking I just haven't qualified for a tourney yet.

OldGiants · 03-22-2008, 11:36 AM

Thank you, Mr. Gorski.

Gary Gorski · 03-22-2008, 02:23 PM

No problem guys - I only wish more guys would give it a shot - hey, its free now, what can you lose? It's a fun game and there's a ton of free courses available for it. It's one of those games you don't need an hour to sit down and play - you can easily play a whole four round tournament in the time it takes you to play a round of Tiger Woods or something plus its not graphic intensive so its perfect for the office - not that anyone would do anything other than work at the office

MikeVic · 03-22-2008, 02:35 PM

I've installed it, but I get weird graphical problems. Is there a thread you can point me to that mentions this? All the images, buttons, etc. seem off.

Gary Gorski · 03-22-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I've installed it, but I get weird graphical problems. Is there a thread you can point me to that mentions this? All the images, buttons, etc. seem off.

reboot

General Mike · 03-23-2008, 10:16 AM

I can't putt my way out of a wet paper bag. Any suggestions?

Brian Swartz · 03-23-2008, 03:07 PM

Try to hit into safe areas of the green and practice your short game.

General Mike · 03-23-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Try to hit into safe areas of the green and practice your short game.

I have been practicing my short game on non-tourney days.

What defines a safe area of the green? I'm guessing away from the fringe, but I just get so frustrated. I hit normal and it rolls right over the mouth of the hole. I hit safe and it dies a foot short. I get on the green in 2 and end up 4 putting a par 5, killing my will to play.

Brian Swartz · 03-23-2008, 05:52 PM

You may just be a bad putter, it depends on your abilities also. You can tell what areas of the green are safer by using the elevation arrows.

EagleFan · 03-23-2008, 09:17 PM

Is this not "Vista compliant"? When I try to install it nothing happens, kind of like it goes into some unknown dimension.

Brian Swartz · 03-23-2008, 09:27 PM

Right-click on it and select Run as Administrator.

Gary Gorski · 03-23-2008, 09:45 PM

also in regards to the putting - TPG1 was meant strictly as a "sim". You manage your golfer's career and can manange his way around the course by choosing club type and shot area but the results were meant to be determined simply by your ratings so in order to be a better putter you needed to work on that skill over the course of your career. It was not meant to be like TW where you could just shoot 20 under par because you're sweet at moving a mouse.

In TPG2 we added in a tri-click option which gave a more arcade type experience to it (the original style of play remained too). So for things like putting it opened the option of accuracy based on how well you could stop the bar at the lines as is the case with tri-click golf. If you want to see it in action download TPG2 - there's a free trial before you buy it.

Cork · 03-24-2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Gorski

In TPG2 we added in a tri-click option which gave a more arcade type experience to it (the original style of play remained too). So for things like putting it opened the option of accuracy based on how well you could stop the bar at the lines as is the case with tri-click golf. If you want to see it in action download TPG2 - there's a free trial before you buy it.

I love your games, but the TPG2 tri-click option will go into my "one of the best ideas/worst implementation" book. I like what you tried to do, but using it is an EXTREME excercise in patience. If the thing moved any slower it wouldn't move at all. I have a pretty fast PC and the thing moves like molasses in the wintertime.

If you do a TPG3, I would scrap the tri-action bar and focus on revamping the putting game which remains the games weakest component. Allowing the user to aim their puts on a green with relief might be something to look into. You could still use the overhead view, but the user would need to account for slopes and breaks.

-Cork

Gary Gorski · 03-24-2008, 08:48 AM

That's odd - we've heard that happening on a couple of PCs but on some the meter works just fine. Thanks for the feedback - if there is a TPG3 I will definitely consider that.

03-20-2008, 01:25 PM	#14
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	hmm, we just signed up with a new service. Must have done something incorrectly on our signup page. I'll post as soon as I figure it out. Thanks __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

03-21-2008, 09:32 AM	#22
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	I would definitely choose the club myself - the default aim is usually pretty solid unless you want to specifically do something like aim for a section of the green or lay up prior to a water hazard. In TPG2 there are some more options like being able to fade or draw a shot as well as being able to play in a tri-click mode __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

03-21-2008, 11:20 AM	#26
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	Dola On the weekly schedule. Last edited by INDalltheway : 03-21-2008 at 11:20 AM.

03-21-2008, 02:19 PM	#28
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	you may not have been eligible for that weeks tournament. There are a few you are restricted from unless you have wins or so much money or are highly rated. The first on the main pro tour is one of them. __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

03-21-2008, 04:42 PM	#30
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	oh, there's also not necessarily a tournament every week - especially on the junior circuit. When there is a tournament you will see it available to you starting on Thursday in your weekly calendar __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

03-20-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Excellent, Gary. Thanks for the handouts!

03-20-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	Awesome promotion. I hope this works out for you guys.

03-20-2008, 10:42 AM	#4
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Thanks Gary. Definitely going to download that.

03-20-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
scooter High School Varsity Join Date: May 2004 Location: Camano Island, WA	Thanks Gary

03-20-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	wow. great move.

03-20-2008, 12:32 PM	#7
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Downloaded and playing now. Thanks!

03-20-2008, 12:34 PM	#8
Cork H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin	Very nice Gary! -Cork

03-20-2008, 12:42 PM	#9
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	HAHAHA The music!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome!

03-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#10
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	oh hell, i was just about ready to pay $10 for this new card game that came out too. perfect timing.

03-20-2008, 12:49 PM	#11
Cork H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin	Does this mean that a TPG3 might be in the works? -Cork

03-20-2008, 01:39 PM	#15
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Very cool move. Going to give this some playtime this afternoon.

03-20-2008, 05:22 PM	#18
cmp Pro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Thanks, downloading now.

03-20-2008, 11:38 PM	#19
Cork H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin	Damn you Gary. Thanks for getting me addicted to a golf sim right before the baseball season and a certain unnamed baseball games beta testing starts. Now I will have to go to work, beta test and play TPG. My wife and kids are not going to be happy when I dissapear for long stretches of time. -Cork

03-21-2008, 04:48 AM	#20
watravaler High School JV Join Date: Jun 2005	6 straight titles, $30 million in winnings, move over Tiger...

03-21-2008, 08:26 AM	#21
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	So when I'm playing around, should I just be choosing a shot and letting the computer rip? That's how I played my first two rounds, but is that "gimping" myself? How important is micromanaging your shots and clubs in the game? I get the feeling it's not that important, but I'm also an idiot when it comes to golf so I don't know if it defaults to questionable decisions. Looks like an interesting game so far.

03-21-2008, 10:27 AM	#23
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Played for a bit before I came into work. Fun game, but I couldn't figure out how to play in a tournament during career mode. I'm sure it's something simple I'm missing... Any hints?

03-21-2008, 11:09 AM	#24
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Thanks Gary. Will really try it out tonight.

03-21-2008, 11:54 AM	#27
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	I looked on the weekly schedule and saw the tournament, but the "Play Round" button wasn't available.

03-21-2008, 02:55 PM	#29
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	I signed up for the Junior circuit thinking I wouldn't qualify for the major tournaments with a new career. How do you tell if you're qualified?

03-21-2008, 05:42 PM	#31
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Yep, got that, but I can't actually play in it. I'll keey playing and see if I can figure it out.

03-21-2008, 07:13 PM	#32
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	An icon pops up, it isn't available until there is a tourney, it's next to the play round icon, you need it highlighted by Thursday

03-21-2008, 07:38 PM	#33
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Thanks!

03-21-2008, 08:08 PM	#34
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	Yeah, I'm thinking I just haven't qualified for a tourney yet.

03-22-2008, 11:36 AM	#35
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	Thank you, Mr. Gorski. __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

03-22-2008, 02:23 PM	#36
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	No problem guys - I only wish more guys would give it a shot - hey, its free now, what can you lose? It's a fun game and there's a ton of free courses available for it. It's one of those games you don't need an hour to sit down and play - you can easily play a whole four round tournament in the time it takes you to play a round of Tiger Woods or something plus its not graphic intensive so its perfect for the office - not that anyone would do anything other than work at the office __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

03-22-2008, 02:35 PM	#37
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I've installed it, but I get weird graphical problems. Is there a thread you can point me to that mentions this? All the images, buttons, etc. seem off.

03-23-2008, 10:16 AM	#39
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I can't putt my way out of a wet paper bag. Any suggestions?

03-23-2008, 03:07 PM	#40
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Try to hit into safe areas of the green and practice your short game.

03-23-2008, 05:52 PM	#42
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	You may just be a bad putter, it depends on your abilities also. You can tell what areas of the green are safer by using the elevation arrows.

03-23-2008, 09:17 PM	#43
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Is this not "Vista compliant"? When I try to install it nothing happens, kind of like it goes into some unknown dimension.