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  • countryboy
    Growing pains
    • Sep 2003
    • 52812

    #1

    What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

    Just curious as to what racing fans would like to see in Nascar '07. For me it would be:

    - accidents in which the cpu controlled cars are forced to go to the pits at least to be repaired, instead of being able to drive

    - random breakdowns... engine blowups, suspension breaks, power steering failure...etc

    - having to actually qualify for the race (50 cars fighting for 43 spots)

    - the option of setting the frequency of how many pit stops you have to make. Ex. setting a race length of 50% but then setting tire wear and fuel consumption to 2 times faster than normal rate. Thus causing you to pit 3-4 times a race just like a regular Nascar race

    Thats all I can think of right now. Any other ideas?
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  • pk500
    All Star
    • Jul 2002
    • 8062

    #2
    Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

    All good calls, countryboy. My additions:

    1. A more detailed setup model in addition to the basic model. I'd love to see something like the setup model in NASCAR Heat 2002 as an advanced option.

    2. The elimination of Total Team Control. It's unrealistic and stupid. A flop.

    3. Realistic ordering of the field during cautions. If you cause the wreck or are caught in a wreck, you should not be allowed to line up in the spot you occupied before the accident occurred even though NASCAR doesn't race back to the green anymore.

    4. Better online modes. Damn it, it's ridiculous that everyone in a race room is tossed after one race. The ability to hold all racers in one room for as long as the host desires is ESSENTIAL.

    Take care,
    PK
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    • countryboy
      Growing pains
      • Sep 2003
      • 52812

      #3
      Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

      Originally posted by pk500
      All good calls, countryboy. My additions:

      1. A more detailed setup model in addition to the basic model. I'd love to see something like the setup model in NASCAR Heat 2002 as an advanced option.

      2. The elimination of Total Team Control. It's unrealistic and stupid. A flop.

      3. Realistic ordering of the field during cautions. If you cause the wreck or are caught in a wreck, you should not be allowed to line up in the spot you occupied before the accident occurred even though NASCAR doesn't race back to the green anymore.

      4. Better online modes. Damn it, it's ridiculous that everyone in a race room is tossed after one race. The ability to hold all racers in one room for as long as the host desires is ESSENTIAL.

      Take care,
      PK

      yes.... I agree 150% with all your additions. I wish they would make the car setup like the Nascar Heat series. That would be a huge improvement.
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      I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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      • nyisles16
        All Star
        • Apr 2003
        • 8317

        #4
        Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

        better collisions/ wrecks.. for some reason, if i get into a wreck, it doesnt seem "right" the damage that is done...


        oh - & with create a car, get rid of the 3 digit numbers...

        & hopefully they can include more Busch & Truck drivers (if they have them in the game)..

        along with actually having to qualify, also have drivers have the ability to use provisionals to get in..

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        • b_assassin
          Rookie
          • Mar 2004
          • 167

          #5
          Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

          All good ideas IMO, in fact it looks a lot like the existing feature set for Papyrus' Nascar Racing games A few things that are near and dear to my heart:

          1 - A functional roster editor: every other sports game has one, why can't I create and move drivers around as I see fit? I get annoyed when silly season starts and I can't fire and re-assign drivers as it happens in real life

          2 - More robust online functionality: Perhaps the ability to organize leagues/tournaments, and a more transparent ranking system for online play. I know people tend to race the plate tracks (and Bristol) a lot, but I think it would be cool if you could set up tournaments at a variety of tracks to see who the good 'all-around' drivers are, not just who has the trick setup for a particular track. Matchmaking and the like still need a ton of improvement, a la PK's comments.

          3 - Improved car physics: It could have just been the crappy setups, but it seems to me that car physics regressed in Nascar 06. I'm not asking for NR2003 sim-perfect physics, but please at least make the handling predictable at all tracks. Again, the popular tracks felt good in 06, but everywhere else was an exercise in frustration. AI also plays a role in this as well, and shouldn't just be running on rails at tracks where NO ONE can maintain speed through the turns.

          This is all I can think of at the moment...

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          • countryboy
            Growing pains
            • Sep 2003
            • 52812

            #6
            Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

            more great ideas. Now lets hope that someone is listening/reading
            I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

            I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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            • Rodster
              Banned
              • Mar 2003
              • 5709

              #7
              Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

              Originally posted by countryboy
              more great ideas. Now lets hope that someone is listening/reading
              EA has a survey (easpports.com/nascar06) regarding their Nascar franchise and they want to hear from us and what we think will make the game beter. I did my part and completed the survey.

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              • lnin0
                MVP
                • Aug 2003
                • 1507

                #8
                Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                All great ideas guys.

                I would really love to see EA get rid of the gimmick stuff like TTC and start pushing the console series more in line with the PC title. I am not saying a 100% match but something a little less arcade feeling and acting. It always seems like EA is aiming too far beyond the fanbase for this game as if they think it can reach a huge audience like Madden or Burnout. Instead they should just bulking it up and give the NASCAR/race fans what they want - which I think is something more realistic, not just in handling but everything (flags, damage, pits, etc.). I think that would increase their sales more than going for all the casuals kiddies with that gimmick stuff.

                I am also in total agreement with having accelerated tire/fuel for shorter races. Being able to run 1/4 the laps but having the fuel/tire wear at 4 times the normal rate means you get all the pit statagies of a full race. Guess that is all providing they put in a really solid damage/wear engine.

                They also need to completely overhaul online. This game needs to smoothly support a minimum of 12 players but 20 would be even better.

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                • wawasman
                  P*ng
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 1531

                  #9
                  Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                  Originally posted by countryboy
                  - the option of setting the frequency of how many pit stops you have to make. Ex. setting a race length of 50% but then setting tire wear and fuel consumption to 2 times faster than normal rate. Thus causing you to pit 3-4 times a race just like a regular Nascar race
                  They had that back in either NASCAR 2000 or 2001. It was called "pit scaling", and allowed you to set the frequency of tire wear/fuel to emulate a full race even when running sprints. I loved that feature and never understood why they eliminated it.

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                  • countryboy
                    Growing pains
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 52812

                    #10
                    Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                    Originally posted by wawasman
                    They had that back in either NASCAR 2000 or 2001. It was called "pit scaling", and allowed you to set the frequency of tire wear/fuel to emulate a full race even when running sprints. I loved that feature and never understood why they eliminated it.
                    me neither
                    I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                    I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                    • countryboy
                      Growing pains
                      • Sep 2003
                      • 52812

                      #11
                      Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                      Originally posted by Rodster
                      EA has a survey (easpports.com/nascar06) regarding their Nascar franchise and they want to hear from us and what we think will make the game beter. I did my part and completed the survey.
                      thanks rodster... going to complete it right now.
                      I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                      I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                      • Happy29
                        All Star
                        • Jan 2006
                        • 5493

                        #12
                        Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                        One thing EA should get rid of on 07 is Bill Webber i cant stand that guy, Actually they should buy a copy of NASCAR RACING 2003 SEASON by papyrus and learn how to make a real NASCAR sim
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                        • FinsUp75
                          PRO
                          • Nov 2004
                          • 376

                          #13
                          Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                          I would like to see a feature where you could hire/fire Crew Chiefs for your team. They would have rated attributes/grades. Actually, I think this is already in the game, but I would like to see the option for your crew chief/mechanics to actually do setups based on your feedback of how the car is doing in practice laps. Include some statistics from those practice laps and have your crew automatically make adjustments accordingly.

                          I personally find setting up the car to be more tedious than most probably do. I like to think that most NASCAR drivers feel the same way, meaning, they would rather be out driving and competing versus having to guess which way I turn the wedge, how much I should adjust the 2nd gear ratio for max speeds at Bristol, etc.

                          In other words, a feature that would let me play the part of a NASCAR driver, not the part of NASCAR mechanic.
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                          • countryboy
                            Growing pains
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 52812

                            #14
                            Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                            Originally posted by hoosier_bengal
                            I would like to see a feature where you could hire/fire Crew Chiefs for your team. They would have rated attributes/grades. Actually, I think this is already in the game, but I would like to see the option for your crew chief/mechanics to actually do setups based on your feedback of how the car is doing in practice laps. Include some statistics from those practice laps and have your crew automatically make adjustments accordingly.

                            I personally find setting up the car to be more tedious than most probably do. I like to think that most NASCAR drivers feel the same way, meaning, they would rather be out driving and competing versus having to guess which way I turn the wedge, how much I should adjust the 2nd gear ratio for max speeds at Bristol, etc.

                            In other words, a feature that would let me play the part of a NASCAR driver, not the part of NASCAR mechanic.
                            another great idea
                            I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                            I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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                            • Starbase503
                              Rookie
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 406

                              #15
                              Re: What would you like to see in Nascar '07?

                              Originally posted by b_assassin
                              All good ideas IMO, in fact it looks a lot like the existing feature set for Papyrus' Nascar Racing games A few things that are near and dear to my heart:

                              A functional roster editor: every other sports game has one, why can't I create and move drivers around as I see fit? I get annoyed when silly season starts and I can't fire and re-assign drivers as it happens in real life
                              Amen to this. It would benefit this game probably more than others since for some reason this game is always released near the end of the season and based on LAST season's drivers and races, putting NASCAR players a good 1-1/2 years behind the current time frame. All other games let us play the current season, and they usually released several months BEFORE the actual season starts. What makes this one so different?
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