NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

**Aggies7** · 03-29-2011, 04:26 AM

I know this will help claymatthews but I think I saw a bud created car and I figure that would be a little harder to create than the General Lee. I just hope places aren't sold out after I get out of court.

**buckeye02** · 03-29-2011, 04:45 AM

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Well im on the fence here. Im kinda disappointed from what Ive heard so far. Career Mode only 1 season??? I need to go read the definition of the word "career" to make sure Im not wrong. Also, no new points system for a while, glitch in the lucky dog cars placement, inability to replace cars in season or so called career with created cars, Dana Patrick being in the game is mega-lame too. The lack of a trophy room like NCAA footballs shrine is a minor let down too. The dusk not changing over to night sucks too. I dont like the May/June patch either, thats months away.

It sounds like gameplay is the only place that this game is better than NASCAR 09. As good as NTG2011's paint shop sounds, it still doesnt compare to Nascar 09s paint booth. 09 had a real career mode and multiple series in the game too.

I dont know where im at as far as buying the game just yet, doesnt seem like its worth $60. I dont understand how they can justify calling their career mode a career mode. Lack of a progressing career with retiring drivers is bad news.

Is the Kentucky track included in the schedule from the start??? I did have that one question.

**Aggies7** · 03-29-2011, 04:49 AM

Whats the may/June patch. And I'm sorry but can't answer any of your questions. My biggest issue was no demo. I just wanted to sew how this played before I bought it.

**AEJustin** · 03-29-2011, 04:49 AM

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Kentucky is available from the start, I don't believe it is in the schedule for career mode as it's the 2010 schedule. Once the update comes out for the 2011 DLC then it will be in the schedule. One other thing to note before I go to bed, I did notice that the yellow line rule doesn't seem to be in effect at daytona and talladega that I noticed (Dunno if this is supposed to be fixed in the updates or not or if it was intentionally left out) Either way I'm having more fun playing this NASCAR game than pretty much any other console racer before. If you all want me to post more videos or whatever just let me know and I can do that tomorrow night as I'll be in classes from 10a-10p tomorrow (well I guess today now lol)

**rebelron22** · 03-29-2011, 07:29 AM

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Thanks for the video AEJustin!, looks like that video showed all there is to choose from as far as sponsors and shapes go. Pretty much what I was asking to see, Thanks again!

**bluengold34_OS** · 03-29-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally posted by nascarthegame

Hey Blue, for if you come back on tomorrow. I've read every post in here to this point, but now I can't remember if you mentioned it. What camera angle do you use when you are racing? I'm just impressed with how well you control the car, and wondering if your race view makes a difference. I've noticed in other racing games I play, when I am inside the car I drive better than the follow view.

I usually go with hood cam, or cockpit1 cam. Hood cam is the one I use probably the most though.

**TIm** · 03-29-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally posted by Block-O

Well im on the fence here. Im kinda disappointed from what Ive heard so far. Career Mode only 1 season??? I need to go read the definition of the word "career" to make sure Im not wrong. Also, no new points system for a while, glitch in the lucky dog cars placement, inability to replace cars in season or so called career with created cars, Dana Patrick being in the game is mega-lame too. The lack of a trophy room like NCAA footballs shrine is a minor let down too. The dusk not changing over to night sucks too. I dont like the May/June patch either, thats months away.

It sounds like gameplay is the only place that this game is better than NASCAR 09. As good as NTG2011's paint shop sounds, it still doesnt compare to Nascar 09s paint booth. 09 had a real career mode and multiple series in the game too.

I dont know where im at as far as buying the game just yet, doesnt seem like its worth $60. I dont understand how they can justify calling their career mode a career mode. Lack of a progressing career with retiring drivers is bad news.

Is the Kentucky track included in the schedule from the start??? I did have that one question.

Well I will tell you this.. I may agree with everything you said when I get the game today.. However, As said in a previous post I really believe that this series will be a Diamond in the rough.. Listening to a developer interview, It's got me pretty excited for the future.. Ed was straight up...

I will give them my money because It looks to race really well and I choose to support them so they can keep this series going.

**ckgordon24** · 03-29-2011, 08:45 AM

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Getting game in 2 hours central time. My psn is ckgordon24 if anyone wants to race later. Man I can't wait been up since 6 this morning. Thank God I took off from work.

**Kibby** · 03-29-2011, 09:15 AM

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Just saw this NASCAR 2011 video on YouTube, it's very funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2djBsPzA9xE

**brandon27** · 03-29-2011, 09:41 AM

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Blue and the others here, thanks for all your impressions on this game so far. Been reading this thread constantly since Thursday. Finally, I can go pick up my copy today! Leaving the house now, excited to get this today along with TW12/Masters as well.

I guess the one good thing that has come of this throat infection and cold I have is that its enabled me to take a legitimate sick day for once for a game release!

**SSWood10** · 03-29-2011, 09:43 AM

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Both funny and sad to see unfortunately.(see Bristol vid above)

Hopefully the Devs can do a lot of patching to fix all this kind of stuff.

**Kibby** · 03-29-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by SSWood10

Both funny and sad to see unfortunately.(see Bristol vid above)

Hopefully the Devs can do a lot of patching to fix all this kind of stuff.

Well to be fair, much of that wreck occurred after the race concluded, and it's typical for racing A.I. to go brain dead after the checkered flag - that goes for every racing game.

**TIm** · 03-29-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by Kibby

Well to be fair, much of that wreck occurred after the race concluded, and it's typical for racing A.I. to go brain dead after the checkered flag - that goes for every racing game.

Good call man!! The race just finished... First time I watched it I just didn't pay attention!! Users, Take note!!!! This happens AFTER the race finishes... AI DOES go braindead in most games when races are completed as Kibby stated.... I was going to get my copy by now but since I have to go back into town in a couple of hours, I will just go then!! I might think about getting the microsoft wheel but will try the controller first...

**GibsonD90** · 03-29-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by TIm

Good call man!! The race just finished... First time I watched it I just didn't pay attention!! Users, Take note!!!! This happens AFTER the race finishes... AI DOES go braindead in most games when races are completed as Kibby stated.... I was going to get my copy by now but since I have to go back into town in a couple of hours, I will just go then!! I might think about getting the microsoft wheel but will try the controller first...

Well actually, no, it doesn't. The user finished 1st, meaning all of those AI cars would still need to finish at least one more lap..

**SSWood10** · 03-29-2011, 10:50 AM

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I realize it was after the race had finished, but can it be that hard to just program the cars to continue to pit lane single file? Just something strange about racing games for so many years how the AI is always doing weird things. (ie: braking too much in corners or tri-ovals etc) Someday it'll get figured out I'm sure.

Looking forward to picking up a copy later today to give a shot. Not expecting iRacing or NR 2003 but something as a change to MLB The Show all the time.

edit: you're right Gibson, that all happened while the race was officially still going on actually, hmmm.

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