NASCAR The Game 2011 Q&A and Impressions

[bluengold34_OS]

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Thanks, I have read enough. It is not uncommon to get the pole and find yourself in the back when it all ends. Isn't that how Daytona usually end? As a matter of fact, I can shut my eyes and see how this race unfolded for you. Sounds to me like real life and though I know the game isn't perfect especially for a first year effort, I have a feeling this game will only get better once they get the kinks worked out. I appreciate the time you put in for us and the honesty which I have and always will respect. Once my Amazon $25 back for TW 12 and $10 for Shift 2 unleased post to my account, this is where I will put the money. Should have the PS3 version by next weekend at the latest.

Thank's Rules...I really appreciate the kind words bro. Hit me when the eagle has landed brother!

What kind of music is in the game Blue?

Damn good question.......and I couldn't tell you to save my life. I have no idea if it's even a real soundtrack. I can't honestly recall any real music playing, it ll just sounded like "score" music. Next time I jump back on the PS3, I will make it a point to listen and look for ya.

[JeffAlbertson]

Hey everyone, new here. In fact, just set up a username not 2 minutes ago. I signed up to first off thank Blue for the work he's done in getting his impressions and information out to us, and secondly, to participate in what I think has been an insightful and pretty darn fun community discussion to follow the past couple of days. I'm set to get this game after what I have seen and read from Blue and all the other contributors here, I do have one question though:

Blue, Have you seen any indication of teamwork in the races you've played, where drivers under the same banner hook up, that kind of thing, or is it more of a, find what works for you and follow it to the start/finish with the AI?

[mashookaloo123]

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thanks for the feedback man it means alot. whats your psn? maybe one day i can race u online lol im repping the #11 car.

[redsox111820]

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Thank's Rules...I really appreciate the kind words bro. Hit me when the eagle has landed brother!




Damn good question.......and I couldn't tell you to save my life. I have no idea if it's even a real soundtrack. I can't honestly recall any real music playing, it ll just sounded like "score" music. Next time I jump back on the PS3, I will make it a point to listen and look for ya.

Thanks Blue. I HOPE it is NOTHING!!! like gt5's elevator music

[bluengold34_OS]

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Hey everyone, new here. In fact, just set up a username not 2 minutes ago. I signed up to first off thank Blue for the work he's done in getting his impressions and information out to us, and secondly, to participate in what I think has been an insightful and pretty darn fun community discussion to follow the past couple of days. I'm set to get this game after what I have seen and read from Blue and all the other contributors here, I do have one question though:

Blue, Have you seen any indication of teamwork in the races you've played, where drivers under the same banner hook up, that kind of thing, or is it more of a, find what works for you and follow it to the start/finish with the AI?

First of all Jeff, welcome to the site bro. It can be intimidating at first, but there is a great core of guys here, and its only getting bigger.

Secondly...

I have seen no indication at all of true teamwork between actual teammates. I have seen guys hook up with each other, and the AI has no issue dropping right behind you and being your draft partner.

In a couple of races, Dale Jr. was my rival, and in another Mark Martin was.....but I drive as Jeff Gordon, so I don't think there is any digital correlation at all, in regards to real-world teammates.

[seasprite]

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After putting about 7 hours into it I can pretty much give my opinion that the game is great and I would echo Blue's opinion that gameplay wise and race feel, it is the best I have played on console. There are some issues that I have but they have to do with multiplayer and some of those things should be taken care of on the release date patch. I started playing on medium difficulty with "racer" assist just to get a feel of the game. Raced at Daytona and it wasnt much of a race, I really didnt see anyone other than on my minimap. But after racing through the season up til Martinsville, I have been on very hard and legend assist and I can tell a huge difference. I havent seen the justin tv stuff so I dont really know what is going on with that, but I can tell you that my experience has been very, very good on the single player side of the house. Cant really say anything about multiplayer yet. I will also comment that on the harder settings, you absolutely have to bump draft with someone or you will get left in a hurry. The AI also seems to run in packs and I think they did a very nice job with that. I will put some more time into the game in the morning and if anyone has any Xbox 360 specific questions that Blue hasnt answered, let me know and I will try my best to answer them as soon as I can tomorrow.

[Rules]

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Hey everyone, new here. In fact, just set up a username not 2 minutes ago. I signed up to first off thank Blue for the work he's done in getting his impressions and information out to us, and secondly, to participate in what I think has been an insightful and pretty darn fun community discussion to follow the past couple of days. I'm set to get this game after what I have seen and read from Blue and all the other contributors here, I do have one question though:

Blue, Have you seen any indication of teamwork in the races you've played, where drivers under the same banner hook up, that kind of thing, or is it more of a, find what works for you and follow it to the start/finish with the AI?

Welcome brother! It is great to see alot of newcomers. Hope to continue to see you all here during and after NTG 2011 hits the shelves.

[bluengold34_OS]

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thanks for the feedback man it means alot. whats your psn? maybe one day i can race u online lol im repping the #11 car.

Hit me up brother, it's bluengold34 on the psn

Thanks Blue. I HOPE it is NOTHING!!! like gt5's elevator music

No worries, happy to answer! Obviously its not horrendous enough to cause any type of permanent damage, and not remarkable enough to insure any sustaining memory's.

[Rules]

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After putting about 7 hours into it I can pretty much give my opinion that the game is great and I would echo Blue's opinion that gameplay wise and race feel, it is the best I have played on console. There are some issues that I have but they have to do with multiplayer and some of those things should be taken care of on the release date patch. I started playing on medium difficulty with "racer" assist just to get a feel of the game. Raced at Daytona and it wasnt much of a race, I really didnt see anyone other than on my minimap. But after racing through the season up til Martinsville, I have been on very hard and legend assist and I can tell a huge difference. I havent seen the justin tv stuff so I dont really know what is going on with that, but I can tell you that my experience has been very, very good on the single player side of the house. Cant really say anything about multiplayer yet. I will also comment that on the harder settings, you absolutely have to bump draft with someone or you will get left in a hurry. The AI also seems to run in packs and I think they did a very nice job with that. I will put some more time into the game in the morning and if anyone has any Xbox 360 specific questions that Blue hasnt answered, let me know and I will try my best to answer them as soon as I can tomorrow.

Awesome, another who is echoing the need for the draft. I was worried about that and it definitely proves the dev's have been playing on easier settings.

[bluengold34_OS]

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After putting about 7 hours into it I can pretty much give my opinion that the game is great and I would echo Blue's opinion that gameplay wise and race feel, it is the best I have played on console. There are some issues that I have but they have to do with multiplayer and some of those things should be taken care of on the release date patch. I started playing on medium difficulty with "racer" assist just to get a feel of the game. Raced at Daytona and it wasnt much of a race, I really didnt see anyone other than on my minimap. But after racing through the season up til Martinsville, I have been on very hard and legend assist and I can tell a huge difference. I havent seen the justin tv stuff so I dont really know what is going on with that, but I can tell you that my experience has been very, very good on the single player side of the house. Cant really say anything about multiplayer yet. I will also comment that on the harder settings, you absolutely have to bump draft with someone or you will get left in a hurry. The AI also seems to run in packs and I think they did a very nice job with that. I will put some more time into the game in the morning and if anyone has any Xbox 360 specific questions that Blue hasnt answered, let me know and I will try my best to answer them as soon as I can tomorrow.

Well look who finally showed up...you're the Han Solo of NTG impressions

[redwingsfan]

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Posted this on the NTG forums earlier, but I figured I would post it here too.

So, if the AI cars are damaged and much slower after crashing will they get out of the way of the lead lap cars that are battling for the lead?

[seasprite]

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First of all Jeff, welcome to the site bro. It can be intimidating at first, but there is a great core of guys here, and its only getting bigger.

Secondly...

I have seen no indication at all of true teamwork between actual teammates. I have seen guys hook up with each other, and the AI has no issue dropping right behind you and being your draft partner.

In a couple of races, Dale Jr. was my rival, and in another Mark Martin was.....but I drive as Jeff Gordon, so I don't think there is any digital correlation at all, in regards to real-world teammates.

I agree, it was also odd that I was racing as JJ and Gordon is drafting by me with Ragan. I was like what the heck Jeff, I need some help here teammate!! Later in the race Gordon ended up tapping my on my left rear quarterpanel and spinning me out. The teamwork hookups do seem to be random, but I am paying attention to that to see if it changes as the season goes along.

[seasprite]

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Well look who fianlly showed up...you're the Han Solo of NTG impressions

Lol, I have had so much fun playing that before I knew it, it was late.

[redsox111820]

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I think GT5's music made me lose it. jk . Blue are you doing a leauge once the game comes out? I was just wondering.

[seasprite]

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Posted this on the NTG forums earlier, but I figured I would post it here too.

So, if the AI cars are damaged and much slower after crashing will they get out of the way of the lead lap cars that are battling for the lead?

I havent raced in races long enough for the lead pack to start lapping other racers, so I dont know. I will have to try racing a 300 lap race at daytona to test this out tommorrow.