EA and 2k “house rules”

[jbd345]

What’s everyone’s house rules on both games to keep things as close to sim as possible? Since things have been a little dry lately, thought this might stir some good discussion.

[lowpaiddonkey10]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

2k. No chipping on greens unless you would have to putt through fairway . No pitch shots with anything stronger than a pitching wedge. Back tees always. At least Medium Wind. At least Firm Fairways and Greens. Nothing slower than Green Speed 155. Legend 3 Click.

[lowpaiddonkey10]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

Pixel golf still not sim. Shame things got so dry with PGA EA so quick for ya.

[jbd345]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

Pixel golf still not sim. Shame things got so dry with PGA EA so quick for ya.

Nope still playing, I meant more so discussion around here. I’ll be playing both for awhile 👍

[MrArlingtonBeach]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

I don't really have any house rules for 2K in terms of gameplay, although I essentially adhere to TGCT standards when I play (no chipping on the green from within 75 feet, or when the putting line is blocked by non-green surfaces, etc.).

I do have a more "clean" screen in terms of the HUD I use. Elevation info is not on the marker, but is on the upper right, under the ball lie and club selection information. I turn off swing meters and such, and only get the swing feedback meter to show post-swing.

The only extra rules or guidelines I really enforce upon myself are in career mode to keep things "realistic":

- the fake U.S. Open rotates every year between Pebble, Torrey South, and Pinehurst No. 2
- the "North Shore Open" event is played every year at Torrey North
- the "Champions Invitational" event is played at Spyglass Hill
- The "Knott Championship" is played at Payne's Valley
- I must wear/use only clothing and gear from the brands I am sponsored by. Currently, I have Cobra for apparel (which means I wear Puma or Cobra items), and Titleist for clubs and ball
- when I choose my next rival, it has to be the lowest ranked player in the FedExCup standings on the current tier. If I lose to a rival, I must pick that same rival again the following week to seek out revenge...haha

[eagletal88]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

Playing 2k21 for the Switch. Instead of playing the subpar career mode, I just play local rounds and match up the schedule with the real tour schedule. So example, I just played TPC Deere Run. I play simultaneously with real life and whatever the cut is, I have to make to play the last 2 rounds. I didn't make the cut. Whenever there is a round where 2k21 doesn't have as an official course, I just try to find one that is most similar in difficulty and play.

Been doing this all year, and am really enjoying it.

[lowpaiddonkey10]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

House rules?

[RIFRIG]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

Use official controllers only. Don’t shout Sim play is where it’s at then dumb the game down with aftermarket controllers.

[AlanBer]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

I have a few.

First, no Flop shots.

Second, no Finesse shots unless it is the default type.

Third, roll a d6 on sand shots. A 5 or 6 and I have to use the Blast out of the bunker.

This last house rule I really don't do. I have considered abolishing the Pick shot altogether.

[Dawgfan1]

Re: EA and 2k “house rules”

EA. I have a set of house rules drummed up for when I get to the PGA Tour in my career, using most of them on the Korn Ferry Tour but not all.

- Difficulty: Sim + No Swing Meter + Putting Grid Off + No Putting Meter
- 50 AI Difficulty because it gives the most realistic scores
- I'll force myself to shape *all* shots, except putts of course. Right now in KFT I shape everything except approach shot types. I force drives to be shaped enough so that the game registers it as a Draw or Fade.
- I usually have to practice swing my shaped shots, so right now on the KFT I limit myself to 3 per shot. Will probably limit to 2 on the PGA Tour.
- For approach shots, I don't allow myself to take distance off of the highest on a shot type. If it's a big long or short of what I'd want, I either play a Finesse instead or try to hit over or underswing. The only exception to this is <90 yd shots where I have to take some distance off.
- I don't have many shot types right now, but for what I have I limit Flop shots to where it would make sense irl (bunker between me and the green, have a huge hill in front, etc.). In the bunker I limit Pick shots to if I have little green to run on or a huge upslope to the green. I'll probably place similar limits on Spinner when I get it, not sure if I'll ever use Hack unless the lie penalties get properly penal.
- I putt more conservatively, not letting myself blast short putts in the hole and have to play the slope.
- I limit my skill points to a more realistic overall. Right now 74 in the KFT and near the top of the standings, will give myself a bump for PGA to the low 80s depending on how I finish. Whatever skill points I can add after that I'll probably figure out some reward system where finishing high in tournaments lets me add some skill points. I'll avoid using specs unless I feel it is necessary to be competitive.

I think that's all l I have, I have no clue how well it will work on the PGA Tour but hopefully it gives me a good challenge. It may seem like a lot to keep track of but it doesn't really feel like it once I've used them for a tournament or two.