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Disc Golf Unchained - VIDEO GAME!
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Wow, it looks like the thread picked up a little steam today! In any event, I wanted to respond to some feedback with a brand new segment I'd like to call the Disc Golf Unchained Tip of the Day(s). It will be my attempt to help resolve some of the more tricky inquiries.
First, I want to tackle the issue of disc wear and its effect on flight paths through a series of screenshots.
Let's take a look in my bag...
One thing that should pop out to you is the little colored bar under each disc. That bar is the wear meter, and as the disc breaks in the meter will change color from green to red. Once the bar is completely gone, the disc is pretty much useless.
Observe the flight paths of two discs:
Two identical shot selections with two similar discs. The only difference is the amount of wear. The disc on the left is severely worn in, to the point where we've basically nerfed it. The disc on the right flies as if it was new. We want players to cycle through the Pro Shop frequently to see what's new and to try out new discs. I have found some good uses for these "broken" discs and worn, flippy discs, so don't discount them out of hand.
You may also notice there are multiple plastic types (Base and Mid, in this case). You can now unlock better plastic as your player level increases. Higher grade plastic often increases durability, stability, and distance for the same mold of disc.
Well, I hoped you enjoyed the Disc Golf Unchained Tip of the Day(s). I'll keep putting info like this up here, so spread the word to friends if they need help with specific features. I may address the in the next DGU:TOTD(S).
First, I want to tackle the issue of disc wear and its effect on flight paths through a series of screenshots.
Let's take a look in my bag...
One thing that should pop out to you is the little colored bar under each disc. That bar is the wear meter, and as the disc breaks in the meter will change color from green to red. Once the bar is completely gone, the disc is pretty much useless.
Observe the flight paths of two discs:
Two identical shot selections with two similar discs. The only difference is the amount of wear. The disc on the left is severely worn in, to the point where we've basically nerfed it. The disc on the right flies as if it was new. We want players to cycle through the Pro Shop frequently to see what's new and to try out new discs. I have found some good uses for these "broken" discs and worn, flippy discs, so don't discount them out of hand.
You may also notice there are multiple plastic types (Base and Mid, in this case). You can now unlock better plastic as your player level increases. Higher grade plastic often increases durability, stability, and distance for the same mold of disc.
Well, I hoped you enjoyed the Disc Golf Unchained Tip of the Day(s). I'll keep putting info like this up here, so spread the word to friends if they need help with specific features. I may address the in the next DGU:TOTD(S).
CreemCheese
Double Eagle Member
I have to agree with the others about a lower powered putt. Sometimes you have to get over a hill, so the angle makes it go way past. Slide the power down to get the line right and then it's too close to the aim on the triple click and it ends up way off line.
Jenga54
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I set my power on the upstroke, so I have lots of time to hit the target after the power bar peaks and comes back to the target
Psicko
Eagle Member
Still learning the game. Just figured out the discs beat in. Got my first ace earlier today.
jchoate7
Eagle Member
I would also "humbly" submit this challenge to the community
Looks like a score from EA sports Tiger Woods PDGA console game
Hope this version was the in the latest Ipad update.
Jenga54
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I would also "humbly" submit this challenge to the community
Looks like a score from EA sports Tiger Woods PDGA console game
Hope this version was the in the latest Ipad update.
This was many moons ago (actually like 1 moon ago) but many versions prior to now. This was a version that crashed after you finished 18 so I had to screenshot before the last birdie for -16. That course is gone now
CaptainAnhyzer
* Ace Member *
-11 at Furnace Rock and just hit a 327' skip ace.
TheOtherBill
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Does the terrain matter to the speed of wear on discs?
I've also noticed that you can used a 'trashed' putter without much negative effect. My premium Intruder has no line left but I'm still missing 60 footers exactly the same as it was new. Helps to save a few bucks as the 'premium' drivers don't really last that long at all. If I have a distance driver that's even 1/2way down I'll normally buy another before starting a new round so I dont' get stuck without it.
Still digging this game, great work :hfive:
I've also noticed that you can used a 'trashed' putter without much negative effect. My premium Intruder has no line left but I'm still missing 60 footers exactly the same as it was new. Helps to save a few bucks as the 'premium' drivers don't really last that long at all. If I have a distance driver that's even 1/2way down I'll normally buy another before starting a new round so I dont' get stuck without it.
Still digging this game, great work :hfive:
kerplunk
Double Eagle Member
I have real trouble getting the "lean" to work. Anyone else?
TheOtherBill
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I haven't been able to since the last update.
It's touchy for me. Takes several tries usually to get the "lean" to respond.
Same goes for the disc selection from my bag. Often times it takes several touches of the selector to pick the disc.
Still waiting on my first Ace. How many of you use the "zoom" feature when aiming? I find the disc flight path is often not a good representation of the actual flight of the disc
Same goes for the disc selection from my bag. Often times it takes several touches of the selector to pick the disc.
Still waiting on my first Ace. How many of you use the "zoom" feature when aiming? I find the disc flight path is often not a good representation of the actual flight of the disc
Oh wow. I didn't even realize that the putters are affected by wear.
sumo21
Eagle Member
Love this game as I can play this anywhere and anytime. I think I have a 40+ disc arsenal. Each round nets me at least $18 at level 31. If I add more on my distance and accuracy that will go up. $18 can get you a combo of discs, 3 putters or 2 discs, no matter what type they are. It's a game that forces you to play lines and beckons your course management skills.
kerplunk
Double Eagle Member
I think maybe they weren't before an update, because I don't remember there being a colored bar under my putter when I started. However, I just bought a new putter and it doesn't fall out of the sky like my original one was doing.
kerplunk
Double Eagle Member
I hadn't been using it much, but I just started the other day with good results. However, it takes a lot longer, and partially because of this it makes the game less fun. Also I am pretty leveled up, which may help make the throw fly more like the representation.
It would be interesting to eventually see a "pro" mode where zooming and maybe even the flight path predictor are not an option.
Reniger
* Ace Member *
Finally got a decent round on Furnace Rock! I had been stuck at -8. Finally had what I constitute as the nearest to a perfect round as I'll ever get...
Puts all of my courses at -12 or better. Loving the game. Now if only I could play this well IRL. HA!
I'm currently at Power 8, Accuracy 9 using mainly a P-Wing, P-Raptor, and B-Puffin.
Puts all of my courses at -12 or better. Loving the game. Now if only I could play this well IRL. HA!
I'm currently at Power 8, Accuracy 9 using mainly a P-Wing, P-Raptor, and B-Puffin.
CaptainAnhyzer
* Ace Member *
When do the premium plastics start to show up?
Have all courses at -11 or better.
Accuracy 9, Power 9
Have all courses at -11 or better.
Accuracy 9, Power 9
kerplunk
Double Eagle Member
Finally got a decent round on Furnace Rock! I had been stuck at -8. Finally had what I constitute as the nearest to a perfect round as I'll ever get...
Puts all of my courses at -12 or better. Loving the game. Now if only I could play this well IRL. HA!
I'm currently at Power 8, Accuracy 9 using mainly a P-Wing, P-Raptor, and B-Puffin.
Nice! I was just wondering last night if anyone had shot a perfect round yet. Congrats!
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