We are trying out a web site dedicated to 2K3 chat... it can be found HERE.
There's also a link to the chat on the main TTA03
Ladder Page.
No. We play for free using the Network Play/Direct IP mode of play.
There's a pay site called EA Sports On-Line(EASO) but we use the free mode of
playing on-line.
From the main Tiger Woods menu, click on "Network Play". On the
next screen, choose the "Direct IP" option. Type in your
username and choose whether you will "Join Game" or "Host
Game". If you are joining the game, you'll need to enter the IP address
of the "host" (setter). If you are "hosting", you
don't need to enter an IP address. The other players joining the game will enter your IP address. Click
"Login" at the bottom right of screen. On the next screen
click on the name of the match then click "Join". You will be taken to
the "Direct IP Lobby" where you'll see the other player(s) in the
game and you'll be able to chat with them. When everyone is there, the setter
will start the match. When the setter starts the match, you will go to the "Select
Golfer" screen. Make sure the golfer listed is the golfer you want to
play with and click on the "Next" button in the lower
right corner to join the match and away you go!
Don't try to do this while joining an on-line match, it takes a few minutes.
From the main game menu, click on "Play Golf"... select
"Stroke" play. On the "Select Golfer" screen, click on the
"New Golfer" box in the middle. Enter the name you will be using.
Select "Custom Male Golfer" or "Custom Female Golfer", you
get more outfit choices on these. Select your shirt, pants, etc. When done
click "ok". Your new player will be in the list of "Available
Golfers". Be sure to remove any other players you were using from
the "Selected Golfers" list. You should only have one golfer listed.
6. How do I set
Alternate Shot for a team match so the order is right?
In a 4 player Alternate Shot Match, the partner of the match setter has to join the match last or the order
will be wrong. Everyone meets in the "Direct IP Lobby";
the order doesn't matter there. However, when the setter starts the
match, the two opposing players must join before the setters partner. The partner of the setter
can count to 15 or can get a message from his partner on
MSN to join.
7. My
Game is slow, what can I do?
Don't worry, the game runs slower than previous versions of Tiger Woods for everyone. The
best advice is to be patient and get used to the new pace of play. Some people have found a
slight improvement in speed with a video card upgrade or additional memory.
Keep in mind that this is a new software release and we are hopeful that EA Sports will be
releasing update patches to improve the speed of play.
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8. Why does my meter
skip back half way when I make a full swing?
If you swing too hard and go past the end of the 3-click meter, it will
skip back to less than half swing. It happens on everyone's game. Try to be
careful when swinging to the end of the meter!
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9. How come sometimes I
get booted while I'm playing on-line?
Just like in previous versions of Tiger Woods, it happens to everyone from time to time. Two issues
have come up that might be possible causes; excessive chatting during the game
and network frequency conflicts involving play with 2 or more cable modem
players in the same match. We've heard that Ea Sports is aware of this issue
and is working on it. Let's hope that EA Sports
will release software update patches soon.
Until then, try to be patient!
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10. Why does my meter start
swinging sometimes while I'm typing?
To chat in a game, you need to press "Enter" first, type your
comment, then press "Enter" again. Remember that the Spacebar can be used to
swing in 3 click meter mode so if you don't press "Enter" or press "Enter" but
start typing too fast and hit your spacebar, you will activate your swing. Also, if you press
"Enter" while your screen is changing to the next view it may not
register as a keystroke. The best way to avoid
this problem is to be cautious and deliberate with your typing when it's your turn to
hit. Always remember to press "Enter" before you start typing, wait
for the screen to change between shots or holes and
even pause for a second or two before typing after pressing "Enter".
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11. What is the "post_me"
player and how to I create one?
Because the Ladder was set up as a 2 vs. 2 ladder, all posts have to have 4
players listed in the post. However, team Captains can sign up to the ladder a
2nd time and create a fictitious
player called "post_me" with the team initials in front. Don't worry
about a duplicate account, we're aware that Captains will have 2 accounts.
For posting
purposes, this fictitious player can be used as the missing player if you want
to play a 1 on 1 or a 2 on 1 match. If you play 1 on 1 or 2 on 1 and
lose, you would post the match to your opponent and their "post_me"
player (if needed) and use your teams "post_me" player (if needed) as your partner in the
post. See the next FAQ on why we allow 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 matches.
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12. Why do you allow
all formats of team play on this ladder?
The answer is
simple... if it's good enough for the PGA and LPGA tours, the European tour and
college golf, it's good enough for us. The Ryder
Cup is a good example of 1 on 1 play in a team format. For professional women's
golf, it's the
Solheim
Cup. For college golf its the NCAA
National Golf Championship. Representing your team in different formats
of play isn't foreign to amateur and professional golf. If different
formats of team play are accepted in the real golf world, they should be accepted
in computer golf.
The truth is... every match played on this ladder is a team match,
regardless of how many players are in the match. When
you play, you are representing your
team, you are playing for your team and you are competing for team rank. If a team has confidence in their
players and a player is confident enough to represent their team, he/she should be
allowed the opportunity to play outside of the 2 on
2 format. It's a new game and there are new possibilities of team play.
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13. Can I play
True Swing on this ladder?
All tournaments will be 3-click.
However, outside of tournaments, players can decide the swing type provided prior
consent is given by all
the players in the match. If one player objects to anything other that
3-click, the match should be set 3-click.
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14. Can I play
EASO matches here?
Sorry, this ladder plays through the
Network/Direct IP mode of play only. We started this ladder because we
feel that paying a monthly fee to play a game we already paid for is
wrong. EASO is there if you want to play on it but until EA Sports
changes their policy, which we hear they will, all matches will be played
through the Network/Direct IP mode.
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