Having read through all the comments and feedback in respect of the new version, I would have to say I broadly agree with them all.
Hopefully, the emphasis here, being described as 'Early Access', means this is, in fact, a 'Trial' version and the comments of the faithful users will be implemented into the resulting operational launch version.
I would say, as a pc user, the key question would be: "does this new version give me more that the existing flash player version we have used and grown to love over many years now?" Unfortunately, the answer to that has to be a very profound "No", as the new version, in it's current 'Early Access' form offers considerably less.
It appears the whole transformation has been built upon the far inferior mobile version, when it realistically should have been based upon the existing pc version and built up from that at the outset.
All the points about the function and operation previously made in this forum ought to be looked at and rectified.
In addition, i have some further items of concern:
Avatars - As with the clubs and equipment members have spent good money on acquiring, the avatar clothing that I've paid for ought to be transferred over. This needs to apply to golf bags too. I've spent a lot of money on these items and I'd like them back please!
Player Stats - These can only be accessed when a player is taking a shot. Previously you could look at these at any time, for any player during a game.
Full Screen - Players should be able to toggle in and out during play.
Chat - The chat box is very cumbersome - having to toggle in and out of it. Previously it was a drop down box and could be left in the background during play.
Friends - Again, you could drop this down during play to see who was around.
Account - This version doesn't seem to allow you to access your account page, either when your on the home screen or during play.
Appearance - Still haven't worked out how to get a photo on the new version, or how to change it?
Graphics - Avatars, balls, flagpoles seem very robotic and superimposed. Don't blend in with the course graphics very well.
Putting Grid - The back half disappears when you click to aim, making alignment very difficult. Also the dialogue boxes during aim and following the putt obscure the line.
Reverse Camera/Alternate views - These are not available when other players are taking shots. For example, you can't see the reverse putt line when you might have to follow with a similar shot.
I'm sure there's many other shortcomings that will come to light in fine-tuning this new version. All in all, however, it does seem this has been approached from the wrong angle and the far superior pc version has been disregarded when, really, it ought to have been the starting point. Member customers are being thrown an inferior version and it's giving me far less than I'm accustomed to with the current version. Please either address these issues or seek to extend the flash version.
Thanking you as an avid follower and customer. bb