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Sandy Morton
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« on: February 05, 2009, 10:52:21 AM » |
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Grandson has a Wii which he brings when he visits. Has anyone tried the Curling game for the Wii and if so is it good/bad/indifferent? |
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Ken
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2009, 10:57:24 AM » |
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Sandy, you must be desparate!
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strathydoug
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2009, 12:41:18 PM » |
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I have the Sports Island compilation of games which incorporates curling, it's ok for a laugh but not particularly reealistic in terms of shots played, tactics, etc. The package as a whole is probably worth around £15 IMHO.
Not tried the Winter Sports one yet
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Doug
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discodave
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2009, 12:43:16 PM » |
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I have a winter olympics game on the wii which has curling. I found it good novelty for a while although quite frustrating as well- In fact I'll sell it to you for £10 plus p+p! Fully boxed with instructions.
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wee eddie
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2009, 12:43:28 PM » |
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Does it dispense a wee Dram? While I watch you from the Gallery
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discodave
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2009, 12:46:28 PM » |
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It's best played after a wee dram with friends- as most games for the wii are!
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Sandy Morton
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2009, 12:59:08 PM » |
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I have a winter olympics game on the wii which has curling. I found it good novelty for a while although quite frustrating as well- In fact I'll sell it to you for £10 plus p+p! Fully boxed with instructions.
Sounds good - send me a PM with total cost or where you want the cheque sent or which ice rink do you frequent? |
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Sandy Morton
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2009, 05:48:04 PM » |
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Sandy, you must be desparate!
I do like playing games with the grandchildren but my shoulder can no longer cope with Wii tennis and I also hope I can beat them occasionally! |
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D.Third
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2009, 06:54:33 PM » |
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Funny you should mention that! After totally moggering up the game at Braehead on Saturday morning there, I was sitting at Starbucks (Yes I know I know, but I was taking a nosey at the shops) getting a quick something to eat and I started talking the person beside me. Turns out she used to play Curling years ago and also told me of the Wii Sports Island curling game. She told me that it was quite frustrating to play as she couldn't get it quite right. Anyway I managed to convince her and her husband to come along and play next Saturday. Whether they do or not is another question, but that's me, just doing my bit for the sport!  So, funny you should mention that! |
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I only play Curling because I'm too slow to do anything else!
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strathydoug
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2009, 08:12:10 PM » |
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Good stuff D Third, I think a really good curling game for the Wii could bring more people to the sport but it's up the the WCF to try and push for it I'd say
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Doug
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D.Third
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2009, 03:53:35 AM » |
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I have thought about how you could ever make a Curling machine, something to practice on, a bit like an Ergo or a treadmill, but, funnily enough, I cannot think of anything that would be massively practical!! Embarrassingly, after encouraging the people who were telling me about the sports Island thing, to come along on Saturday morning, I slept in totally and missed it, so I don't know if they ever went along!! By the way Strathy, that 'D' in my name stands for ... no, I'll let you guess  |
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I only play Curling because I'm too slow to do anything else!
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Hibby
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2009, 01:45:20 PM » |
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Could perfect a machine to practise sweeping on... shouldn't be too hard to rustle one up with changing resistance depending on... I dunno... how much weight you attach to the 'brush' to oppose your sweeping motion, or how much spring / elastic resistance you can get opposing the motion....
Hmm...
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D.Third
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2009, 01:24:02 AM » |
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Hmmm You can practice sweeping when you have no other option, but to do this thing called CLEAN!! Short of sliding about on a highly polished wooden floor or similar, how would you go about the rest though?? |
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I only play Curling because I'm too slow to do anything else!
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WeeWuman1981
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2009, 08:58:10 AM » |
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I have Sport's Island for the Wii with the curling. It was of some amusement at New Year when the family got together at our mum's. My brother in law got "curling" as a secret santa present (M&S apparently) and the kids had a blast. Even my 3 year old neice had fun. Back to the Wii curling tho. It tricky, trying to balance weight, handle etc etc is not easy. It fab fun tho when you have 3 family members who all curl or have curled and get beaten by their wee neices. |
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strathydoug
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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2009, 06:50:21 PM » |
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Hmmm You can practice sweeping when you have no other option, but to do this thing called CLEAN!! Short of sliding about on a highly polished wooden floor or similar, how would you go about the rest though?? Isn't Hibby a student? Nuff said   |
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Doug
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