JohnKaram
01-09-2010, 10:26 AM
I have been using Your Shape since December 26. I am not a representative from Ubisoft nor am I an expert user of Your Shape. Having said that there are some things that are pretty clear. I will list them by category (complaint?).
On the Outline: To put it simply there is none. Nobody at Ubisoft or even the Forum Manager will say this but it was clearly a demonstrative marketing tool. It's not there so there is no use crying over that fact.
On the fact that it doesn't seem to pick up your movements correctly and you are getting low scores: There are two possibilities, 1. You have to make technical adjustments ie. lighting, clothing adjustments all are well documented or 2. You are not doing the exercise correctly. On this topic I think what Ubisoft is attempting is incredible. How many other exercise video or software media give you feedback on your form. The answer is,as of today, only Your Shape. They have opened up this door and it only is going to get better from here.
On the idea of you not being able to pick and choose your exercises. Folks this game is emulating you going to a fitness class. When you go to a fitness class the instructor does not customize the workout. He/she goes the through the workout as planned and gives you options to modify it if you can't get do the movement. If you are in that position modify the exercise to what you can do. The important thing is that you are doing something.
On the challenge Code. Ubisoft to my knowledge has released the code to a game reviewer named Alex. His review of the game (an excellent one) can be viewed at http://diehardgamefan.com/2009...ring-jenny-mccarthy/ (http://diehardgamefan.com/2009/12/04/review-your-shape-featuring-jenny-mccarthy/) . If you comment on his article and ask for the code he will email it to you. Why Ubisoft is choosing to release it this way is a mystery but at least you can try the extra challenge exercises. Apparently they are high intensity workouts so unless you are in good shape be careful.
On the way Ubisoft is choosing to communicate with its customers: On this I agree they have struck out badly. Their customer service seems to be non-existent and instead of addressing the issues they seem to have turtled and left it up to a forum manager to pass on our concerns to to them.
On the Software itself: One word "incredible". For $70 they have put together a great game that has made a difference in my exercise regimen. I have not only lost weight but feel my body tightening and toning. I usually work out for 15 minutes a day following the calendar it has created for me. I am amazed at what it can do! All I know is that I am getting a good workout each day and the more I use it the better I feel. Hats off to you Ubisoft you have made a major breakthrough in exercise gaming. I can hardly wait until your next version.
Hope this helps. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
On the Outline: To put it simply there is none. Nobody at Ubisoft or even the Forum Manager will say this but it was clearly a demonstrative marketing tool. It's not there so there is no use crying over that fact.
On the fact that it doesn't seem to pick up your movements correctly and you are getting low scores: There are two possibilities, 1. You have to make technical adjustments ie. lighting, clothing adjustments all are well documented or 2. You are not doing the exercise correctly. On this topic I think what Ubisoft is attempting is incredible. How many other exercise video or software media give you feedback on your form. The answer is,as of today, only Your Shape. They have opened up this door and it only is going to get better from here.
On the idea of you not being able to pick and choose your exercises. Folks this game is emulating you going to a fitness class. When you go to a fitness class the instructor does not customize the workout. He/she goes the through the workout as planned and gives you options to modify it if you can't get do the movement. If you are in that position modify the exercise to what you can do. The important thing is that you are doing something.
On the challenge Code. Ubisoft to my knowledge has released the code to a game reviewer named Alex. His review of the game (an excellent one) can be viewed at http://diehardgamefan.com/2009...ring-jenny-mccarthy/ (http://diehardgamefan.com/2009/12/04/review-your-shape-featuring-jenny-mccarthy/) . If you comment on his article and ask for the code he will email it to you. Why Ubisoft is choosing to release it this way is a mystery but at least you can try the extra challenge exercises. Apparently they are high intensity workouts so unless you are in good shape be careful.
On the way Ubisoft is choosing to communicate with its customers: On this I agree they have struck out badly. Their customer service seems to be non-existent and instead of addressing the issues they seem to have turtled and left it up to a forum manager to pass on our concerns to to them.
On the Software itself: One word "incredible". For $70 they have put together a great game that has made a difference in my exercise regimen. I have not only lost weight but feel my body tightening and toning. I usually work out for 15 minutes a day following the calendar it has created for me. I am amazed at what it can do! All I know is that I am getting a good workout each day and the more I use it the better I feel. Hats off to you Ubisoft you have made a major breakthrough in exercise gaming. I can hardly wait until your next version.
Hope this helps. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif