Cue Club 2 Update #78

Hi Everyone,

For our first update of 2021 we have an array of new features and improvements to snooker, with tweaks to graphics, cameras, game rules, ball nomination, practice mode, user interface and menus. We hope you enjoy this latest update and would like to send thanks to all our players around the world for your continued support and feedback, as we continue to refine Cue Club 2.

Added ability to make faster ball nomination in snooker, based on the direction of aim. See 'Options > Basic Controls > Ball Nomination (Snooker)'. Default setting is automatic, but this can be switched back to manual nomination if preferred.
Related to above, we have added a text hint on-screen when the player tries to shoot, and ball or pocket nomination is still required.
In snooker (6, 10 and 15 red games), the current player's break score is now permanently displayed at the top of the screen.
In snooker, the 'Replace balls' option is no longer offered following a foul if the offending player managed to successfully hit the 'on' ball. The option is also removed if either player requires penalty points to win the frame, as per the official rules of the game.
Practice modes have been improved, and in snooker the colours are automatically re-spotted to improve the flow of the game. Similarly, in pool practice (6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 ball), the 'money' ball is now replaced on the table if sunk early in the game.
Introduced a new 'Snooker Colours' practice mode with just the six coloured balls on their spots, so players can practice clearing up in the later stages of the game.
New menu controls to adjust the visibility of the round aiming target in 3D mode. Go to 'Options > Aiming > 3D View' and adjust the 'Target' option. There are 4 settings available including a 'Focussed' setting for easy aiming, and 3 levels of blur which offers less assistance for more advanced players.
Added an option to adjust the default level of applied top spin. See 'Options > Controls > Advanced Settings > Default Topspin'. 7 Settings are available from -30 degrees to +30 degrees.
On the Trophy Summary menu the icons now can now be hovered over to reveal the name of the achievement. Clicking on the icons will jump to a 3D trophy view. See 'Achievements > Trophies > Summary'.
Added a new option to allow players to alternate who breaks in games of pool. See 'Options > Match Settings > Start Player'. Default option is that the winner of the previous game breaks off.
Added option to disable use of the 2D camera. This might be desirable if you prefer to play exclusively in 3D mode without the assistance of an overhead view. See 'Options > Cameras > Allow use of 2D Camera'. The default setting is 'Yes' (enabled).
When playing in a theatre venue and the audience applaud after a good shot, the camera now remains focussed on the table to capture the action of the balls rolling, but clicking the middle mouse button or gamepad left shoulder button will zoom out to see more of the crowd's reaction.
Increased the range of settings for the camera in first person mode, allowing the view to be moved even further back along the cue. See 'Options > Cameras > Distance to Ball (3D)'. Ranges from 30cm to 1.5m over 10 settings. Note: increasing the distance over 1 metre will raise the height of the table lamp to reduce potential obstructions when the camera is positioned up high.
Fixed a table lamp artefact in 3D mode that sometimes showed a fine line between the edge of the lamp and the haze effect.
Introduced a menu option to automatically award lower-level trophies in Bar Challenge and Tournament modes if the player wins a trophy on a harder difficulty setting. See 'Achievements > Trophies' and click on the 'Settings' capsule at the bottom of the page. The default setting is off and the option is fully reversible.
Fixed a bug in Slam mode, where the audience would sigh if the cue ball fell into a pocket when playing in a theatre venue.
Fixed a related issue in Slam mode where the referee would sometimes attempt to respot the cue ball twice after being potted.
Solved an issue that sometimes enabled access to Cocktail or Penthouse bar when it had not been correctly unlocked.
Improved overall layout of menu options with better positioning and alignment of text and buttons, and more consistent formatting.
Small visual enhancements to Bar Challenge trophies.
Other minor fixes and enhancements.