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14.1 - Straight Pool



Hi everyone,

We're pleased to announce the release of 14.1 Straight Pool in today's update, along with several new achievements, plus a collection of various improvements and fixes. Thanks again for your support and we hope you enjoy these latest additions to the game.


GAME MODES

  • Added 14.1 Straight Pool rules. Can be played against AI or another human player. Supports Quick Match, 2 Player, Tournament, Bar Challenge and Online Multiplayer. New 14.1 tournament trophies for all five difficulty levels, with bronze, silver and gold trophies for making runs of 25, 50 and 100.

    Trophies also unlock new Steam achievements (eight in total). Three leaderboards are added for highest runs (Player 1, All Players and Online). Includes overall statistics screen. New 14.1 Global Leaderboard added to Steam.


GRAPHICS

  • Framing on pool tables now slightly thicker for improved realism. Pockets are deeper too.

  • Improved 'Spots and Stripes' and 'Vintage' ball sets.

  • Improved theatre venue ambient lighting.


GAMEPLAY

  • Improved cue power and cue elevation indicator display when using large control panel.

  • Improved accuracy of pocket nomination capture zone in 3D mode.

  • Fixed issue where in-game chat text could freeze after entering replay menu.

  • Fixed issue where cue butt could shoot up when cue ball is located near to cushion.

  • Fixed issue in Speed Pool where last ball would not always drop fully into pocket before the 'Table Cleared' screen appears.

  • Fixed issue where practice save could sometimes reload with ball suspended in a pocket opening.


A.I.

  • Improved AI player aiming on fine cuts into middle pockets.


MENUS

  • Renamed 'Trophy Collection' menu to 'Trophy Table' and moved link to top of list. See 'Achievements > Trophies'. Table has been expanded to accomodate 14.1 achievements, with 70 trophies in total.

  • Added button to access menu on Speed Pool 'Table Cleared' page, to offer replay and save option on the last shot.

  • Fixed issue where 'Resume Previous Game' option would sometimes cause errors, if used after an unexpected exit or pressing ALT+F4.

  • Fixed issue where player could delete name from the profile screen.

  • Fixed issue in controls menu where L-R mouse buttons did not map correctly when buttons were swapped in Windows for left-handed use.

  • Fixed issue where save slot #7 failed to work when accessed from tournament fixtures menu.

  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.