Cue Club 2: Pool & Snooker News

Hi everyone,

We have another update today with some exciting new features to CueClub 2. The main change is the addition of new replay cameras in 3D mode which are good fun to experiment with. Plus more tweaks and improvements to gameplay, graphics and audio, and a few fixes too.

• New replay cameras allow you to watch a shot from almost any angle. From the in-game menu, go to 'Replay Shot > Change Camera', or select a saved shot from the main menu. You can choose between 4 cameras: 2D Overhead, 3D First Person, 3D Static and 3D Mobile. There are further options to customise these cameras, to move them around and define how they track balls. You can also attach and save different camera settings for each shot.
  
  
• Improved table shadows and ball specular reflections in 3D mode.
  
  
• Option to select a smaller pointing arrow, for more precise navigation, especially when playing on larger tables. See 'Options > Display Settings > User Interface > Pointer Size'. Default size - small.
  
  
• Option to disable the right mouse button and joypad 'B' button when playing shots, in favour of exclusively using the 'Play' button on the control panel. Go to 'Options > Controls > Cue Settings > Cue Control', and set to 'Button' mode.
  
  
• Added a separate volume control for the theatre audience. From the main menu, go to 'Options > Audio > Audience > Volume', or select from the in-game menu.
  
  
• Option to modify the frequency of audience applause and noise with 3 settings. See 'Options > Match Settings > Venue' then select 'Audience Applause' and 'Audience Noise'.
  
  
• New 15% brightness option for the overhead table lamp, offering a very low atmospheric light level with strong vignette effect. See 'Options > Display Settings > Visual Effects > Table Lamp' from the main menu. Also accessible in-game.
  
  
• Solved a rare issue that could occasionally halt the game when switching camera views between 2D and 3D during gameplay.
  
  
• Multiplayer male / female avatar is now always correctly displayed.
  
  
• Further refinements to multiplayer connectivity.
  
  
• Various visual improvements to tournament screens and menus.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Thanks again for passing on your valuable feedback and helping us to further refine the game.

Hi everyone,

Today we've released another nice update to Cue Club 2 with some fun new feature enhancements and a few fixes too.

• In theatre venues, 3 levels of audience applause are now available. At the lowest level, spectators will clap only for very good shots. At higher settings they are more generous with applause. Go to 'Options > Match Settings > Venue > Audience Applause'.
  
  
• Spectators recognise a greater range of good shots, particularly when swerving the cue ball over distance.
  
  
• Added whistling sound effects to the theatre audience to accompany applause.
  
  
• Added a 'sigh' sound effect when the cue ball is accidentally potted.
  
  
• Theatre venues now have atmospheric spotlights on the walls with a smokey haze effect.
  
  
• Visual improvements to audience seating and background illumination.
  
  
• Improved mouse sensitivity for cueing action, with custom settings from 20 - 100%. See 'Options > Controls > Cue Settings > Mouse Sensitivity'. Please note - there are two different cueing methods to try: Manual and Automatic. This is also accessible from the in-game menu.
  
  
• Controls settings moved from Main menu to Options menu.
  
  
• Cue Global Settings moved from the Cue menu to 'Options > Controls' menu.
  
  
• File Management moved from Options menu to Main menu.
  
  
• Fixed an issue in Multiplayer that very occasionally could halt the game.
  
  
• Clicking 'Restore' button in 3D mode when the camera is zoomed out, will now reset the camera.
  
  
• Small improvements to English and Italian language text.
  
  
• Various engine performance optimisations.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Thanks again for the support and feedback :)

Hi everyone,

We have another Cue Club 2 update for you today. It's been in development for quite a while, taking in lots of ideas you gave us. There are many exciting new features including some fun new venues to explore. We hope you like it!

• Introduction of 3D Halls with a spectating audience. There are 4 different themed theatres including Cue Club, Basement, Cocktail and Penthouse. Go to Options > Match Settings > Venue. All tournament matches are played in the halls, and halls are unlocked when you earn new membership cards in Bar Challenge mode. The audience are interactive and give applause for good shots, sigh when the cue ball is accidentally potted, and cheer enthusiastically at the end of a big match!
  
  If preferred, there is an option to disable applause from the Audio menu. Also, theatre spectators can be allowed or disallowed in practice mode by going to Options > Match Settings > Practice > Spectators.
  
  
• Killer Pool now supports up to 4 players on local-multiplayer using any combination of human or AI opponents. Go to Play Game > Quick Match > Killer. Then select the player type (human or virtual player).
  
  
• 2 Player local games (human vs human) are now set-up from the Quick Match menu.
  
  
• Option to change the distance of the camera behind the cue ball in 3D mode. Go to Options > Display Settings > Cameras > Distance to Ball (3D). This can also be set in-game.
  
  
• Table light intensity can now be set in-game. See Options > Visual Effects > Lamp Brightness.
  
  
• Improved support for different monitor and graphics card refresh rates including 60, 75, 90, 120, 144, 165, 180 and 240Hz.
  
  
• Option to modify AI navigation speed and reaction time, go to Options > Match Settings > Virtual Players.
  
  
• In 2D mode the arrow keys and WASD keys can be used to make micro adjustments to the aiming target.
  
  
• Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented the secondary aiming line from appearing on long shots with low power.
  
  
• Fixed an issue that occasionally allowed the camera to move behind walls in 3D mode.
  
  
• Solved a bug that very rarely would allow a ball to pass through a pocket and off the table.
  
  
• 2 new chalk colours added - Burgundy and Navy Blue.
  
  
• More realistic ball and table shadows in 3D mode.
  
  
• Improved Multiplayer championship trophy design.
  
  
• Various visual enhancements to menus and user interface.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and improvements.
  

Thanks again for your support in helping us to continually refine the game. As always we welcome your feedback :)

Hi everyone,

We have a new Cue Club 2 update today with some extra features, fixes and improvements.

• Ball Finish menu option (Matte, Satin, Glossy and Ultra-Glossy) has been moved to Options > Ball Sets > Global Settings.
  
  
• Chalk Marks and Chalk Application menu options moved to Options > Chalk > Global Settings.
  
  
• In multiplayer games, borderless fullscreen tables in 2D mode are now supported if both players have the same screen aspect ratio (e.g. 16:9).
  
  
• Fixed an issue that could sometimes make the game play too fast on certain graphics cards.
  
  
• Improved support for a greater range of of graphics card refresh rates.
  
  
• Small improvements to Italian language text.
  
  
• Various other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Many thanks for the continued feedback and support and helping us to further refine the game.

Hi everyone,

Today we added a new update to Cue Club 2 with some more nice additions, improvements and fixes.

• There are now 3 different pocket settings available for pool and snooker: Easy, Medium and Hard. Easy setting has larger and rounder pocket holes, and the harder settings have smaller and more recessed holes.
  
  
• Table proportions in 2D mode can now be toggled between a 2:1 ratio, or fullscreen and borderless setting. From the main menu select 'Options > Tables > Global Settings > Proportions'.
  
  
• Improved support for game controllers, with better menu navigation.
  
  
• Fixed an issue in snooker to ensure the 'Replace Balls' option is always correctly shown after a foul, up to a maximum of three consecutive times.
  
  
• A.I. players now wait longer before prompting you to play a shot. If you prefer, A.I. comments can also be turned off by going to 'Options > Match Settings > Chat (Offline)'.
  
  
• Fixed an issue in 3D mode, to ensure that the mouse wheel can be used to change power, when this option is selected from the controls menu.
  
  
• Improved menu layout. Table dynamics are now set from the 'Options > Table > Global Settings' menu. Cue and chalking methods are set from 'Options > Cues > Global Settings'. Control and navigation options are set from 'Controls > Settings', and also available from the in-game menu.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Thanks again for the continued feedback and support :)