Cue Club 2: Pool & Snooker News

Hi everyone,

Seasons greetings to all our players :)

We're pleased to release another new update today. It contains a collection of tweaks and refinements to multiplayer, game physics and menus, plus a few fixes too.


MULTIPLAYER

• Increased points awarded to winner in multiplayer games when longer matches are played (best of 3 upwards). Also increased points awarded for snooker matches as games take longer to complete. See 'Games > Multiplayer > Info' and use the left and right arrow buttons to view the full points breakdown for pool and snooker.
  

PHYSICS

• Pool and snooker balls packed more tightly in the rack with smaller spaces between balls.
  
  
• In snooker, there is less disturbance of reds on the break shot after cue ball makes a glancing blow with a corner red.
  
  
• Cushions are more reactive in pool and snooker. The setting can be tweaked at 'Options > Tables & Equipment > Tables > Global Settings > Cushion Speed'.
  

MENUS

• Fixed issue where player 1 qualification text did not update in aiming menu, if AI player was at the table.
  
  
• Fixed issue where tertiary aim line setting did not always update in main menu.
  
  
• Various improvements to localised game text.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Hi everyone,

We have a new update today with a range of additions, improvements and fixes to the game. Please see the patch notes below for more details.


MULTIPLAYER

• Improved online multiplayer connectivity for all game types. Fixed sync issue which could occur after minimising and returning to game, or using the 2D zoom feature.
  
  
• Fixed issue where gameplay could halt during a multiplayer match when 'Play Again' was selected after a foul in snooker or during certain games of pool, if player had zoomed out in 3D mode to walk around and examine the table.
  
  
• Fixed issue in snooker where choosing 'Concede Game' or 'Claim a Win' from match information could halt the game.
  
  
• Virtual players are now labelled with 'VP' on their lobby icons, with translations for other languages.
  

CUEING

• Improved scaling of cue power when using mouse with 'Manual' cueing method, allowing more precise control over low power shots. See 'Options > Controls > Basic Settings > Cue Control'.
  
  
• Fixed issue where pressing 'Play' button when using manual cueing mode would cause the cue to jump.
  

PLAYER HANDICAPS

• Added handicap settings for 2-4 player games (local multiplayer). Allows all 3 aiming lines to be customised for each player, either adjusted in length or turned off, which can help with game balancing where players have different skill levels. See 'Games > 2-4 Players > Players > Games Rules > Handicap Settings'. The option is also available in-game at 'Options > Aiming > Handicap Settings'.
  

SNOOKER

• Free ball in snooker is now taken into account when calculating number of points on table in match information screen. A free ball will increase the number of points available.
  

AIMING

• Fixed issue where primary cue line would not instantly reset after re-racking balls.
  
  
• Fixed issue where aiming target was always shown in 2D mode when visibility was set to 'Off' in aiming options.
  
  
• Fixed issue where secondary and tertiary aim lines would not fade correctly when visibility was set to 'Switchable' in aiming options.
  
  
• Fixed issue where aim lines did not always display correctly on reloaded games.
  

CAMERAS

• Improved transitions from 2D overhead view to 3D-TV cameras.
  

MENUS

• Added descriptions to trophy achievement unlock screens for tournament, Bar Challenge, snooker breaks, speed pool times and multiplayer.
  
  
• Player 2-4 tabs for cue and chalk selection now show player name when setting up a 2-4 player game.
  
  
• Snooker break leaderboards are now labelled 'Player 1', 'All Players', and 'Online'.
  
  
• Added total number of 30+ breaks to snooker statistics screen.
  
  
• Added 'Recalculate' button to snooker break and speed pool time statistic screens. This recounts and saves totals from current 'Player 1' leaderboard entries.
  

MISCELLANEOUS

• Fixed issue where holding certain keys down while performing ALT+TAB could cause errors when returning to the game.
  
  
• Fixed issue where changing power, spin or elevation with mouse while using the 'c' key would automatically apply the same setting to the next shot.
  
  
• Enabled menu button in 'Slam' mode when balls are still rolling.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Hi everyone,

Today's update brings some new additions and refinements to Cue Club 2 as requested by the community, plus a few fixes too.

• In games of pool, the 'rack balls' button is now always visible in the potted balls view (practice and slam modes).
  
  
• Fixed issue where pool balls sometimes rolled out of the ball return tray at different speeds, after pressing the red 'ball-release' button.
  
  
• Fixed issue where red 'ball-release' button would sometimes be enabled before the ball return tray was filled.
  
  
• Fixed issue where 'Restore Balls' option in replay menu sometimes would be disabled when it should be active.
  
  
• Fixed issue where older snooker breaks and speed pool replays might not play correctly due to more recent physics engine modifications.
  
  
• Fixed issue where cue power was not always set correctly after using 'Restore' button.
  
  
• Doubled the number of saved leaderboards entries from 250 to 500 for snooker breaks and speed pool times.
  
  
• In speed pool, it is now possible to take a shot when balls have stopped moving but potted balls are rolling into the ball-return tray. This should speed up gameplay.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Hi everyone,

We're pleased to release a new update to Cue Club 2, featuring more additions, improvements and fixes to various aspects of the game. Thank you for sharing the ideas and feedback.

• Added third aim line to show direction of cue ball after impact with the object ball. There are 3 length settings, or it can be turned off. See 'Options > Aiming > 2D View / 3D View > Tertiary Line (Length)'. Default setting is 'Medium'. Can also be set for multiplayer matches, see 'Line 3' parameter in the MP lobby on page 2 of the options box.
  
  
• Added further stability improvements to online multiplayer games to help maintain good connectivity during matches.
  
  
• For improved gameplay flow, instant replays have been disabled during online multiplayer games against other human players. Replay saves are still enabled.
  
  
• Graphics card info is now accessible from the main menu, showing model name and driver number for the adapter in use. See 'Options > Display > Display Adapter'.
  
  
• Fixed issue in Euro 8 ball pool where ball-in-hand was given as a toggle option to incoming player if offending player scratched on the break shot. Ball-in-hand is now automatically awarded.
  
  
• Fixed issue where pressing CRTL + ALT + DEL then clicking the Windows cancel button could cause a crash, if running the game in 'Fullscreen Windowed' mode.
  
  
• Fixed issue where Windows mouse cursor could sometimes disappear when tabbing out of the game.
  
  
• Fixed issue where cue would occasionally jump erratically and not settle when playing a shot with high cue elevation.
  
  
• Fixed issue where cue would sometimes clip into the cushion at certain positions on the table.
  
  
• Fixed issue where buttons to choose difficultly setting where displayed after the end of a tournament, following a loss or win. Buttons are now not shown here.
  
  
• 2D table zoom feature is no longer active when referee is respotting balls.
  
  
• Asterisk key added to virtual keyboard.
  
  
• Small visual improvements to snooker break and speed pool time statistics screens.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.
  

Hi everyone,

We have another new update today for Cue Club 2 featuring a collection of new improvements and fixes. See below for a full breakdown:

• Multiplayer points earned are now shown next to the player's avatar in the lobby.
  
  
• Added ability to recover saved data for trophies, membership cards, points earned and leaderboards, in the event of a file getting accidentally damaged or deleted. If backup data exists then it can be reloaded at 'File Management > Recover Saved Data'.
  
  
• Fixed issue where cue would sometimes clip the table when playing shots tight into the cushion.
  
  
• Fixed issue where menu button could not clicked when menu is minimised. This would occur after pausing the game during a shot when balls are rolling.
  
  
• Fixed issue where ball would jump if 2D zoom feature is activated when referee is respotting the ball.
  
  
• Fixed issue where an AI player or MP opponent would not locate the menu button if 2D zoom feature is activated while opponent is conceding a frame. Applies to 'Large' control panel setting only.
  
  
• Snooker 6-colour icon in practice mode now uses correct hue if 'Vintage' ballset is selected.
  
  
• Other minor fixes and enhancements.