The only game play changes remaining between the current version (1.45_p5) and the previous version are as follows:

1) Sidespin

2) Fix a bug with ball collision code (which meant the break broke more)

3) Spin application (spin power is not proportional to total power any more)

4) Different ball graphics

Sidespin (1) has no negative aspects.

So, which of 2, 3, and 4 did you prefer on the previous version, and which do you prefer on this version?

Edited at 14:52 Sat 15/10/05 (BST)

well point 1 wasnt in the older version so thats better.

Point 2, well it is very hard to break now and the breaks on the old version were actually realistic.

Point 3, the spin use to realistic in the older version. e.g when you played back spin the white slowed down and when you played top it would speed up.

Point 4, the graphics are fine, better than the old version.

Edited at 20:46 Sat 15/10/05 (BST)

point 1 - superb loving the spin just getting used to it.

point 2 - cant seem to get full power on the break which results in a weaker break.

point 3 - seems ok to me

Point 4 - looking good apart from the shadowing(or watever it is) they look square on the bottom and right hand side of the yellow & white balls.

point 1 - quality m8 lovin the spin helps a whole lot wen gettin out of snookers :P
Point 2 - break doesnt open up as much but i fink dis is gd cos cnt get 7 balled off break and no gloden breaks hehe
Point 3 - this is also gd, white runs abit to far on top spin and bk spin but its all good.
Point 4 - looks alot better than old version, yellows seem abit bright and there is abit of shadowin around edge of da balls like sean said but on the whole its fab pal ;-)

all good, i prefer the older break, this one is just too weak!

Thank You

point 2 is incorrect slush_puppie golden breaked this afternoon

:O dint fink dat was possible by the way the break opens up o well dats my point down the drain :(

1) great =-)
2) It's awful now! change it back!
3) I prefer the old way of doing it, however i could get used to how it is now, might just be what i'm used to, however i do think it was more realistic before.
4) Ball graphics are fine on both versions.

To improve the breaks I can up the power a notch.

Yes that would be good nicknax, but i like the fact its harder or very rare not to golden break. I think if you could make it slightly stronger that would be grand!

Thank You

i don't like to moan, but this is what i think.

1. i hate it, the white ball doesn't even spin off the cusion at different angles with full sidespin on it. very unrealistic. thats what spin does, spin of cusions and come of it with a differnt angle, to get out of snooker and better positioning on balls etc and it doesn't. also, when you play a very very soft ball with full back on, the white ball comes back about 10 mile, which is the most unrealistic thing ever.

2. hate it aswell, can't even hit it at full power. you may aswell delete the golden break thread.

3. i mentioned a bit in 1 i think. you had it the wrong way around, the harder you hit a ball the more spin you can get off it, not less. change it back to how it was but with changes please.(you'll see what i mean if you watch snooker some time today)

4. don't mind it, pretty decent.

the white ball doesn't even spin off the cusion at different angles with full sidespin on it.

Please check you're using the sidespin correctly. Try before you break, aim vertically up with full left or right spin. Works fine for me.

very unrealistic. thats what spin does, spin of cusions and come of it with a differnt angle

http://www.kathyartiglier.com/images/Jesus_thanks_for_the_info1.jpg

No.. if you put full back spin on in reality then tap the red infront of you with minimum speed.. it doesnt backspin off about 10 cushions lol

The discussion was about side spin.

Pay attention, soldier ;)

ha ha nick i like the jesus picture.

The only thing i dont like about the new spin is when you put fulll spin at close range the white will speed up in the direction of the spin.

Side spin does work of cushions too which is great for getting out of snookers.

3) Spin application (spin power is not proportional to total power any more)

No nick.. you pay attention, the discussion has 4 topics

No.. if you put full back spin on in reality then tap the red infront of you with minimum speed..

Really? Why did you start the post with "No..." then? Sorry, it reads like an answer...

4 and 2 was the good fetures for this site nick

1. fine
2. much worse
3. stupid and unrealistic
4. better

Edited at 16:12 Sun 16/10/05 (BST)

1. The spin on a whole is a lot better, really getting used to it now, feel balanced.
2. The old break was nice, kinda like 'POW' and the balls where all over the place. Takes a lot more skill now to 7 ball off the break, but with the new spin this is enjoyable to try. If more power is added then it should just be a touch.
3. Feels more natural this way, i like it.
4. The graphics are fine, from the classic look of the table (should never be changed) to the animation of the balls. Great work Nick, keep up the good work.