I'm trying to fix an animation problem that occurs on some setups, where the animation is jerky.

This certainly does the trick for the machines I can get my hands on, and I can't see any faults at the moment.

If you don't notice any difference don't worry, not all users will.

If you do have problems or prefer this version please also let me know. Also if you can post your system details (ie Operating System and Java version) it's helpful.

Please have a try (login will not work).
http://www.poolgame.co.uk/uspooldemo/

hi nick,i was just playing that demo had no problems at all with the animation except for on the table it says 31fps what's that mean ?.

seemed fine
had same 31fps as allornothing

yea just gave it ago and it worked fine
had the 31fps on mine aswell

31 fps means frames per second. This is the current animation rate.

That will of course be hidden if here is patched.

why can't i change it to uk?(are u allornothing aswell tibnab?)

better though alot smoother

The spin has improved, i felt like it was a lot more responsive.

But...

I thought the moving balls stopped a bit too quickly. (they step to a stop if you know what i mean)

Edited at 19:48 Thu 29/03/07 (BST)

Updated slightly, UK Pool is selectable, and the frame rate removed. Try a refresh to see the latest.

Yeah, felt smoother when i played a shot. like Dave said the spin is improved slightly.

Good work Nick.

Time for a Mr Kev inspection i feel

Like it nick, everything is a bit more smooth, like giving the ol' wood a bit of wet and dry. Anyway i think this is an improvement and i didnt find anything wrong when i was playing.

It seems fine untill the balls are settling to a slower speed then they seem to stutter forward, giving a "wobbling" effect. Maybe the framerate could be a fraction higher? Or maybe its my gammy eyes o.0

XP Pro
Java 5.0

~Domi~

Nope your eyes are fine, i'm seeing the same Domi. If more than a couple of balls are slowing together there is a slight "stutter" effect.

Other than that fine.

Java 1.1.4
Win 2000

Edit to update :

Completely smooth on higher spec machine (probably expected)

Vista
Java :1.5.11

Edited at 07:51 Fri 30/03/07 (BST)

I found the break was an awful lot smoother, tested on two computers:

Dell with XP

Custom built with Linux Ubuntu.

Both with latest Java.

EDIT: for me funnily it seemed the balls ran on a little longer but at a more realistic consistent pace. Though It looks and feels nicer I would worry it would slow down game-play

Edited at 13:29 Fri 30/03/07 (BST)

i think its better when will this upgrade be put on the real game?gd job nice!

To spinner and domin8trix:

Do you only see this stuttering effect with the demo? Is the current live game smoother?

Edited: Very poorly phrased!

Edited by forum moderator nick, at 18:28 Fri 30/03/07 (BST)

Pffffff *rolls eyes* and they didn't realise that???

Windows XP

Java : 1.5.11