Algodoo

A pool table that is (hopefully) playable - use the circular shaped cue with guide shadow to line up your shots!

The scene starts with a good break-off shot lined up. Move the cue before starting in order to play your own shot.

Here's a (tiny) YouTube video of how to take a shot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lED1aoNgGMU

To play:
Press pause, and drag the cue-circle AND the guide shadow partly over to the cue ball.
Line up the guide shadow (using right-click rotation) with the cue ball to see the direction it will go.
Adjust the cue position for accuracy and power.
Press play and let her rip.
The cue will only hit the cue ball.

Don't move the circular cue independently of the shadow guide! Use undo if this happens.


Rules (mine, anyway):
English pool -
Any colour (except black) from the break.
If yellow and red are potted from the break, choose a colour for the next shot.
Foul shot - two shots to the other player.
Pocket the white - place the cue ball anywhere AND two shots.

Playing tips:
Aiming shots on a 2D table is hard! At first, try a three attempts per turn rule. Have a shot, if it's not right, undo and have two more attempts. Change this rule to one or two attempts when you get better.
You don't HAVE to line up the guide shadow, it's just there to help you aim.
Tiny movements of the cue can make a big difference. Zoom right in to the circular cue to make small adjustments.
Don't wait for the balls to COMPLETELY stop before playing the next shot. They can spin for a long time!
Save the cue and guide shadow, cue ball, and pool balls as phunlets.
Use cut and paste to move the cue and guide shadow around. They'll usually be selected.
At high speeds, the balls don't bounce of the cushions naturally. At lower speeds they're not to bad.

Features:
Guide shadow
Solid mahogany table (well, one geometry anyway).
Accurate pockets
Natural(ish) ball movement

Constructive feedback / requests welcomed.

Have fun, er, Phun!

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