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changedWe have reworked how the computer opponents think and play. Until now, all three difficulties picked the perfect shot every time and only differed in tiny aiming errors. That made them feel robotic - and honestly, Charlie was way too sharp for a rookie. This update makes each opponent play like an actual person at their skill level.
removedWhat changedShot choice is no longer perfect. Lower-difficulty opponents now sometimes go for a harder ball or a worse pocket, just like a real casual player would. Silas still finds the best shot on the table.
changedWhat changedPosition play (cue ball control) . Vera and Silas now use follow, stun and draw to set up their next shot instead of just hitting dead center. Silas plans ahead aggressively; Charlie still just whacks the ball.
changedWhat changedSafety play. Silas will now play a deliberate safety when no good pot is available, instead of forcing a low-percentage shot. Charlie rarely bothers with safeties - rookies go for glory.
removedWhat changedBall-in-hand realism. When you foul, Charlie no longer punishes you with tour-pro-level cue ball placement. Placement precision now matches the opponent's skill.
addedWe want your feedbackThis is a first pass at the new tuning, and your impressions matter. Does Charlie feel too easy or still too sharp? Is Silas challenging in a fair way? Tell us in the comments or in the community discussions - we are actively reading your feedback and will fine-tune the difficulty levels based on what you report.
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changedWe have reworked how the computer opponents think and play. Until now, all three difficulties picked the perfect shot every time and only differed in tiny aiming errors. That made them feel robotic - and honestly, Charlie was way too sharp for a rookie. This update makes each opponent play like an actual person at their skill level.
removedShot choice is no longer perfect. Lower-difficulty opponents now sometimes go for a harder ball or a worse pocket, just like a real casual player would. Silas still finds the best shot on the table.
changedPosition play (cue ball control) . Vera and Silas now use follow, stun and draw to set up their next shot instead of just hitting dead center. Silas plans ahead aggressively; Charlie still just whacks the ball.
changedSafety play. Silas will now play a deliberate safety when no good pot is available, instead of forcing a low-percentage shot. Charlie rarely bothers with safeties - rookies go for glory.
removedBall-in-hand realism. When you foul, Charlie no longer punishes you with tour-pro-level cue ball placement. Placement precision now matches the opponent's skill.
We have reworked how the computer opponents think and play. Until now, all three difficulties picked the perfect shot every time and only differed in tiny aiming errors. That made them feel robotic - and honestly, Charlie was way too sharp for a rookie. This update makes each opponent play like an actual person at their skill level.
What changed
Shot choice is no longer perfect. Lower-difficulty opponents now sometimes go for a harder ball or a worse pocket, just like a real casual player would. Silas still finds the best shot on the table.
Power control now scales with skill. Charlie will overhit or leave balls short and rattle shots out of the jaws. Vera makes small mistakes. Silas is nearly flawless.
Position play (cue ball control). Vera and Silas now use follow, stun and draw to set up their next shot instead of just hitting dead center. Silas plans ahead aggressively; Charlie still just whacks the ball.
Safety play. Silas will now play a deliberate safety when no good pot is available, instead of forcing a low-percentage shot. Charlie rarely bothers with safeties - rookies go for glory.
Ball-in-hand realism. When you foul, Charlie no longer punishes you with tour-pro-level cue ball placement. Placement precision now matches the opponent's skill.
We want your feedback
This is a first pass at the new tuning, and your impressions matter. Does Charlie feel too easy or still too sharp? Is Silas challenging in a fair way? Tell us in the comments or in the community discussions - we are actively reading your feedback and will fine-tune the difficulty levels based on what you report.
Good luck at the table!
