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RandyT:
While I can definitely appreciate the wow factor, I have to question the practicality.  Billiards is a game which doesn't need extra stuff to make it more difficult to play.

What would be interesting is the use of tracking to illuminate each ball, and the pockets, for play in subdued lighting environments.  But even then, it had better be directly overhead to minimize the shadowing.

Gray_Area:

--- Quote from: RandyT on January 07, 2013, 05:43:20 pm ---While I can definitely appreciate the wow factor, I have to question the practicality.  Billiards is a game which doesn't need extra stuff to make it more difficult to play.

What would be interesting is the use of tracking to illuminate each ball, and the pockets, for play in subdued lighting environments.  But even then, it had better be directly overhead to minimize the shadowing.

--- End quote ---

That can be done with black lighting or just glow-in-the-dark stuff.  I was going to say I don't see any novelty in this angle....but then thought it could be cool to 'adorn' the table with things. Like, you could have gargoyles at the side lines. Cheering gargoyles! Sitting on toadstools!! Etc.   Otherwise: cute, but eh.....

PL1:
How about an interactive pool tutorial?

The computer calculates and calls the shot, traces/lights the desired path, and provides an indication of the force/english needed.  The player tries to make the shot indicated.

It could also be used to set up and teach specific skills/trick shots.


Scott

Chazz:
Hey gang,
Some great ideas here.  It is pretty much just a 'wow factor' thing.  Just trying to think of cool ideas to do with my extra projector, and an old laptop.  Even when not playing pool, it looks cool to project a movie, or usually Demo Scene videos.

RandyT:

--- Quote from: Gray_Area on January 07, 2013, 06:39:24 pm ---
--- Quote from: RandyT on January 07, 2013, 05:43:20 pm ---What would be interesting is the use of tracking to illuminate each ball, and the pockets, for play in subdued lighting environments.  But even then, it had better be directly overhead to minimize the shadowing.

--- End quote ---
That can be done with black lighting or just glow-in-the-dark stuff.

--- End quote ---

This is true, but I have never been a big fan of Day-Glo ball colors, and I wouldn't want to limit my ball choice to the novelty balls.  I have a pretty nice set of balls on my table (here come the jokes) and it would be nice to have the equivalent of traveling spotlights tracking them.  Practical, and still provides the wow factor for guests.

I agree, though, that some sort of active decoration on the table frame would also be a good addition, as it wouldn't interfere with play.

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