Is anyone watching bonus ball?

Blue Hog ridr said:
And make sure that they are not drinking it out of paper bags. Also show them where the wash rooms are so they are not off peeing on the carpet or in a door way somewhere.

I watched the first free stream, it was a nightmare. Watched the second for a bit and it was all I could take for a few minutes.

I spent the weekend watching the Cole Dickson Memorial Tourney. UStream. Other than a bit of buffering on Sat it was 100% better than the first 2 free Streams from Bonus ball.

What can I say, maybe its just me but I'm not ready for a new game. I have zero interest in orange and purple balls. Even if it hits TV I doubt that it will generate the amount of interest needed to make it past the first pilot show.

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned Bonus Ball to one of the regulars in the hall that goes for the BCA every year in Vegas. I jokingly asked him if he was going to take in any Bonus Ball. He smirked and said, "I'm going to Vegas for real pool".

You would probably have to offer free limo rides, free alcohol and pay the BCA players and even then, I doubt you'd get enuff to fill the stands.
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I was initially very skeptical of Bonus Ball, but I've been won over. I think the game is difficult enough for the pros to make it entertaining. The 30 second shot clock also helps to limit the boredom.

As was mentioned earlier by another poster, the teamwork element is also a plus. I hope Bonus Ball is successful and I think if people approached it with somewhat of an open mind, it could take off
 
westcoast said:
I was initially very skeptical of Bonus Ball, but I've been won over. I think the game is difficult enough for the pros to make it entertaining. The 30 second shot clock also helps to limit the boredom.

As was mentioned earlier by another poster, the teamwork element is also a plus. I hope Bonus Ball is successful and I think if people approached it with somewhat of an open mind, it could take off
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Not to nitpick but it's a 24 second shot clock. I love it! The only problem is after watching so many bb matches with the clock, watching a free 10 ball stream with slow players is excruciating.
 
Does anybody know if the archive section (previously taped matches) is available already or is it a work in progress?
One of the problems I have with streams is the time difference... prerecorded matches are the most convenient for me.
 
franko said:
Who ever is in charge should take your advice. I think your suggestions would help.
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i agree he does have good ideas, the BB girls i seen look like they are in pain....I used to audition ring card girls for boxing(some one had to do it;)) we made sure they smailed and walked a certain way, we didnt want whores, or strippers, there is a look that a good ring card girl has and cadence to their walk to each of the 4 sides of the ring etc. If they couldnt follow the rules they were gone. Same for a BB girl, they need to be trained. I'm glad to help out if they want me to. I'd have the best girls there, looking happy within 2 weeks.
 
Fatboy said:
i agree he does have good ideas, the BB girls i seen look like they are in pain....I used to audition ring card girls for boxing(some one had to do it;)) we made sure they smailed and walked a certain way, we didnt want whores, or strippers, there is a look that a good ring card girl has and cadence to their walk to each of the 4 sides of the ring etc. If they couldnt follow the rules they were gone. Same for a BB girl, they need to be trained. I'm glad to help out if they want me to. I'd have the best girls there, looking happy within 2 weeks.
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Sign the man up!!!! I'm assuming you'll need an assistant... :cool::cool::cool:
 
Fatboy said:
i agree he does have good ideas, the BB girls i seen look like they are in pain....I used to audition ring card girls for boxing(some one had to do it;)) we made sure they smailed and walked a certain way, we didnt want whores, or strippers, there is a look that a good ring card girl has and cadence to their walk to each of the 4 sides of the ring etc. If they couldnt follow the rules they were gone. Same for a BB girl, they need to be trained. I'm glad to help out if they want me to. I'd have the best girls there, looking happy within 2 weeks.
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The quality on BB girls is not what it was. Barry Behrman picks them better and he has no taste. I dont want to hurt anyone's feelings just in case so ill leave it that.
PS-Barry's feelings cant be hurt.
 
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Nostroke said:
The quality on BB girls is not what it was. Barry Behrman picks them better and he has no taste. I dont want to hurt anyone's feelings just in case so ill leave it that.
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Meh, I haven't seen one yet that I would kick out of bed...
 
44Runner said:
Meh, I haven't seen one yet that I would kick out of bed...
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As my algebra teacher said to the class in HS.

"Dont worry if you are not the most handsome or beautiful thing. "Don't worry if you think you are downright ugly. There will be someone out there- i promise you who will think you are the best looking and most wonderful person on earth"
 
You heard it here.

uwate said:
at the risk of sounding like a big ol nit, i will say that i dont see the reason to pay to watch bb since there is a ridiculous amount of free pool online now that features stone champions like the pinoys, top euros or even older accustats piracy. Not to mention all the free content out there that features regional tours streaming, where you can get a good look at the better players from around the country (USA).

If people were looking to pay money for streaming, I personally think a better value for the dough is buying into Big Trucks yearly membership. You get alot more programming and variety of games from barbox 8/9/10, big table 8/9/10/1p, tournies and action matches. Plus he had an offer going where you get a free kamui tip too with the membership.

/end of my nit analysis/
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I agree with you about the value that Big Truck (www.poolactiontv.com) provides with the Premium Membership. It's the most amazing value I know of in pool.

It is going to get even better in the months to come. :yeah:

JoeyA
 
I agree with your post 100% West Coast. BB has many redeeming factors. Thats why I said that its probably just me.

I'm not interested in a new game.
 
I cant keep my computer off of it..

perspicaz said:
Does anybody know if the archive section (previously taped matches) is available already or is it a work in progress?
One of the problems I have with streams is the time difference... prerecorded matches are the most convenient for me.
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Yes the matches are archived and you can watch the first 30 or so... i watch at least 15 so far..
The Phoenix matches are highly recommended... also when JJ joins the Hustlers- we as an audience can learn a TON from hearing the captains...
Great commentators in JJ, Adam Smith and Scott. and Steve is getting smarter and better...
BB is awesome... where else can you hear the thoughts of such amazing players-- like John Schmidt and Frost..--


I am an A player in so cal.. and BB takes pool to a whole new level.- Cant wait to get my own set.. going to Vegas next week to see it live...

I really hope that you haters watch a few matches before you give your thumbs down. its just like the aiming threads with most of you guys-- try it first.. if you are any kind of real pool player, how can you not like it????

It is Genius..
 
I've tried, but even as a pool and snooker player for the last 15 years can't help me wrap my head around the rules. I tend to lose interest pretty quick.

I think the scorings got to change. At least with other sports, even when u don't know what the hell is going on, you at least have an idea of when someone scores a goal.
 
thefonz said:
I've tried, but even as a pool and snooker player for the last 15 years can't help me wrap my head around the rules. I tend to lose interest pretty quick.

I think the scorings got to change. At least with other sports, even when u don't know what the hell is going on, you at least have an idea of when someone scores a goal.
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I've watched some matches and at first I struggled with the rules. There are still some subtle nuances that I struggle withe somewhat, but other than that it is relatively straight forward if you watch several matches
 
I love to watch the free streams and will buy the streams when they are better quality. Go Minnesota!!
 
Never found a free stream that worked....... don't think I would pay to see it.

I would be more inclined to watch and play American Rotation.

Kim
 
this game hasn't crossed the atlantic ocean yet, afaik, but i saw my first BB game today on youtube (NYP - PP) and i really liked it. not to hard to get the hang of it, very viewer friendly and colorful, yet complex and intriguing. the same elements that also attracts popularity to the game of snooker, so why should this not attract non-pool-junkie-fans if displayed to a larger audience like ESPN or eurosport.. i'm gonna show it for my gf as a test; she likes snooker but doesn't play any cue game.

i for sure will watch more of it!
 
skogstokig said:
i'm gonna show it for my gf as a test; she likes snooker but doesn't play any cue game.
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i did this and she really liked it. she usually prefers snooker to pool because of the aesthetics of the game, the colors of the balls are easy to distinguish etc. bonus ball works the same way. the drama, the shotclock and the teamwork also contributes to making this a good tv billiards game thats not preaching to the the choir but also to non-pool players
 
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