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Benjamin
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Joined: 29-Mar-2006
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Posted: 2013-06-14 20:26
Panic over, payment taken now. Fingers crossed now that everything works ok as I'm a wee bit addicted to it!
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Benjamin
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Joined: 29-Mar-2006
Posts: 364
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Posted: 2013-06-17 13:46
As there doesn't seem to be too much interest in this league yet, I won't harp on like I'm trying to sell it. I just enjoyed the coverage and game so much that I felt I had share the opinion that it's well worth a watch one weekend folks!
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The_Lunn
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Joined: 17-May-2011
Posts: 838
From: Leeds
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Posted: 2013-06-17 14:08
I agree Ben. It looks class to be fair. Was a bit sceptical when all the players who are getting paid quite generously were the ones saying that it was awesome but I now see where they were coming from.
Will be interesting to see the progression of the game from the start and watching the pros learning too!
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Benjamin
Home away from home
Joined: 29-Mar-2006
Posts: 364
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Posted: 2013-06-17 15:04
Couldn't agree more Mark!
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drummerlee
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 13-Oct-2010
Posts: 40
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Posted: 2013-06-17 16:38
Yeah I think it's a great game and quality coverage. I've bought the whole season pass I'm addicted! Definitely worth the money, each match lasts roughly 2 hours and the pass works out at less than £1 a match and you can watch anytime! Perfect
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wildman147
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Joined: 13-Mar-2009
Posts: 2764
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Posted: 2013-06-17 17:00
any interest for a bonus ball comp in this country yet do we think? can to played with just spots and stripes
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Benjamin
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Posts: 364
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Posted: 2013-06-17 18:23
On 2013-06-17 17:00 , wildman147 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! any interest for a bonus ball comp in this country yet do we think? can to played with just spots and stripes Probably a bit early yet Phil because, as Mark suggested, even the Pros are getting to grips with the game still. Nice to know there's a mini British BB fanbase already though!
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The_Sandman
Home away from home
Joined: 31-May-2009
Posts: 292
From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2013-06-17 22:16
On 2013-06-17 17:00 , wildman147 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! any interest for a bonus ball comp in this country yet do we think? can to played with just spots and stripes Reckon you might get interest for a team comp. Not sure how the format would work. The only problem I can see is not having a scoreboard as the online one doesn't seem to be available anymore and you can't really play it without that ----------------- www.roykimberley.com [ This message was edited by: The_Sandman on 2013-06-18 08:28 ]
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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2013-06-23 07:05
Aces play New York Pride tomorrow... Darren vs. Earl please!  60 players on the league, and even after losing their match today, Darren is still the number one ranked player i- and he has been at number 1 since the league started... http://wpbltv.com/rank/players[ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2013-06-23 07:09 ]
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tonyponty
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Joined: 15-Apr-2008
Posts: 2264
From: yorkshire
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Posted: 2013-06-23 13:52
the more you watch this game the more it grows on you
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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2013-07-02 11:07
This week's free video features the full match between the Chicago Rockets (Mika Immonen, Rodney Morris, & Raj Hundal) versus the Pittsburgh Poison (Daryl Peach, Shawn Putnam, & Adam Smith). Enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UmLgY3mpaI...with some commentary by Darren Appleton! Peach, Hundal, Immonen, and even Appleton... It's a real Eurofest!-----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor [ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2013-07-02 11:35 ]
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cringing-whinging
Quite a regular
Joined: 28-Jun-2013
Posts: 64
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Posted: 2013-07-02 12:20
On 2013-06-23 13:52 , tonyponty Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! the more you watch this game the more it grows on you I've watched lots now. Very easy to watch. Just the right mix of drama and skill. Not too much bish bash pot but plenty of opportunity to demonstrate "break building". It's what drew me to this forum in fact.
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Administrator
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Posted: 2013-07-02 22:14
If you only watch one Bonus Ball video, watch this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UmLgY3mpaIGo on, give it a go - then tell me... Do you think it could catch on?[ This message was edited by: Administrator on 2013-07-02 22:16 ]
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billiardbloke
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Joined: 28-Sep-2010
Posts: 316
From: The Black Country
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Posted: 2013-07-03 23:53
I've really enjoyed watching this and been pleasantly surprised as i thought a team format would've suited 9 ball better. However, so far it has worked and the snooker elements may attract snooker pros to try their hand at this in future seasons. This would raise the profile of the game here, and probably in China too.
As for a comp, Phil had a cracking idea for a Mosconi style event earlier in the year where players would play the league format with the top 8 going into x2 teams of 4 to compete for the prize money. Maybe a similar format where the top 6 qualify for a 3 on 3 team match. The fact there is no android/iOS scoreboard app yet will make scoring difficult.
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Administrator
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Posted: 2013-07-05 23:36
THE WPBL BROADCASTS ALL MATCHES FREE JULY 4TH WEEKEND/ WEEK #6 Article coming soon! Broadcast starting NOW! http://wpbltv.com[ This message was edited by: Administrator on 2013-07-05 23:37 ]
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Benjamin
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Posted: 2013-07-06 20:37
Just to reiterate the big guy's post...it's FREE!!! [ This message was edited by: Benjamin on 2013-07-06 22:58 ]
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Buckster_uk
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Joined: 15-Mar-2006
Posts: 1967
From: Surrey
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Posted: 2013-07-06 22:24
Only watched a couple of games of this, it looks like a really good game for players as it encompasses so many facets of pool but I am not so sure about how easy it is to follow for casual fans.
Continuation shots, target shots, re-breaks, will take a while to get used to it!
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Northernpotter
Just popping in
Joined: 12-Nov-2012
Posts: 16
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Posted: 2013-07-06 23:14
Great game and I hope it takes off for the sakes of all poolplayers. Bit difficult to understand as most people are saying. Need to make the rules more simple imo.
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Administrator
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Posted: 2013-07-07 10:27
::: 8PM TONIGHT - WPBL FREE STREAMING VIDEO :::
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LOS ANGELES WAVE vs. MIAMI CRUISE (8pm GMT+1 = UK time))
Los Angeles Wave - Oscar Dominguez, Ernesto Dominguez, & Louis Ulrich
Miami Cruise - Corey Deuel, Jose Parica, & Hunter Lombardo
HOUSTON HUSTLERS vs. ATLANTA SCORPIONS (midnight UK time)
Houston Hustlers - Jeremy Jones, Chip Compton, & Justin Hall
Atlanta Scorpions - Johnny Archer, Shannon Daulton, & Dennis Hatch
Tonight is the last of the July 4th special free all weekend offer!
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Administrator
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Posted: 2013-07-09 16:28
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