Well this topic goes about shots where the cue ball is far from the object ball; with the cursor being next to the object ball, the cursor is far from the cue ball. This is what jmacca51 called "long pots", so I supposed that you'd follow the same terminology when replying on this topic.

Now if, by "long pots" you meant "pots where the object ball is far from the pocket", then yes they are obviously harder... but it's off-topic

I thought that's what he meant by "Long Pots Should be more difficult".

I see I was wrong now though.

My bad.

Interesting topic, the starter has a good point and a good answer is already given....for a 2D game this is the restriction and also the strong part. Ive given the link to Flyordie snooker once before....its 3D in aiming and therfore much more difficult...but by far not so popular as Funkysnooker.
Im a snooker addiict and this game perfectly combines the social part, the fun and the sports.........................
Dont take it all too serious.....