Direct2D 8-Ball Pool Using Vector Graphics: Improved AIBreakShot()+AI Foul Move Ball Anywhere+Config

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```Pool-Game-Clone.cpp
#define WIN32_LEAN_AND_MEAN
#define NOMINMAX
#include <windows.h>
#include <d2d1.h>
#include <dwrite.h>
#include <fstream> // For file I/O
#include <iostream> // For some basic I/O, though not strictly necessary for just file ops
#include <vector>
#include <cmath>
#include <string>
#include <sstream> // Required for wostringstream
#include <algorithm> // Required for std::max, std::min
#include <ctime>    // Required for srand, time
#include <cstdlib> // Required for srand, rand (often included by others, but good practice)
#include <commctrl.h> // Needed for radio buttons etc. in dialog (if using native controls)
#include <mmsystem.h> // For PlaySound
#include <tchar.h> //midi func
#include <thread>
#include <atomic>
#include "resource.h"

#pragma comment(lib, "Comctl32.lib") // Link against common controls library
#pragma comment(lib, "d2d1.lib")
#pragma comment(lib, "dwrite.lib")
#pragma comment(lib, "Winmm.lib") // Link against Windows Multimedia library

// --- Constants ---
const float PI = 3.1415926535f;
const float BALL_RADIUS = 10.0f;
const float TABLE_LEFT = 100.0f;
const float TABLE_TOP = 100.0f;
const float TABLE_WIDTH = 700.0f;
const float TABLE_HEIGHT = 350.0f;
const float TABLE_RIGHT = TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH;
const float TABLE_BOTTOM = TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT;
const float CUSHION_THICKNESS = 20.0f;
const float HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS = 22.0f; // Visual size of the hole
const float POCKET_RADIUS = HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS * 1.05f; // Make detection radius slightly larger // Make detection radius match visual size (or slightly larger)
const float MAX_SHOT_POWER = 15.0f;
const float FRICTION = 0.985f; // Friction factor per frame
const float MIN_VELOCITY_SQ = 0.01f * 0.01f; // Stop balls below this squared velocity
const float HEADSTRING_X = TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH * 0.30f; // 30% line
const float RACK_POS_X = TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH * 0.65f; // 65% line for rack apex
const float RACK_POS_Y = TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2.0f;
const UINT ID_TIMER = 1;
const int TARGET_FPS = 60; // Target frames per second for timer

// --- Enums ---
// --- MODIFIED/NEW Enums ---
enum GameState {
    SHOWING_DIALOG,     // NEW: Game is waiting for initial dialog input
    PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT,// Player placing cue ball for break
    BREAKING,           // Player is aiming/shooting the break shot
    AIMING,             // Player is aiming
    AI_THINKING,        // NEW: AI is calculating its move
    SHOT_IN_PROGRESS,   // Balls are moving
    ASSIGNING_BALLS,    // Turn after break where ball types are assigned
    PLAYER1_TURN,
    PLAYER2_TURN,
    BALL_IN_HAND_P1,
    BALL_IN_HAND_P2,
    GAME_OVER
};

enum BallType {
    NONE,
    SOLID,  // Yellow (1-7)
    STRIPE, // Red (9-15)
    EIGHT_BALL, // Black (8)
    CUE_BALL // White (0)
};

// NEW Enums for Game Mode and AI Difficulty
enum GameMode {
    HUMAN_VS_HUMAN,
    HUMAN_VS_AI
};

enum AIDifficulty {
    EASY,
    MEDIUM,
    HARD
};

enum OpeningBreakMode {
    CPU_BREAK,
    P1_BREAK,
    FLIP_COIN_BREAK
};

// --- Structs ---
struct Ball {
    int id;             // 0=Cue, 1-7=Solid, 8=Eight, 9-15=Stripe
    BallType type;
    float x, y;
    float vx, vy;
    D2D1_COLOR_F color;
    bool isPocketed;
};

struct PlayerInfo {
    BallType assignedType;
    int ballsPocketedCount;
    std::wstring name;
};

// --- Global Variables ---

// Direct2D & DirectWrite
ID2D1Factory* pFactory = nullptr;
//ID2D1Factory* g_pD2DFactory = nullptr;
ID2D1HwndRenderTarget* pRenderTarget = nullptr;
IDWriteFactory* pDWriteFactory = nullptr;
IDWriteTextFormat* pTextFormat = nullptr;
IDWriteTextFormat* pLargeTextFormat = nullptr; // For "Foul!"

// Game State
HWND hwndMain = nullptr;
GameState currentGameState = SHOWING_DIALOG; // Start by showing dialog
std::vector<Ball> balls;
int currentPlayer = 1; // 1 or 2
PlayerInfo player1Info = { BallType::NONE, 0, L"Player 1" };
PlayerInfo player2Info = { BallType::NONE, 0, L"CPU" }; // Default P2 name
bool foulCommitted = false;
std::wstring gameOverMessage = L"";
bool firstBallPocketedAfterBreak = false;
std::vector<int> pocketedThisTurn;
// --- NEW: Foul Tracking Globals ---
int firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1;      // ID of the first object ball hit by cue ball (-1 if none)
bool cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false; // Did cue ball hit an object ball this shot?
bool railHitAfterContact = false;     // Did any ball hit a rail AFTER cue hit an object ball?
// --- End New Foul Tracking Globals ---

// NEW Game Mode/AI Globals
GameMode gameMode = HUMAN_VS_HUMAN; // Default mode
AIDifficulty aiDifficulty = MEDIUM; // Default difficulty
OpeningBreakMode openingBreakMode = CPU_BREAK; // Default opening break mode
bool isPlayer2AI = false;           // Is Player 2 controlled by AI?
bool aiTurnPending = false;         // Flag: AI needs to take its turn when possible
// bool aiIsThinking = false;       // Replaced by AI_THINKING game state
// NEW: Flag to indicate if the current shot is the opening break of the game
bool isOpeningBreakShot = false;

// NEW: For AI shot planning and visualization
struct AIPlannedShot {
    float angle;
    float power;
    float spinX;
    float spinY;
    bool isValid; // Is there a valid shot planned?
};
AIPlannedShot aiPlannedShotDetails; // Stores the AI's next shot
bool aiIsDisplayingAim = false;    // True when AI has decided a shot and is in "display aim" mode
int aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = 0;  // How many frames left to display AI aim
const int AI_AIM_DISPLAY_DURATION_FRAMES = 45; // Approx 0.75 seconds at 60 FPS, adjust as needed

// Input & Aiming
POINT ptMouse = { 0, 0 };
bool isAiming = false;
bool isDraggingCueBall = false;
// --- ENSURE THIS LINE EXISTS HERE ---
bool isDraggingStick = false; // True specifically when drag initiated on the stick graphic
// --- End Ensure ---
bool isSettingEnglish = false;
D2D1_POINT_2F aimStartPoint = { 0, 0 };
float cueAngle = 0.0f;
float shotPower = 0.0f;
float cueSpinX = 0.0f; // Range -1 to 1
float cueSpinY = 0.0f; // Range -1 to 1
float pocketFlashTimer = 0.0f;
bool cheatModeEnabled = false; // Cheat Mode toggle (G key)
int draggingBallId = -1;
bool keyboardAimingActive = false; // NEW FLAG: true when arrow keys modify aim/power
MCIDEVICEID midiDeviceID = 0; //midi func
std::atomic<bool> isMusicPlaying(false); //midi func
std::thread musicThread; //midi func
void StartMidi(HWND hwnd, const TCHAR* midiPath);
void StopMidi();

// UI Element Positions
D2D1_RECT_F powerMeterRect = { TABLE_RIGHT + CUSHION_THICKNESS + 10, TABLE_TOP, TABLE_RIGHT + CUSHION_THICKNESS + 40, TABLE_BOTTOM };
D2D1_RECT_F spinIndicatorRect = { TABLE_LEFT - CUSHION_THICKNESS - 60, TABLE_TOP + 20, TABLE_LEFT - CUSHION_THICKNESS - 20, TABLE_TOP + 60 }; // Circle area
D2D1_POINT_2F spinIndicatorCenter = { spinIndicatorRect.left + (spinIndicatorRect.right - spinIndicatorRect.left) / 2.0f, spinIndicatorRect.top + (spinIndicatorRect.bottom - spinIndicatorRect.top) / 2.0f };
float spinIndicatorRadius = (spinIndicatorRect.right - spinIndicatorRect.left) / 2.0f;
D2D1_RECT_F pocketedBallsBarRect = { TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_BOTTOM + CUSHION_THICKNESS + 30, TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_BOTTOM + CUSHION_THICKNESS + 70 };

// Corrected Pocket Center Positions (aligned with table corners/edges)
const D2D1_POINT_2F pocketPositions[6] = {
    {TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_TOP},                           // Top-Left
    {TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.0f, TABLE_TOP},      // Top-Middle
    {TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_TOP},                          // Top-Right
    {TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_BOTTOM},                        // Bottom-Left
    {TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.0f, TABLE_BOTTOM},   // Bottom-Middle
    {TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_BOTTOM}                        // Bottom-Right
};

// Colors
const D2D1_COLOR_F TABLE_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(0.1608f, 0.4000f, 0.1765f); // Darker Green NEWCOLOR (0.0f, 0.5f, 0.1f) => (0.1608f, 0.4000f, 0.1765f)
//const D2D1_COLOR_F TABLE_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(0.0f, 0.5f, 0.1f); // Darker Green NEWCOLOR (0.0f, 0.5f, 0.1f) => (0.1608f, 0.4000f, 0.1765f)
const D2D1_COLOR_F CUSHION_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF(0.3608f, 0.0275f, 0.0078f)); // NEWCOLOR ::Red => (0.3608f, 0.0275f, 0.0078f)
//const D2D1_COLOR_F CUSHION_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red); // NEWCOLOR ::Red => (0.3608f, 0.0275f, 0.0078f)
const D2D1_COLOR_F POCKET_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black);
const D2D1_COLOR_F CUE_BALL_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White);
const D2D1_COLOR_F EIGHT_BALL_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black);
const D2D1_COLOR_F SOLID_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Yellow); // Solids = Yellow
const D2D1_COLOR_F STRIPE_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red);   // Stripes = Red
const D2D1_COLOR_F AIM_LINE_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White, 0.7f); // Semi-transparent white
const D2D1_COLOR_F FOUL_TEXT_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red);
const D2D1_COLOR_F TURN_ARROW_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(0.1333f, 0.7294f, 0.7490f); //NEWCOLOR 0.1333f, 0.7294f, 0.7490f => ::Blue
//const D2D1_COLOR_F TURN_ARROW_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Blue);
const D2D1_COLOR_F ENGLISH_DOT_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red);
const D2D1_COLOR_F UI_TEXT_COLOR = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black);

// --- Forward Declarations ---
HRESULT CreateDeviceResources();
void DiscardDeviceResources();
void OnPaint();
void OnResize(UINT width, UINT height);
void InitGame();
void GameUpdate();
void UpdatePhysics();
void CheckCollisions();
bool CheckPockets(); // Returns true if any ball was pocketed
void ProcessShotResults();
void ApplyShot(float power, float angle, float spinX, float spinY);
void RespawnCueBall(bool behindHeadstring);
bool AreBallsMoving();
void SwitchTurns();
void AssignPlayerBallTypes(BallType firstPocketedType);
void CheckGameOverConditions(bool eightBallPocketed, bool cueBallPocketed);
Ball* GetBallById(int id);
Ball* GetCueBall();
//void PlayGameMusic(HWND hwnd); //midi func
void AIBreakShot();

// Drawing Functions
void DrawScene(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawTable(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT, ID2D1Factory* pFactory);
void DrawBalls(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawCueStick(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawAimingAids(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawUI(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawPowerMeter(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawSpinIndicator(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawPocketedBallsIndicator(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);
void DrawBallInHandIndicator(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT);

// Helper Functions
float GetDistance(float x1, float y1, float x2, float y2);
float GetDistanceSq(float x1, float y1, float x2, float y2);
bool IsValidCueBallPosition(float x, float y, bool checkHeadstring);
template <typename T> void SafeRelease(T** ppT);
// --- ADD FORWARD DECLARATION FOR NEW HELPER HERE ---
float PointToLineSegmentDistanceSq(D2D1_POINT_2F p, D2D1_POINT_2F a, D2D1_POINT_2F b);
// --- End Forward Declaration ---
bool LineSegmentIntersection(D2D1_POINT_2F p1, D2D1_POINT_2F p2, D2D1_POINT_2F p3, D2D1_POINT_2F p4, D2D1_POINT_2F& intersection); // Keep this if present

// --- NEW Forward Declarations ---

// AI Related
struct AIShotInfo; // Define below
void TriggerAIMove();
void AIMakeDecision();
void AIPlaceCueBall();
AIShotInfo AIFindBestShot();
AIShotInfo EvaluateShot(Ball* targetBall, int pocketIndex);
bool IsPathClear(D2D1_POINT_2F start, D2D1_POINT_2F end, int ignoredBallId1, int ignoredBallId2);
Ball* FindFirstHitBall(D2D1_POINT_2F start, float angle, float& hitDistSq); // Added hitDistSq output
float CalculateShotPower(float cueToGhostDist, float targetToPocketDist);
D2D1_POINT_2F CalculateGhostBallPos(Ball* targetBall, int pocketIndex);
bool IsValidAIAimAngle(float angle); // Basic check

// Dialog Related
INT_PTR CALLBACK NewGameDialogProc(HWND hDlg, UINT message, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam);
void ShowNewGameDialog(HINSTANCE hInstance);
void LoadSettings(); // For deserialization
void SaveSettings(); // For serialization
const std::wstring SETTINGS_FILE_NAME = L"Pool-Settings.txt";
void ResetGame(HINSTANCE hInstance); // Function to handle F2 reset

// --- Forward Declaration for Window Procedure --- <<< Add this line HERE
LRESULT CALLBACK WndProc(HWND hwnd, UINT msg, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam);

// --- NEW Struct for AI Shot Evaluation ---
struct AIShotInfo {
    bool possible = false;          // Is this shot considered viable?
    Ball* targetBall = nullptr;     // Which ball to hit
    int pocketIndex = -1;           // Which pocket to aim for (0-5)
    D2D1_POINT_2F ghostBallPos = { 0,0 }; // Where cue ball needs to hit target ball
    float angle = 0.0f;             // Calculated shot angle
    float power = 0.0f;             // Calculated shot power
    float score = -1.0f;            // Score for this shot (higher is better)
    bool involves8Ball = false;     // Is the target the 8-ball?
};

/*
table = TABLE_COLOR new: #29662d (0.1608, 0.4000, 0.1765) => old: (0.0f, 0.5f, 0.1f)
rail CUSHION_COLOR = #5c0702 (0.3608, 0.0275, 0.0078) => ::Red
gap = #e99d33 (0.9157, 0.6157, 0.2000) => ::Orange
winbg = #5e8863 (0.3686, 0.5333, 0.3882) => 1.0f, 1.0f, 0.803f
headstring = #47742f (0.2784, 0.4549, 0.1843) => ::White
bluearrow = #08b0a5 (0.0314, 0.6902, 0.6471) *#22babf (0.1333,0.7294,0.7490) => ::Blue
*/

// --- NEW Settings Serialization Functions ---
void SaveSettings() {
    std::ofstream outFile(SETTINGS_FILE_NAME);
    if (outFile.is_open()) {
        outFile << static_cast<int>(gameMode) << std::endl;
        outFile << static_cast<int>(aiDifficulty) << std::endl;
        outFile << static_cast<int>(openingBreakMode) << std::endl;
        outFile.close();
    }
    // else: Handle error, e.g., log or silently fail
}

void LoadSettings() {
    std::ifstream inFile(SETTINGS_FILE_NAME);
    if (inFile.is_open()) {
        int gm, aid, obm;
        if (inFile >> gm) {
            gameMode = static_cast<GameMode>(gm);
        }
        if (inFile >> aid) {
            aiDifficulty = static_cast<AIDifficulty>(aid);
        }
        if (inFile >> obm) {
            openingBreakMode = static_cast<OpeningBreakMode>(obm);
        }
        inFile.close();

        // Validate loaded settings (optional, but good practice)
        if (gameMode < HUMAN_VS_HUMAN || gameMode > HUMAN_VS_AI) gameMode = HUMAN_VS_HUMAN; // Default
        if (aiDifficulty < EASY || aiDifficulty > HARD) aiDifficulty = MEDIUM; // Default
        if (openingBreakMode < CPU_BREAK || openingBreakMode > FLIP_COIN_BREAK) openingBreakMode = CPU_BREAK; // Default
    }
    // else: File doesn't exist or couldn't be opened, use defaults (already set in global vars)
}
// --- End Settings Serialization Functions ---

// --- NEW Dialog Procedure ---
INT_PTR CALLBACK NewGameDialogProc(HWND hDlg, UINT message, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) {
    switch (message) {
    case WM_INITDIALOG:
    {
        // --- ACTION 4: Center Dialog Box ---
// Optional: Force centering if default isn't working
        RECT rcDlg, rcOwner, rcScreen;
        HWND hwndOwner = GetParent(hDlg); // GetParent(hDlg) might be better if hwndMain is passed
        if (hwndOwner == NULL) hwndOwner = GetDesktopWindow();

        GetWindowRect(hwndOwner, &rcOwner);
        GetWindowRect(hDlg, &rcDlg);
        CopyRect(&rcScreen, &rcOwner); // Use owner rect as reference bounds

        // Offset the owner rect relative to the screen if it's not the desktop
        if (GetParent(hDlg) != NULL) { // If parented to main window (passed to DialogBoxParam)
            OffsetRect(&rcOwner, -rcScreen.left, -rcScreen.top);
            OffsetRect(&rcDlg, -rcScreen.left, -rcScreen.top);
            OffsetRect(&rcScreen, -rcScreen.left, -rcScreen.top);
        }


        // Calculate centered position
        int x = rcOwner.left + (rcOwner.right - rcOwner.left - (rcDlg.right - rcDlg.left)) / 2;
        int y = rcOwner.top + (rcOwner.bottom - rcOwner.top - (rcDlg.bottom - rcDlg.top)) / 2;

        // Ensure it stays within screen bounds (optional safety)
        x = std::max(static_cast<int>(rcScreen.left), x);
        y = std::max(static_cast<int>(rcScreen.top), y);
        if (x + (rcDlg.right - rcDlg.left) > rcScreen.right)
            x = rcScreen.right - (rcDlg.right - rcDlg.left);
        if (y + (rcDlg.bottom - rcDlg.top) > rcScreen.bottom)
            y = rcScreen.bottom - (rcDlg.bottom - rcDlg.top);


        // Set the dialog position
        SetWindowPos(hDlg, HWND_TOP, x, y, 0, 0, SWP_NOSIZE);

        // --- End Centering Code ---

        // Set initial state based on current global settings (or defaults)
        CheckRadioButton(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_2P, IDC_RADIO_CPU, (gameMode == HUMAN_VS_HUMAN) ? IDC_RADIO_2P : IDC_RADIO_CPU);

        CheckRadioButton(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_EASY, IDC_RADIO_HARD,
            (aiDifficulty == EASY) ? IDC_RADIO_EASY : ((aiDifficulty == MEDIUM) ? IDC_RADIO_MEDIUM : IDC_RADIO_HARD));

        // Enable/Disable AI group based on initial mode
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_GROUP_AI), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_EASY), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_MEDIUM), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_HARD), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        // Set initial state for Opening Break Mode
        CheckRadioButton(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK, IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK,
            (openingBreakMode == CPU_BREAK) ? IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK : ((openingBreakMode == P1_BREAK) ? IDC_RADIO_P1_BREAK : IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK));
        // Enable/Disable Opening Break group based on initial mode
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_GROUP_BREAK_MODE), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_P1_BREAK), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
        EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK), gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
    }
    return (INT_PTR)TRUE;

    case WM_COMMAND:
        switch (LOWORD(wParam)) {
        case IDC_RADIO_2P:
        case IDC_RADIO_CPU:
        {
            bool isCPU = IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_CPU) == BST_CHECKED;
            // Enable/Disable AI group controls based on selection
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_GROUP_AI), isCPU);
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_EASY), isCPU);
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_MEDIUM), isCPU);
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_HARD), isCPU);
            // Also enable/disable Opening Break Mode group
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_GROUP_BREAK_MODE), isCPU);
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK), isCPU);
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_P1_BREAK), isCPU);
            EnableWindow(GetDlgItem(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK), isCPU);
        }
        return (INT_PTR)TRUE;

        case IDOK:
            // Retrieve selected options and store in global variables
            if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_CPU) == BST_CHECKED) {
                gameMode = HUMAN_VS_AI;
                if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_EASY) == BST_CHECKED) aiDifficulty = EASY;
                else if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_MEDIUM) == BST_CHECKED) aiDifficulty = MEDIUM;
                else if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_HARD) == BST_CHECKED) aiDifficulty = HARD;

                if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK) == BST_CHECKED) openingBreakMode = CPU_BREAK;
                else if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_P1_BREAK) == BST_CHECKED) openingBreakMode = P1_BREAK;
                else if (IsDlgButtonChecked(hDlg, IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK) == BST_CHECKED) openingBreakMode = FLIP_COIN_BREAK;
            }
            else {
                gameMode = HUMAN_VS_HUMAN;
                // openingBreakMode doesn't apply to HvsH, can leave as is or reset
            }
            SaveSettings(); // Save settings when OK is pressed
            EndDialog(hDlg, IDOK); // Close dialog, return IDOK
            return (INT_PTR)TRUE;

        case IDCANCEL: // Handle Cancel or closing the dialog
            // Optionally, could reload settings here if you want cancel to revert to previously saved state
            EndDialog(hDlg, IDCANCEL);
            return (INT_PTR)TRUE;
        }
        break; // End WM_COMMAND
    }
    return (INT_PTR)FALSE; // Default processing
}

// --- NEW Helper to Show Dialog ---
void ShowNewGameDialog(HINSTANCE hInstance) {
    if (DialogBoxParam(hInstance, MAKEINTRESOURCE(IDD_NEWGAMEDLG), hwndMain, NewGameDialogProc, 0) == IDOK) {
        // User clicked Start, reset game with new settings
        isPlayer2AI = (gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI); // Update AI flag
        if (isPlayer2AI) {
            switch (aiDifficulty) {
            case EASY: player2Info.name = L"CPU (Easy)"; break;
            case MEDIUM: player2Info.name = L"CPU (Medium)"; break;
            case HARD: player2Info.name = L"CPU (Hard)"; break;
            }
        }
        else {
            player2Info.name = L"Player 2";
        }
        // Update window title
        std::wstring windowTitle = L"Direct2D 8-Ball Pool";
        if (gameMode == HUMAN_VS_HUMAN) windowTitle += L" (Human vs Human)";
        else windowTitle += L" (Human vs " + player2Info.name + L")";
        SetWindowText(hwndMain, windowTitle.c_str());

        InitGame(); // Re-initialize game logic & board
        InvalidateRect(hwndMain, NULL, TRUE); // Force redraw
    }
    else {
        // User cancelled dialog - maybe just resume game? Or exit?
        // For simplicity, we do nothing, game continues as it was.
        // To exit on cancel from F2, would need more complex state management.
    }
}

// --- NEW Reset Game Function ---
void ResetGame(HINSTANCE hInstance) {
    // Call the helper function to show the dialog and re-init if OK clicked
    ShowNewGameDialog(hInstance);
}

// --- WinMain ---
int WINAPI wWinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE, PWSTR, int nCmdShow) {
    if (FAILED(CoInitialize(NULL))) {
        MessageBox(NULL, L"COM Initialization Failed.", L"Error", MB_OK | MB_ICONERROR);
        return -1;
    }

    // --- NEW: Load settings at startup ---
    LoadSettings();

    // --- NEW: Show configuration dialog FIRST ---
    if (DialogBoxParam(hInstance, MAKEINTRESOURCE(IDD_NEWGAMEDLG), NULL, NewGameDialogProc, 0) != IDOK) {
        // User cancelled the dialog
        CoUninitialize();
        return 0; // Exit gracefully if dialog cancelled
    }
    // Global gameMode and aiDifficulty are now set by the DialogProc

    // Set AI flag based on game mode
    isPlayer2AI = (gameMode == HUMAN_VS_AI);
    if (isPlayer2AI) {
        switch (aiDifficulty) {
        case EASY: player2Info.name = L"CPU (Easy)"; break;
        case MEDIUM: player2Info.name = L"CPU (Medium)"; break;
        case HARD: player2Info.name = L"CPU (Hard)"; break;
        }
    }
    else {
        player2Info.name = L"Player 2";
    }
    // --- End of Dialog Logic ---


    WNDCLASS wc = { };
    wc.lpfnWndProc = WndProc;
    wc.hInstance = hInstance;
    wc.lpszClassName = L"Direct2D_8BallPool";
    wc.hCursor = LoadCursor(NULL, IDC_ARROW);
    wc.hbrBackground = (HBRUSH)(COLOR_WINDOW + 1);
    wc.hIcon = LoadIcon(hInstance, MAKEINTRESOURCE(IDI_ICON1)); // Use your actual icon ID here

    if (!RegisterClass(&wc)) {
        MessageBox(NULL, L"Window Registration Failed.", L"Error", MB_OK | MB_ICONERROR);
        CoUninitialize();
        return -1;
    }

    // --- ACTION 4: Calculate Centered Window Position ---
    const int WINDOW_WIDTH = 1000; // Define desired width
    const int WINDOW_HEIGHT = 700; // Define desired height
    int screenWidth = GetSystemMetrics(SM_CXSCREEN);
    int screenHeight = GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYSCREEN);
    int windowX = (screenWidth - WINDOW_WIDTH) / 2;
    int windowY = (screenHeight - WINDOW_HEIGHT) / 2;

    // --- Change Window Title based on mode ---
    std::wstring windowTitle = L"Direct2D 8-Ball Pool";
    if (gameMode == HUMAN_VS_HUMAN) windowTitle += L" (Human vs Human)";
    else windowTitle += L" (Human vs " + player2Info.name + L")";

    DWORD dwStyle = WS_OVERLAPPED | WS_CAPTION | WS_SYSMENU | WS_MINIMIZEBOX; // No WS_THICKFRAME, No WS_MAXIMIZEBOX

    hwndMain = CreateWindowEx(
        0, L"Direct2D_8BallPool", windowTitle.c_str(), dwStyle,
        windowX, windowY, WINDOW_WIDTH, WINDOW_HEIGHT,
        NULL, NULL, hInstance, NULL
    );

    if (!hwndMain) {
        MessageBox(NULL, L"Window Creation Failed.", L"Error", MB_OK | MB_ICONERROR);
        CoUninitialize();
        return -1;
    }

    // Initialize Direct2D Resources AFTER window creation
    if (FAILED(CreateDeviceResources())) {
        MessageBox(NULL, L"Failed to create Direct2D resources.", L"Error", MB_OK | MB_ICONERROR);
        DestroyWindow(hwndMain);
        CoUninitialize();
        return -1;
    }

    InitGame(); // Initialize game state AFTER resources are ready & mode is set
    Sleep(500); // Allow window to fully initialize before starting the countdown //midi func
    StartMidi(hwndMain, TEXT("BSQ.MID")); // Replace with your MIDI filename
    //PlayGameMusic(hwndMain); //midi func

    ShowWindow(hwndMain, nCmdShow);
    UpdateWindow(hwndMain);

    if (!SetTimer(hwndMain, ID_TIMER, 1000 / TARGET_FPS, NULL)) {
        MessageBox(NULL, L"Could not SetTimer().", L"Error", MB_OK | MB_ICONERROR);
        DestroyWindow(hwndMain);
        CoUninitialize();
        return -1;
    }

    MSG msg = { };
    // --- Modified Main Loop ---
    // Handles the case where the game starts in SHOWING_DIALOG state (handled now before loop)
    // or gets reset to it via F2. The main loop runs normally once game starts.
    while (GetMessage(&msg, NULL, 0, 0)) {
        // We might need modeless dialog handling here if F2 shows dialog
        // while window is active, but DialogBoxParam is modal.
        // Let's assume F2 hides main window, shows dialog, then restarts game loop.
        // Simpler: F2 calls ResetGame which calls DialogBoxParam (modal) then InitGame.
        TranslateMessage(&msg);
        DispatchMessage(&msg);
    }


    KillTimer(hwndMain, ID_TIMER);
    DiscardDeviceResources();
    SaveSettings(); // Save settings on exit
    CoUninitialize();

    return (int)msg.wParam;
}

// --- WndProc ---
LRESULT CALLBACK WndProc(HWND hwnd, UINT msg, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) {
    // Declare cueBall pointer once at the top, used in multiple cases
    // For clarity, often better to declare within each case where needed.
    Ball* cueBall = nullptr; // Initialize to nullptr
    switch (msg) {
    case WM_CREATE:
        // Resources are now created in WinMain after CreateWindowEx
        return 0;

    case WM_PAINT:
        OnPaint();
        // Validate the entire window region after painting
        ValidateRect(hwnd, NULL);
        return 0;

    case WM_SIZE: {
        UINT width = LOWORD(lParam);
        UINT height = HIWORD(lParam);
        OnResize(width, height);
        return 0;
    }

    case WM_TIMER:
        if (wParam == ID_TIMER) {
            GameUpdate(); // Update game logic and physics
            InvalidateRect(hwnd, NULL, FALSE); // Request redraw
        }
        return 0;

        // --- NEW: Handle F2 Key for Reset ---
        // --- MODIFIED: Handle More Keys ---
    case WM_KEYDOWN:
    { // Add scope for variable declarations

        // --- FIX: Get Cue Ball pointer for this scope ---
        cueBall = GetCueBall();
        // We might allow some keys even if cue ball is gone (like F1/F2), but actions need it
        // --- End Fix ---

        // Check which player can interact via keyboard (Humans only)
        bool canPlayerControl = ((currentPlayer == 1 && (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1 || currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT)) ||
            (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI && (currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN || currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2 || currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT)));

        // --- F1 / F2 Keys (Always available) ---
        if (wParam == VK_F2) {
            HINSTANCE hInstance = (HINSTANCE)GetWindowLongPtr(hwnd, GWLP_HINSTANCE);
            ResetGame(hInstance); // Call reset function
            return 0; // Indicate key was processed
        }
        else if (wParam == VK_F1) {
            MessageBox(hwnd,
                L"Direct2D-based StickPool game made in C++ from scratch (2764+ lines of code)\n" // Update line count if needed
                L"First successful Clone in C++ (no other sites or projects were there to glean from.) Made /w AI assist\n"
                L"(others were in JS/ non-8-Ball in C# etc.) w/o OOP and Graphics Frameworks all in a Single file.\n"
                L"Copyright (C) 2025 Evans Thorpemorton, Entisoft Solutions.\n"
                L"Includes AI Difficulty Modes, Aim-Trajectory For Table Rails + Hard Angles TipShots. || F2=New Game",
                L"About This Game", MB_OK | MB_ICONINFORMATION);
            return 0; // Indicate key was processed
        }

        // Check for 'M' key (uppercase or lowercase)
            // Toggle music with "M"
        if (wParam == 'M' || wParam == 'm') {
            //static bool isMusicPlaying = false;
            if (isMusicPlaying) {
                // Stop the music
                StopMidi();
                isMusicPlaying = false;
            }
            else {
                // Build the MIDI file path
                TCHAR midiPath[MAX_PATH];
                GetModuleFileName(NULL, midiPath, MAX_PATH);
                // Keep only the directory part
                TCHAR* lastBackslash = _tcsrchr(midiPath, '\\');
                if (lastBackslash != NULL) {
                    *(lastBackslash + 1) = '\0';
                }
                // Append the MIDI filename
                _tcscat_s(midiPath, MAX_PATH, TEXT("BSQ.MID")); // Adjust filename if needed

                // Start playing MIDI
                StartMidi(hwndMain, midiPath);
                isMusicPlaying = true;
            }
        }


        // --- Player Interaction Keys (Only if allowed) ---
        if (canPlayerControl) {
            // --- Get Shift Key State ---
            bool shiftPressed = (GetKeyState(VK_SHIFT) & 0x8000) != 0;
            float angleStep = shiftPressed ? 0.05f : 0.01f; // Base step / Faster step (Adjust as needed) // Multiplier was 5x
            float powerStep = 0.2f; // Power step (Adjust as needed)

            switch (wParam) {
            case VK_LEFT: // Rotate Cue Stick Counter-Clockwise
                if (currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
                    cueAngle -= angleStep;
                    // Normalize angle (keep between 0 and 2*PI)
                    if (cueAngle < 0) cueAngle += 2 * PI;
                    // Ensure state shows aiming visuals if turn just started
                    if (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN) currentGameState = AIMING;
                    isAiming = false; // Keyboard adjust doesn't use mouse aiming state
                    isDraggingStick = false;
                    keyboardAimingActive = true;
                }
                break;

            case VK_RIGHT: // Rotate Cue Stick Clockwise
                if (currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
                    cueAngle += angleStep;
                    // Normalize angle (keep between 0 and 2*PI)
                    if (cueAngle >= 2 * PI) cueAngle -= 2 * PI;
                    // Ensure state shows aiming visuals if turn just started
                    if (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN) currentGameState = AIMING;
                    isAiming = false;
                    isDraggingStick = false;
                    keyboardAimingActive = true;
                }
                break;

            case VK_UP: // Decrease Shot Power
                if (currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
                    shotPower -= powerStep;
                    if (shotPower < 0.0f) shotPower = 0.0f;
                    // Ensure state shows aiming visuals if turn just started
                    if (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN) currentGameState = AIMING;
                    isAiming = true; // Keyboard adjust doesn't use mouse aiming state
                    isDraggingStick = false;
                    keyboardAimingActive = true;
                }
                break;

            case VK_DOWN: // Increase Shot Power
                if (currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
                    shotPower += powerStep;
                    if (shotPower > MAX_SHOT_POWER) shotPower = MAX_SHOT_POWER;
                    // Ensure state shows aiming visuals if turn just started
                    if (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN) currentGameState = AIMING;
                    isAiming = true;
                    isDraggingStick = false;
                    keyboardAimingActive = true;
                }
                break;

            case VK_SPACE: // Trigger Shot
                if ((currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING || currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN)
                    && currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING)
                {
                    if (shotPower > 0.15f) { // Use same threshold as mouse
                       // Reset foul flags BEFORE applying shot
                        firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1;
                        cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false;
                        railHitAfterContact = false;

                        // Play sound & Apply Shot
                        std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("cue.wav")).detach();
                        ApplyShot(shotPower, cueAngle, cueSpinX, cueSpinY);

                        // Update State
                        currentGameState = SHOT_IN_PROGRESS;
                        foulCommitted = false;
                        pocketedThisTurn.clear();
                        shotPower = 0; // Reset power after shooting
                        isAiming = false; isDraggingStick = false; // Reset aiming flags
                        keyboardAimingActive = false;
                    }
                }
                break;

            case VK_ESCAPE: // Cancel Aim/Shot Setup
                if ((currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING) || shotPower > 0)
                {
                    shotPower = 0.0f;
                    isAiming = false;
                    isDraggingStick = false;
                    keyboardAimingActive = false;
                    // Revert to basic turn state if not breaking
                    if (currentGameState != BREAKING) {
                        currentGameState = (currentPlayer == 1) ? PLAYER1_TURN : PLAYER2_TURN;
                    }
                }
                break;

            case 'G': // Toggle Cheat Mode
                cheatModeEnabled = !cheatModeEnabled;
                if (cheatModeEnabled)
                    MessageBeep(MB_ICONEXCLAMATION); // Play a beep when enabling
                else
                    MessageBeep(MB_OK); // Play a different beep when disabling
                break;

            default:
                // Allow default processing for other keys if needed
                // return DefWindowProc(hwnd, msg, wParam, lParam); // Usually not needed for WM_KEYDOWN
                break;
            } // End switch(wParam) for player controls
            return 0; // Indicate player control key was processed
        } // End if(canPlayerControl)
    } // End scope for WM_KEYDOWN case
    // If key wasn't F1/F2 and player couldn't control, maybe allow default processing?
    // return DefWindowProc(hwnd, msg, wParam, lParam); // Or just return 0
    return 0;

    case WM_MOUSEMOVE: {
        ptMouse.x = LOWORD(lParam);
        ptMouse.y = HIWORD(lParam);

        cueBall = GetCueBall(); // Declare and get cueBall pointer

        if (isDraggingCueBall && cheatModeEnabled && draggingBallId != -1) {
            Ball* ball = GetBallById(draggingBallId);
            if (ball) {
                ball->x = (float)ptMouse.x;
                ball->y = (float)ptMouse.y;
                ball->vx = ball->vy = 0.0f;
            }
            return 0;
        }

        if (!cueBall) return 0;

        // Update Aiming Logic (Check player turn)
        if (isDraggingCueBall &&
            ((currentPlayer == 1 && currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1) ||
                (!isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 && currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) ||
                currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT))
        {
            bool behindHeadstring = (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);
            // Tentative position update
            cueBall->x = (float)ptMouse.x;
            cueBall->y = (float)ptMouse.y;
            cueBall->vx = cueBall->vy = 0;
        }
        else if ((isAiming || isDraggingStick) &&
            ((currentPlayer == 1 && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING)) ||
                (!isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING))))
        {
            //NEW2 MOUSEBOUND CODE = START
                /*// Clamp mouse inside table bounds during aiming
                if (ptMouse.x < TABLE_LEFT) ptMouse.x = TABLE_LEFT;
            if (ptMouse.x > TABLE_RIGHT) ptMouse.x = TABLE_RIGHT;
            if (ptMouse.y < TABLE_TOP) ptMouse.y = TABLE_TOP;
            if (ptMouse.y > TABLE_BOTTOM) ptMouse.y = TABLE_BOTTOM;*/
            //NEW2 MOUSEBOUND CODE = END
            // Aiming drag updates angle and power
            float dx = (float)ptMouse.x - cueBall->x;
            float dy = (float)ptMouse.y - cueBall->y;
            if (dx != 0 || dy != 0) cueAngle = atan2f(dy, dx);
            //float pullDist = GetDistance((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y, aimStartPoint.x, aimStartPoint.y);
            //shotPower = std::min(pullDist / 10.0f, MAX_SHOT_POWER);
            if (!keyboardAimingActive) { // Only update shotPower if NOT keyboard aiming
                float pullDist = GetDistance((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y, aimStartPoint.x, aimStartPoint.y);
                shotPower = std::min(pullDist / 10.0f, MAX_SHOT_POWER);
            }
        }
        else if (isSettingEnglish &&
            ((currentPlayer == 1 && (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING)) ||
                (!isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 && (currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN || currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING))))
        {
            // Setting English
            float dx = (float)ptMouse.x - spinIndicatorCenter.x;
            float dy = (float)ptMouse.y - spinIndicatorCenter.y;
            float dist = GetDistance(dx, dy, 0, 0);
            if (dist > spinIndicatorRadius) { dx *= spinIndicatorRadius / dist; dy *= spinIndicatorRadius / dist; }
            cueSpinX = dx / spinIndicatorRadius;
            cueSpinY = dy / spinIndicatorRadius;
        }
        else {
            //DISABLE PERM AIMING = START
            /*// Update visual angle even when not aiming/dragging (Check player turn)
            bool canUpdateVisualAngle = ((currentPlayer == 1 && (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1)) ||
                (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI && (currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2)) ||
                currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT || currentGameState == BREAKING || currentGameState == AIMING);

            if (canUpdateVisualAngle && !isDraggingCueBall && !isAiming && !isDraggingStick && !keyboardAimingActive) // NEW: Prevent mouse override if keyboard aiming
            {
                // NEW MOUSEBOUND CODE = START
                    // Only update cue angle if mouse is inside the playable table area
                if (ptMouse.x >= TABLE_LEFT && ptMouse.x <= TABLE_RIGHT &&
                    ptMouse.y >= TABLE_TOP && ptMouse.y <= TABLE_BOTTOM)
                {
                    // NEW MOUSEBOUND CODE = END
                    Ball* cb = cueBall; // Use function-scope cueBall // Already got cueBall above
                    if (cb) {
                        float dx = (float)ptMouse.x - cb->x;
                        float dy = (float)ptMouse.y - cb->y;
                        if (dx != 0 || dy != 0) cueAngle = atan2f(dy, dx);
                    }
                } //NEW MOUSEBOUND CODE LINE = DISABLE
            }*/
            //DISABLE PERM AIMING = END
        }
        return 0;
    } // End WM_MOUSEMOVE

    case WM_LBUTTONDOWN: {
        ptMouse.x = LOWORD(lParam);
        ptMouse.y = HIWORD(lParam);

        if (cheatModeEnabled) {
            // Allow dragging any ball freely
            for (Ball& ball : balls) {
                float distSq = GetDistanceSq(ball.x, ball.y, (float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y);
                if (distSq <= BALL_RADIUS * BALL_RADIUS * 4) { // Click near ball
                    isDraggingCueBall = true;
                    draggingBallId = ball.id;
                    if (ball.id == 0) {
                        // If dragging cue ball manually, ensure we stay in Ball-In-Hand state
                        if (currentPlayer == 1)
                            currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P1;
                        else if (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI)
                            currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P2;
                    }
                    return 0;
                }
            }
        }

        Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall(); // Declare and get cueBall pointer

        // Check which player is allowed to interact via mouse click
        bool canPlayerClickInteract = ((currentPlayer == 1) || (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI));
        // Define states where interaction is generally allowed
        bool canInteractState = (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN ||
            currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING ||
            currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1 || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2 ||
            currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);

        // Check Spin Indicator first (Allow if player's turn/aim phase)
        if (canPlayerClickInteract && canInteractState) {
            float spinDistSq = GetDistanceSq((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y, spinIndicatorCenter.x, spinIndicatorCenter.y);
            if (spinDistSq < spinIndicatorRadius * spinIndicatorRadius * 1.2f) {
                isSettingEnglish = true;
                float dx = (float)ptMouse.x - spinIndicatorCenter.x;
                float dy = (float)ptMouse.y - spinIndicatorCenter.y;
                float dist = GetDistance(dx, dy, 0, 0);
                if (dist > spinIndicatorRadius) { dx *= spinIndicatorRadius / dist; dy *= spinIndicatorRadius / dist; }
                cueSpinX = dx / spinIndicatorRadius;
                cueSpinY = dy / spinIndicatorRadius;
                isAiming = false; isDraggingStick = false; isDraggingCueBall = false;
                return 0;
            }
        }

        if (!cueBall) return 0;

        // Check Ball-in-Hand placement/drag
        bool isPlacingBall = (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1 || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2 || currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);
        bool isPlayerAllowedToPlace = (isPlacingBall &&
            ((currentPlayer == 1 && currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1) ||
                (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI && currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) ||
                (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT))); // Allow current player in break setup

        if (isPlayerAllowedToPlace) {
            float distSq = GetDistanceSq(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, (float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y);
            if (distSq < BALL_RADIUS * BALL_RADIUS * 9.0f) {
                isDraggingCueBall = true;
                isAiming = false; isDraggingStick = false;
            }
            else {
                bool behindHeadstring = (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);
                if (IsValidCueBallPosition((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y, behindHeadstring)) {
                    cueBall->x = (float)ptMouse.x; cueBall->y = (float)ptMouse.y;
                    cueBall->vx = 0; cueBall->vy = 0;
                    isDraggingCueBall = false;
                    // Transition state
                    if (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) currentGameState = BREAKING;
                    else if (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1) currentGameState = PLAYER1_TURN;
                    else if (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) currentGameState = PLAYER2_TURN;
                    cueAngle = 0.0f;
                }
            }
            return 0;
        }

        // Check for starting Aim (Cue Ball OR Stick)
        bool canAim = ((currentPlayer == 1 && (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == BREAKING)) ||
            (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI && (currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN || currentGameState == BREAKING)));

        if (canAim) {
            const float stickDrawLength = 150.0f * 1.4f;
            float currentStickAngle = cueAngle + PI;
            D2D1_POINT_2F currentStickEnd = D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x + cosf(currentStickAngle) * stickDrawLength, cueBall->y + sinf(currentStickAngle) * stickDrawLength);
            D2D1_POINT_2F currentStickTip = D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x + cosf(currentStickAngle) * 5.0f, cueBall->y + sinf(currentStickAngle) * 5.0f);
            float distToStickSq = PointToLineSegmentDistanceSq(D2D1::Point2F((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y), currentStickTip, currentStickEnd);
            float stickClickThresholdSq = 36.0f;
            float distToCueBallSq = GetDistanceSq(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, (float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y);
            float cueBallClickRadiusSq = BALL_RADIUS * BALL_RADIUS * 25;

            bool clickedStick = (distToStickSq < stickClickThresholdSq);
            bool clickedCueArea = (distToCueBallSq < cueBallClickRadiusSq);

            if (clickedStick || clickedCueArea) {
                isDraggingStick = clickedStick && !clickedCueArea;
                isAiming = clickedCueArea;
                aimStartPoint = D2D1::Point2F((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y);
                shotPower = 0;
                float dx = (float)ptMouse.x - cueBall->x;
                float dy = (float)ptMouse.y - cueBall->y;
                if (dx != 0 || dy != 0) cueAngle = atan2f(dy, dx);
                if (currentGameState != BREAKING) currentGameState = AIMING;
            }
        }
        return 0;
    } // End WM_LBUTTONDOWN


    case WM_LBUTTONUP: {
        if (cheatModeEnabled && isDraggingCueBall) {
            isDraggingCueBall = false;
            if (draggingBallId == 0) {
                // After dropping CueBall, stay Ball-In-Hand mode if needed
                if (currentPlayer == 1)
                    currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P1;
                else if (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI)
                    currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P2;
            }
            draggingBallId = -1;
            return 0;
        }

        ptMouse.x = LOWORD(lParam);
        ptMouse.y = HIWORD(lParam);

        Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall(); // Get cueBall pointer

        // Check for releasing aim drag (Stick OR Cue Ball)
        if ((isAiming || isDraggingStick) &&
            ((currentPlayer == 1 && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING)) ||
                (!isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING))))
        {
            bool wasAiming = isAiming;
            bool wasDraggingStick = isDraggingStick;
            isAiming = false; isDraggingStick = false;

            if (shotPower > 0.15f) { // Check power threshold
                if (currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
                    firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1; cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false; railHitAfterContact = false; // Reset foul flags
                    std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("cue.wav")).detach();
                    ApplyShot(shotPower, cueAngle, cueSpinX, cueSpinY);
                    currentGameState = SHOT_IN_PROGRESS;
                    foulCommitted = false; pocketedThisTurn.clear();
                }
            }
            else if (currentGameState != AI_THINKING) { // Revert state if power too low
                if (currentGameState == BREAKING) { /* Still breaking */ }
                else {
                    currentGameState = (currentPlayer == 1) ? PLAYER1_TURN : PLAYER2_TURN;
                    if (currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) aiTurnPending = false;
                }
            }
            shotPower = 0; // Reset power indicator regardless
        }

        // Handle releasing cue ball drag (placement)
        if (isDraggingCueBall) {
            isDraggingCueBall = false;
            // Check player allowed to place
            bool isPlacingState = (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1 || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2 || currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);
            bool isPlayerAllowed = (isPlacingState &&
                ((currentPlayer == 1 && currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1) ||
                    (currentPlayer == 2 && !isPlayer2AI && currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) ||
                    (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT)));

            if (isPlayerAllowed && cueBall) {
                bool behindHeadstring = (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);
                if (IsValidCueBallPosition(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, behindHeadstring)) {
                    // Finalize position already set by mouse move
                    // Transition state
                    if (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) currentGameState = BREAKING;
                    else if (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P1) currentGameState = PLAYER1_TURN;
                    else if (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) currentGameState = PLAYER2_TURN;
                    cueAngle = 0.0f;
                }
                else { /* Stay in BALL_IN_HAND state if final pos invalid */ }
            }
        }

        // Handle releasing english setting
        if (isSettingEnglish) {
            isSettingEnglish = false;
        }
        return 0;
    } // End WM_LBUTTONUP

    case WM_DESTROY:
        isMusicPlaying = false;
        if (midiDeviceID != 0) {
            mciSendCommand(midiDeviceID, MCI_CLOSE, 0, NULL);
            midiDeviceID = 0;
            SaveSettings(); // Save settings on exit
        }
        PostQuitMessage(0);
        return 0;

    default:
        return DefWindowProc(hwnd, msg, wParam, lParam);
    }
    return 0;
}

// --- Direct2D Resource Management ---

HRESULT CreateDeviceResources() {
    HRESULT hr = S_OK;

    // Create Direct2D Factory
    if (!pFactory) {
        hr = D2D1CreateFactory(D2D1_FACTORY_TYPE_SINGLE_THREADED, &pFactory);
        if (FAILED(hr)) return hr;
    }

    // Create DirectWrite Factory
    if (!pDWriteFactory) {
        hr = DWriteCreateFactory(
            DWRITE_FACTORY_TYPE_SHARED,
            __uuidof(IDWriteFactory),
            reinterpret_cast<IUnknown**>(&pDWriteFactory)
        );
        if (FAILED(hr)) return hr;
    }

    // Create Text Formats
    if (!pTextFormat && pDWriteFactory) {
        hr = pDWriteFactory->CreateTextFormat(
            L"Segoe UI", NULL, DWRITE_FONT_WEIGHT_NORMAL, DWRITE_FONT_STYLE_NORMAL, DWRITE_FONT_STRETCH_NORMAL,
            16.0f, L"en-us", &pTextFormat
        );
        if (FAILED(hr)) return hr;
        // Center align text
        pTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
        pTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
    }
    if (!pLargeTextFormat && pDWriteFactory) {
        hr = pDWriteFactory->CreateTextFormat(
            L"Impact", NULL, DWRITE_FONT_WEIGHT_BOLD, DWRITE_FONT_STYLE_NORMAL, DWRITE_FONT_STRETCH_NORMAL,
            48.0f, L"en-us", &pLargeTextFormat
        );
        if (FAILED(hr)) return hr;
        pLargeTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_LEADING); // Align left
        pLargeTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
    }


    // Create Render Target (needs valid hwnd)
    if (!pRenderTarget && hwndMain) {
        RECT rc;
        GetClientRect(hwndMain, &rc);
        D2D1_SIZE_U size = D2D1::SizeU(rc.right - rc.left, rc.bottom - rc.top);

        hr = pFactory->CreateHwndRenderTarget(
            D2D1::RenderTargetProperties(),
            D2D1::HwndRenderTargetProperties(hwndMain, size),
            &pRenderTarget
        );
        if (FAILED(hr)) {
            // If failed, release factories if they were created in this call
            SafeRelease(&pTextFormat);
            SafeRelease(&pLargeTextFormat);
            SafeRelease(&pDWriteFactory);
            SafeRelease(&pFactory);
            pRenderTarget = nullptr; // Ensure it's null on failure
            return hr;
        }
    }

    return hr;
}

void DiscardDeviceResources() {
    SafeRelease(&pRenderTarget);
    SafeRelease(&pTextFormat);
    SafeRelease(&pLargeTextFormat);
    SafeRelease(&pDWriteFactory);
    // Keep pFactory until application exit? Or release here too? Let's release.
    SafeRelease(&pFactory);
}

void OnResize(UINT width, UINT height) {
    if (pRenderTarget) {
        D2D1_SIZE_U size = D2D1::SizeU(width, height);
        pRenderTarget->Resize(size); // Ignore HRESULT for simplicity here
    }
}

// --- Game Initialization ---
void InitGame() {
    srand((unsigned int)time(NULL)); // Seed random number generator
    isOpeningBreakShot = true; // This is the start of a new game, so the next shot is an opening break.
    aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = false; // Reset AI planned shot
    aiIsDisplayingAim = false;
    aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = 0;
    // ... (rest of InitGame())

    // --- Ensure pocketed list is clear from the absolute start ---
    pocketedThisTurn.clear();

    balls.clear(); // Clear existing balls

    // Reset Player Info (Names should be set by Dialog/wWinMain/ResetGame)
    player1Info.assignedType = BallType::NONE;
    player1Info.ballsPocketedCount = 0;
    // Player 1 Name usually remains "Player 1"
    player2Info.assignedType = BallType::NONE;
    player2Info.ballsPocketedCount = 0;
    // Player 2 Name is set based on gameMode in ShowNewGameDialog

    // Create Cue Ball (ID 0)
    // Initial position will be set during PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT state
    balls.push_back({ 0, BallType::CUE_BALL, TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH * 0.15f, RACK_POS_Y, 0, 0, CUE_BALL_COLOR, false });

    // --- Create Object Balls (Temporary List) ---
    std::vector<Ball> objectBalls;
    // Solids (1-7, Yellow)
    for (int i = 1; i <= 7; ++i) {
        objectBalls.push_back({ i, BallType::SOLID, 0, 0, 0, 0, SOLID_COLOR, false });
    }
    // Stripes (9-15, Red)
    for (int i = 9; i <= 15; ++i) {
        objectBalls.push_back({ i, BallType::STRIPE, 0, 0, 0, 0, STRIPE_COLOR, false });
    }
    // 8-Ball (ID 8) - Add it to the list to be placed
    objectBalls.push_back({ 8, BallType::EIGHT_BALL, 0, 0, 0, 0, EIGHT_BALL_COLOR, false });


    // --- Racking Logic (Improved) ---
    float spacingX = BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f * 0.866f; // cos(30) for horizontal spacing
    float spacingY = BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f * 1.0f;   // Vertical spacing

    // Define rack positions (0-14 indices corresponding to triangle spots)
    D2D1_POINT_2F rackPositions[15];
    int rackIndex = 0;
    for (int row = 0; row < 5; ++row) {
        for (int col = 0; col <= row; ++col) {
            if (rackIndex >= 15) break;
            float x = RACK_POS_X + row * spacingX;
            float y = RACK_POS_Y + (col - row / 2.0f) * spacingY;
            rackPositions[rackIndex++] = D2D1::Point2F(x, y);
        }
    }

    // Separate 8-ball
    Ball eightBall;
    std::vector<Ball> otherBalls; // Solids and Stripes
    bool eightBallFound = false;
    for (const auto& ball : objectBalls) {
        if (ball.id == 8) {
            eightBall = ball;
            eightBallFound = true;
        }
        else {
            otherBalls.push_back(ball);
        }
    }
    // Ensure 8 ball was actually created (should always be true)
    if (!eightBallFound) {
        // Handle error - perhaps recreate it? For now, proceed.
        eightBall = { 8, BallType::EIGHT_BALL, 0, 0, 0, 0, EIGHT_BALL_COLOR, false };
    }


    // Shuffle the other 14 balls
    // Use std::shuffle if available (C++11 and later) for better randomness
    // std::random_device rd;
    // std::mt19937 g(rd());
    // std::shuffle(otherBalls.begin(), otherBalls.end(), g);
    std::random_shuffle(otherBalls.begin(), otherBalls.end()); // Using deprecated for now

    // --- Place balls into the main 'balls' vector in rack order ---
    // Important: Add the cue ball (already created) first.
    // (Cue ball added at the start of the function now)

    // 1. Place the 8-ball in its fixed position (index 4 for the 3rd row center)
    int eightBallRackIndex = 4;
    eightBall.x = rackPositions[eightBallRackIndex].x;
    eightBall.y = rackPositions[eightBallRackIndex].y;
    eightBall.vx = 0;
    eightBall.vy = 0;
    eightBall.isPocketed = false;
    balls.push_back(eightBall); // Add 8 ball to the main vector

    // 2. Place the shuffled Solids and Stripes in the remaining spots
    size_t otherBallIdx = 0;
    //int otherBallIdx = 0;
    for (int i = 0; i < 15; ++i) {
        if (i == eightBallRackIndex) continue; // Skip the 8-ball spot

        if (otherBallIdx < otherBalls.size()) {
            Ball& ballToPlace = otherBalls[otherBallIdx++];
            ballToPlace.x = rackPositions[i].x;
            ballToPlace.y = rackPositions[i].y;
            ballToPlace.vx = 0;
            ballToPlace.vy = 0;
            ballToPlace.isPocketed = false;
            balls.push_back(ballToPlace); // Add to the main game vector
        }
    }
    // --- End Racking Logic ---


    // --- Determine Who Breaks and Initial State ---
    if (isPlayer2AI) {
        /*// AI Mode: Randomly decide who breaks
        if ((rand() % 2) == 0) {
            // AI (Player 2) breaks
            currentPlayer = 2;
            currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT; // AI needs to place ball first
            aiTurnPending = true; // Trigger AI logic
        }
        else {
            // Player 1 (Human) breaks
            currentPlayer = 1;
            currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT; // Human places cue ball
            aiTurnPending = false;*/
        switch (openingBreakMode) {
        case CPU_BREAK:
            currentPlayer = 2; // AI breaks
            currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
            aiTurnPending = true;
            break;
        case P1_BREAK:
            currentPlayer = 1; // Player 1 breaks
            currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
            aiTurnPending = false;
            break;
        case FLIP_COIN_BREAK:
            if ((rand() % 2) == 0) { // 0 for AI, 1 for Player 1
                currentPlayer = 2; // AI breaks
                currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
                aiTurnPending = true;
            }
            else {
                currentPlayer = 1; // Player 1 breaks
                currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
                aiTurnPending = false;
            }
            break;
        default: // Fallback to CPU break
            currentPlayer = 2;
            currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
            aiTurnPending = true;
            break;
        }
    }
    else {
        // Human vs Human, Player 1 always breaks (or could add a flip coin for HvsH too if desired)
        currentPlayer = 1;
        currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
        aiTurnPending = false; // No AI involved
    }

    // Reset other relevant game state variables
    foulCommitted = false;
    gameOverMessage = L"";
    firstBallPocketedAfterBreak = false;
    // pocketedThisTurn cleared at start
    // Reset shot parameters and input flags
    shotPower = 0.0f;
    cueSpinX = 0.0f;
    cueSpinY = 0.0f;
    isAiming = false;
    isDraggingCueBall = false;
    isSettingEnglish = false;
    cueAngle = 0.0f; // Reset aim angle
}


// --- Game Loop ---
void GameUpdate() {
    if (currentGameState == SHOT_IN_PROGRESS) {
        UpdatePhysics();
        CheckCollisions();

        if (AreBallsMoving()) {
            // When all balls stop, clear aiming flags
            isAiming = false;
            aiIsDisplayingAim = false;
            //ProcessShotResults();
        }

        bool pocketed = CheckPockets(); // Store if any ball was pocketed

        // --- Update pocket flash animation timer ---
        if (pocketFlashTimer > 0.0f) {
            pocketFlashTimer -= 0.02f;
            if (pocketFlashTimer < 0.0f) pocketFlashTimer = 0.0f;
        }

        if (!AreBallsMoving()) {
            ProcessShotResults(); // Determine next state based on what happened
        }
    }

    // --- Check if AI needs to act ---
    else if (isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 && !AreBallsMoving()) {
        if (aiIsDisplayingAim) { // AI has decided a shot and is displaying aim
            aiAimDisplayFramesLeft--;
            if (aiAimDisplayFramesLeft <= 0) {
                aiIsDisplayingAim = false; // Done displaying
                if (aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid) {
                    // Execute the planned shot
                    firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1;
                    cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false;
                    railHitAfterContact = false;
                    std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("cue.wav")).detach();
                    ApplyShot(aiPlannedShotDetails.power, aiPlannedShotDetails.angle, aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX, aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY);
                    aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = false; // Clear the planned shot
                }
                currentGameState = SHOT_IN_PROGRESS;
                foulCommitted = false;
                pocketedThisTurn.clear();
            }
            // Else, continue displaying aim
        }
        else if (aiTurnPending) { // AI needs to start its decision process
            // Valid states for AI to start thinking
            /*/if (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT && isOpeningBreakShot) {*/
            //newcode 1 commented out
            /*if (isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT && currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) {
                // Handle the break shot
                AIBreakShot();
            }*/ //new code 1 end
            /*else if (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT || currentGameState == BREAKING ||
                currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) {*/

                // aiTurnPending might be consumed by AIBreakShot or remain for next cycle if needed
        /* } //new code 2 commented out
        else if (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2 && currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) {
            AIPlaceCueBall(); // AI places the ball first
            // After placement, AI needs to decide its shot.
            // Transition to a state where AIMakeDecision will be called for shot selection.
            currentGameState = PLAYER2_TURN; // Or a specific AI_AIMING_AFTER_PLACEMENT state
                                             // aiTurnPending remains true to trigger AIMakeDecision next.
        }
        else if (currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN && currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) {
            // This is for a normal turn (not break, not immediately after ball-in-hand placement)

                currentGameState = AI_THINKING; // Set state to indicate AI is processing
                aiTurnPending = false;         // Consume the pending turn flag
                AIMakeDecision();              // For normal shots (non-break)
            }
            else {
                // Not a state where AI should act
                aiTurnPending = false;
            }*/
            // 2b) AI is ready to think (pending flag)
            // **1) Ball-in-Hand** let AI place the cue ball first
            if (currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) {
                AIPlaceCueBall();
            }
            // **2) Opening break** special break shot logic
            else if (isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) {
                AIBreakShot();
            }
            // **3) Otherwise** normal shot planning
            else {
                currentGameState = AI_THINKING;
                aiTurnPending = false;
                AIMakeDecision();
            }
        }

        //} //bracefix
        // If current state is AI_THINKING but not displaying aim, then AI decision has already been made
    }
}

// --- Physics and Collision ---
void UpdatePhysics() {
    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        Ball& b = balls[i];
        if (!b.isPocketed) {
            b.x += b.vx;
            b.y += b.vy;

            // Apply friction
            b.vx *= FRICTION;
            b.vy *= FRICTION;

            // Stop balls if velocity is very low
            if (GetDistanceSq(b.vx, b.vy, 0, 0) < MIN_VELOCITY_SQ) {
                b.vx = 0;
                b.vy = 0;
            }
        }
    }
}

void CheckCollisions() {
    float left = TABLE_LEFT;
    float right = TABLE_RIGHT;
    float top = TABLE_TOP;
    float bottom = TABLE_BOTTOM;
    const float pocketMouthCheckRadiusSq = (POCKET_RADIUS + BALL_RADIUS) * (POCKET_RADIUS + BALL_RADIUS) * 1.1f;

    // --- Reset Per-Frame Sound Flags ---
    bool playedWallSoundThisFrame = false;
    bool playedCollideSoundThisFrame = false;
    // ---

    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        Ball& b1 = balls[i];
        if (b1.isPocketed) continue;

        bool nearPocket[6];
        for (int p = 0; p < 6; ++p) {
            nearPocket[p] = GetDistanceSq(b1.x, b1.y, pocketPositions[p].x, pocketPositions[p].y) < pocketMouthCheckRadiusSq;
        }
        bool nearTopLeftPocket = nearPocket[0];
        bool nearTopMidPocket = nearPocket[1];
        bool nearTopRightPocket = nearPocket[2];
        bool nearBottomLeftPocket = nearPocket[3];
        bool nearBottomMidPocket = nearPocket[4];
        bool nearBottomRightPocket = nearPocket[5];

        bool collidedWallThisBall = false;

        // --- Ball-Wall Collisions ---
        // (Check logic unchanged, added sound calls and railHitAfterContact update)
        // Left Wall
        if (b1.x - BALL_RADIUS < left) {
            if (!nearTopLeftPocket && !nearBottomLeftPocket) {
                b1.x = left + BALL_RADIUS; b1.vx *= -1.0f; collidedWallThisBall = true;
                if (!playedWallSoundThisFrame) {
                    std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("wall.wav")).detach();
                    playedWallSoundThisFrame = true;
                }
                if (cueHitObjectBallThisShot) railHitAfterContact = true; // Track rail hit after contact
            }
        }
        // Right Wall
        if (b1.x + BALL_RADIUS > right) {
            if (!nearTopRightPocket && !nearBottomRightPocket) {
                b1.x = right - BALL_RADIUS; b1.vx *= -1.0f; collidedWallThisBall = true;
                if (!playedWallSoundThisFrame) {
                    std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("wall.wav")).detach();
                    playedWallSoundThisFrame = true;
                }
                if (cueHitObjectBallThisShot) railHitAfterContact = true; // Track rail hit after contact
            }
        }
        // Top Wall
        if (b1.y - BALL_RADIUS < top) {
            if (!nearTopLeftPocket && !nearTopMidPocket && !nearTopRightPocket) {
                b1.y = top + BALL_RADIUS; b1.vy *= -1.0f; collidedWallThisBall = true;
                if (!playedWallSoundThisFrame) {
                    std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("wall.wav")).detach();
                    playedWallSoundThisFrame = true;
                }
                if (cueHitObjectBallThisShot) railHitAfterContact = true; // Track rail hit after contact
            }
        }
        // Bottom Wall
        if (b1.y + BALL_RADIUS > bottom) {
            if (!nearBottomLeftPocket && !nearBottomMidPocket && !nearBottomRightPocket) {
                b1.y = bottom - BALL_RADIUS; b1.vy *= -1.0f; collidedWallThisBall = true;
                if (!playedWallSoundThisFrame) {
                    std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("wall.wav")).detach();
                    playedWallSoundThisFrame = true;
                }
                if (cueHitObjectBallThisShot) railHitAfterContact = true; // Track rail hit after contact
            }
        }

        // Spin effect (Unchanged)
        if (collidedWallThisBall) {
            if (b1.x <= left + BALL_RADIUS || b1.x >= right - BALL_RADIUS) { b1.vy += cueSpinX * b1.vx * 0.05f; }
            if (b1.y <= top + BALL_RADIUS || b1.y >= bottom - BALL_RADIUS) { b1.vx -= cueSpinY * b1.vy * 0.05f; }
            cueSpinX *= 0.7f; cueSpinY *= 0.7f;
        }


        // --- Ball-Ball Collisions ---
        for (size_t j = i + 1; j < balls.size(); ++j) {
            Ball& b2 = balls[j];
            if (b2.isPocketed) continue;

            float dx = b2.x - b1.x; float dy = b2.y - b1.y;
            float distSq = dx * dx + dy * dy;
            float minDist = BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f;

            if (distSq > 1e-6 && distSq < minDist * minDist) {
                float dist = sqrtf(distSq);
                float overlap = minDist - dist;
                float nx = dx / dist; float ny = dy / dist;

                // Separation (Unchanged)
                b1.x -= overlap * 0.5f * nx; b1.y -= overlap * 0.5f * ny;
                b2.x += overlap * 0.5f * nx; b2.y += overlap * 0.5f * ny;

                float rvx = b1.vx - b2.vx; float rvy = b1.vy - b2.vy;
                float velAlongNormal = rvx * nx + rvy * ny;

                if (velAlongNormal > 0) { // Colliding
                    // --- Play Ball Collision Sound ---
                    if (!playedCollideSoundThisFrame) {
                        std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("poolballhit.wav")).detach();
                        playedCollideSoundThisFrame = true; // Set flag
                    }
                    // --- End Sound ---

                    // --- NEW: Track First Hit and Cue/Object Collision ---
                    if (firstHitBallIdThisShot == -1) { // If first hit hasn't been recorded yet
                        if (b1.id == 0) { // Cue ball hit b2 first
                            firstHitBallIdThisShot = b2.id;
                            cueHitObjectBallThisShot = true;
                        }
                        else if (b2.id == 0) { // Cue ball hit b1 first
                            firstHitBallIdThisShot = b1.id;
                            cueHitObjectBallThisShot = true;
                        }
                        // If neither is cue ball, doesn't count as first hit for foul purposes
                    }
                    else if (b1.id == 0 || b2.id == 0) {
                        // Track subsequent cue ball collisions with object balls
                        cueHitObjectBallThisShot = true;
                    }
                    // --- End First Hit Tracking ---


                    // Impulse (Unchanged)
                    float impulse = velAlongNormal;
                    b1.vx -= impulse * nx; b1.vy -= impulse * ny;
                    b2.vx += impulse * nx; b2.vy += impulse * ny;

                    // Spin Transfer (Unchanged)
                    if (b1.id == 0 || b2.id == 0) {
                        float spinEffectFactor = 0.08f;
                        b1.vx += (cueSpinY * ny - cueSpinX * nx) * spinEffectFactor;
                        b1.vy += (cueSpinY * nx + cueSpinX * ny) * spinEffectFactor;
                        b2.vx -= (cueSpinY * ny - cueSpinX * nx) * spinEffectFactor;
                        b2.vy -= (cueSpinY * nx + cueSpinX * ny) * spinEffectFactor;
                        cueSpinX *= 0.85f; cueSpinY *= 0.85f;
                    }
                }
            }
        } // End ball-ball loop
    } // End ball loop
} // End CheckCollisions


bool CheckPockets() {
    bool ballPocketedThisCheck = false; // Local flag for this specific check run
    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        Ball& b = balls[i];
        if (!b.isPocketed) { // Only check balls that aren't already flagged as pocketed
            for (int p = 0; p < 6; ++p) {
                float distSq = GetDistanceSq(b.x, b.y, pocketPositions[p].x, pocketPositions[p].y);
                // --- Use updated POCKET_RADIUS ---
                if (distSq < POCKET_RADIUS * POCKET_RADIUS) {
                    b.isPocketed = true;
                    b.vx = b.vy = 0;
                    pocketedThisTurn.push_back(b.id);

                    // --- Play Pocket Sound (Threaded) ---
                    if (!ballPocketedThisCheck) {
                        std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("pocket.wav")).detach();
                        ballPocketedThisCheck = true;
                    }
                    // --- End Sound ---

                    break; // Ball is pocketed
                }
            }
        }
    }
    return ballPocketedThisCheck;
}

bool AreBallsMoving() {
    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        if (!balls[i].isPocketed && (balls[i].vx != 0 || balls[i].vy != 0)) {
            return true;
        }
    }
    return false;
}

void RespawnCueBall(bool behindHeadstring) { // 'behindHeadstring' only relevant for initial break placement
    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (cueBall) {
        // Reset position to a default
        //disabled for behind headstring (now move anywhere)
        /*cueBall->x = HEADSTRING_X * 0.5f;
        cueBall->y = TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2.0f;*/
        // Reset position to a default:
        if (behindHeadstring) {
            // Opening break: kitchen center
            cueBall->x = HEADSTRING_X * 0.5f;
            cueBall->y = TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2.0f;
        }
        else {
            // Ball-in-hand (foul): center of full table
            cueBall->x = TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.0f;
            cueBall->y = TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2.0f;
        }
        cueBall->vx = 0;
        cueBall->vy = 0;
        cueBall->isPocketed = false;

        // Set state based on who gets ball-in-hand
        /*// 'currentPlayer' already reflects who's turn it is NOW (switched before calling this)*/
        // 'currentPlayer' has already been switched to the player whose turn it will be.
        // The 'behindHeadstring' parameter to RespawnCueBall is mostly for historical reasons / initial setup.
        if (currentPlayer == 1) { // Player 2 (AI/Human) fouled, Player 1 (Human) gets ball-in-hand
            currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P1;
            aiTurnPending = false; // Ensure AI flag off
        }
        else { // Player 1 (Human) fouled, Player 2 gets ball-in-hand
            if (isPlayer2AI) {
                // --- CONFIRMED FIX: Set correct state for AI Ball-in-Hand ---
                currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P2; // AI now needs to place the ball
                aiTurnPending = true; // Trigger AI logic (will call AIPlaceCueBall first)
            }
            else { // Human Player 2
                currentGameState = BALL_IN_HAND_P2;
                aiTurnPending = false; // Ensure AI flag off
            }
        }
        // Handle initial placement state correctly if called from InitGame
        /*if (behindHeadstring && currentGameState != PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) {
            // This case might need review depending on exact initial setup flow,
            // but the foul logic above should now be correct.
            // Let's ensure initial state is PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT if behindHeadstring is true.*/
            currentGameState = PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT;
        }
    }
//}


// --- Game Logic ---

void ApplyShot(float power, float angle, float spinX, float spinY) {
    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (cueBall) {

        // --- Play Cue Strike Sound (Threaded) ---
        if (power > 0.1f) { // Only play if it's an audible shot
            std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) { PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT); }, TEXT("cue.wav")).detach();
        }
        // --- End Sound ---

        cueBall->vx = cosf(angle) * power;
        cueBall->vy = sinf(angle) * power;

        // Apply English (Spin) - Simplified effect (Unchanged)
        cueBall->vx += sinf(angle) * spinY * 0.5f;
        cueBall->vy -= cosf(angle) * spinY * 0.5f;
        cueBall->vx -= cosf(angle) * spinX * 0.5f;
        cueBall->vy -= sinf(angle) * spinX * 0.5f;

        // Store spin (Unchanged)
        cueSpinX = spinX;
        cueSpinY = spinY;

        // --- Reset Foul Tracking flags for the new shot ---
        // (Also reset in LBUTTONUP, but good to ensure here too)
        firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1;      // No ball hit yet
        cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false; // Cue hasn't hit anything yet
        railHitAfterContact = false;     // No rail hit after contact yet
        // --- End Reset ---

                // If this was the opening break shot, clear the flag
        if (isOpeningBreakShot) {
            isOpeningBreakShot = false; // Mark opening break as taken
        }
    }
}


void ProcessShotResults() {
    bool cueBallPocketed = false;
    bool eightBallPocketed = false;
    bool legalBallPocketed = false;
    bool opponentBallPocketed = false;
    bool anyNonCueBallPocketed = false; // Includes opponent balls
    BallType firstPocketedType = BallType::NONE;
    int firstPocketedId = -1;

    PlayerInfo& currentPlayerInfo = (currentPlayer == 1) ? player1Info : player2Info;
    PlayerInfo& opponentPlayerInfo = (currentPlayer == 1) ? player2Info : player1Info;

    // Analyze pocketed balls (Unchanged logic)
    for (int pocketedId : pocketedThisTurn) {
        Ball* b = GetBallById(pocketedId);
        if (!b) continue;
        if (!pocketedThisTurn.empty()) {
            pocketFlashTimer = 1.0f; // Flash boost when any ball is pocketed
        }
        if (b->id == 0) { cueBallPocketed = true; }
        else if (b->id == 8) { eightBallPocketed = true; }
        else {
            anyNonCueBallPocketed = true;
            if (firstPocketedId == -1) { firstPocketedId = b->id; firstPocketedType = b->type; }
            if (currentPlayerInfo.assignedType != BallType::NONE) {
                if (b->type == currentPlayerInfo.assignedType) legalBallPocketed = true;
                else if (b->type == opponentPlayerInfo.assignedType) opponentBallPocketed = true;
            }
        }
    }

    // --- Game Over Checks --- (Unchanged logic)
    if (eightBallPocketed) {
        CheckGameOverConditions(eightBallPocketed, cueBallPocketed);
        if (currentGameState == GAME_OVER) return;
    }

    // --- MODIFIED: Enhanced Foul Checks ---
    bool turnFoul = false;

    // Foul 1: Scratch (Cue ball pocketed)
    if (cueBallPocketed) {
        foulCommitted = true; turnFoul = true;
    }

    // Foul 2: Hit Nothing (Only if not already a scratch)
    // Condition: Cue ball didn't hit *any* object ball during the shot.
    if (!turnFoul && !cueHitObjectBallThisShot) {
        // Check if the cue ball actually moved significantly to constitute a shot attempt
        Ball* cue = GetCueBall();
        // Use a small threshold to avoid foul on accidental tiny nudge if needed
        // For now, any shot attempt that doesn't hit an object ball is a foul.
        // (Could add velocity check from ApplyShot if needed)
        if (cue) { // Ensure cue ball exists
            foulCommitted = true; turnFoul = true;
        }
    }

    // Foul 3: Wrong Ball First (Check only if not already foul and *something* was hit)
    if (!turnFoul && firstHitBallIdThisShot != -1) {
        Ball* firstHitBall = GetBallById(firstHitBallIdThisShot);
        if (firstHitBall) {
            bool isBreakShot = (player1Info.assignedType == BallType::NONE && player2Info.assignedType == BallType::NONE);
            bool mustTarget8Ball = (!isBreakShot && currentPlayerInfo.assignedType != BallType::NONE && currentPlayerInfo.ballsPocketedCount >= 7);

            if (!isBreakShot) { // Standard play rules
                if (mustTarget8Ball) {
                    if (firstHitBall->id != 8) { foulCommitted = true; turnFoul = true; }
                }
                else if (currentPlayerInfo.assignedType != BallType::NONE) { // Colors assigned
                  // Illegal to hit opponent ball OR 8-ball first
                    if (firstHitBall->type == opponentPlayerInfo.assignedType || firstHitBall->id == 8) {
                        foulCommitted = true; turnFoul = true;
                    }
                }
                // If colors NOT assigned yet (e.g. shot immediately after break), hitting any ball is legal first.
            }
            // No specific first-hit foul rules applied for the break itself here.
        }
    }

    // Foul 4: No Rail After Contact (Check only if not already foul)
    // Condition: Cue hit an object ball, BUT after that first contact,
    //            NO ball hit a rail AND NO object ball was pocketed (excluding cue/8-ball).
    if (!turnFoul && cueHitObjectBallThisShot && !railHitAfterContact && !anyNonCueBallPocketed) {
        foulCommitted = true;
        turnFoul = true;
    }

    // Foul 5: Pocketing Opponent's Ball (Optional stricter rule - can uncomment if desired)
    // if (!turnFoul && opponentBallPocketed) {
    //     foulCommitted = true; turnFoul = true;
    // }
    // --- End Enhanced Foul Checks ---


    // --- State Transitions ---
    if (turnFoul) {
        SwitchTurns();
        RespawnCueBall(false); // Ball in hand for opponent (state set in Respawn)
    }
    // --- Assign Ball Types only AFTER checking for fouls on the break/first shot ---
    else if (player1Info.assignedType == BallType::NONE && anyNonCueBallPocketed) {
        // (Assign types logic - unchanged)
        bool firstTypeVerified = false;
        for (int id : pocketedThisTurn) { if (id == firstPocketedId) { firstTypeVerified = true; break; } }

        if (firstTypeVerified && (firstPocketedType == BallType::SOLID || firstPocketedType == BallType::STRIPE)) {
            AssignPlayerBallTypes(firstPocketedType);
            legalBallPocketed = true;
        }
        // After assignment (or if types already assigned), check if turn continues
        if (legalBallPocketed) { // Player legally pocketed their assigned type (newly or existing)
            currentGameState = (currentPlayer == 1) ? PLAYER1_TURN : PLAYER2_TURN;
            if (currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) aiTurnPending = true;
        }
        else { // Pocketed wrong ball, or only opponent ball, or missed (but no foul committed)
            SwitchTurns();
        }
    }
    // --- Normal Play Results (Types Assigned) ---
    else if (player1Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE) { // Ensure types assigned before this block
        if (legalBallPocketed) { // Legally pocketed own ball
            currentGameState = (currentPlayer == 1) ? PLAYER1_TURN : PLAYER2_TURN;
            if (currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) aiTurnPending = true; // AI continues turn
        }
        else { // No legal ball pocketed (or no ball pocketed at all) and no foul
            SwitchTurns();
        }
    }
    // --- Handle case where shot occurred but no balls pocketed and no foul ---
    else if (!anyNonCueBallPocketed && !turnFoul) {
        SwitchTurns();
    }


    // Update pocketed counts AFTER handling turns/fouls/assignment
    int p1NewlyPocketed = 0;
    int p2NewlyPocketed = 0;
    for (int id : pocketedThisTurn) {
        if (id == 0 || id == 8) continue; // Skip cue ball and 8-ball
        Ball* b = GetBallById(id);
        if (!b) continue; // extra safety
        if (b->type == player1Info.assignedType) p1NewlyPocketed++;
        else if (b->type == player2Info.assignedType) p2NewlyPocketed++;
    }
    if (currentGameState != GAME_OVER) {
        player1Info.ballsPocketedCount += p1NewlyPocketed;
        player2Info.ballsPocketedCount += p2NewlyPocketed;
    }


    // --- Cleanup for next actual shot attempt ---
    pocketedThisTurn.clear();
    // Reset foul tracking flags (done before next shot applied)
    // firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1; // Reset these before next shot call
    // cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false;
    // railHitAfterContact = false;
}

void AssignPlayerBallTypes(BallType firstPocketedType) {
    if (firstPocketedType == BallType::SOLID || firstPocketedType == BallType::STRIPE) {
        if (currentPlayer == 1) {
            player1Info.assignedType = firstPocketedType;
            player2Info.assignedType = (firstPocketedType == BallType::SOLID) ? BallType::STRIPE : BallType::SOLID;
        }
        else {
            player2Info.assignedType = firstPocketedType;
            player1Info.assignedType = (firstPocketedType == BallType::SOLID) ? BallType::STRIPE : BallType::SOLID;
        }
    }
    // If 8-ball was first (illegal on break generally), rules vary.
    // Here, we might ignore assignment until a solid/stripe is pocketed legally.
    // Or assign based on what *else* was pocketed, if anything.
    // Simplification: Assignment only happens on SOLID or STRIPE first pocket.
}

void CheckGameOverConditions(bool eightBallPocketed, bool cueBallPocketed) {
    if (!eightBallPocketed) return; // Only proceed if 8-ball was pocketed

    PlayerInfo& currentPlayerInfo = (currentPlayer == 1) ? player1Info : player2Info;
    bool playerClearedBalls = (currentPlayerInfo.assignedType != BallType::NONE && currentPlayerInfo.ballsPocketedCount >= 7);

    // Loss Conditions:
    // 1. Pocket 8-ball AND scratch (pocket cue ball)
    // 2. Pocket 8-ball before clearing own color group
    if (cueBallPocketed || (!playerClearedBalls && currentPlayerInfo.assignedType != BallType::NONE)) {
        gameOverMessage = (currentPlayer == 1) ? L"Player 2 Wins! (Player 1 fouled on 8-ball)" : L"Player 1 Wins! (Player 2 fouled on 8-ball)";
        currentGameState = GAME_OVER;
    }
    // Win Condition:
    // 1. Pocket 8-ball legally after clearing own color group
    else if (playerClearedBalls) {
        gameOverMessage = (currentPlayer == 1) ? L"Player 1 Wins!" : L"Player 2 Wins!";
        currentGameState = GAME_OVER;
    }
    // Special case: 8 ball pocketed on break. Usually re-spot or re-rack.
    // Simple: If it happens during assignment phase, treat as foul, respawn 8ball.
    else if (player1Info.assignedType == BallType::NONE) {
        Ball* eightBall = GetBallById(8);
        if (eightBall) {
            eightBall->isPocketed = false;
            // Place 8-ball on foot spot (approx RACK_POS_X) or center if occupied
            eightBall->x = RACK_POS_X;
            eightBall->y = RACK_POS_Y;
            eightBall->vx = eightBall->vy = 0;
            // Check overlap and nudge if necessary (simplified)
        }
        // Apply foul rules if cue ball was also pocketed
        if (cueBallPocketed) {
            foulCommitted = true;
            // Don't switch turns on break scratch + 8ball pocket? Rules vary.
            // Let's make it a foul, switch turns, ball in hand.
            SwitchTurns();
            RespawnCueBall(false); // Ball in hand for opponent
        }
        else {
            // Just respawned 8ball, continue turn or switch based on other balls pocketed.
            // Let ProcessShotResults handle turn logic based on other pocketed balls.
        }
        // Prevent immediate game over message by returning here
        return;
    }


}


void SwitchTurns() {
    currentPlayer = (currentPlayer == 1) ? 2 : 1;
    // Reset aiming state for the new player
    isAiming = false;
    shotPower = 0;
    // Reset foul flag before new turn *really* starts (AI might take over)
    // Foul flag is mainly for display, gets cleared before human/AI shot
    // foulCommitted = false; // Probably better to clear before ApplyShot

    // Set the correct state based on who's turn it is
    if (currentPlayer == 1) {
        currentGameState = PLAYER1_TURN;
        aiTurnPending = false; // Ensure AI flag is off for P1
    }
    else { // Player 2's turn
        if (isPlayer2AI) {
            currentGameState = PLAYER2_TURN; // State indicates it's P2's turn
            aiTurnPending = true;           // Set flag for GameUpdate to trigger AI
            // AI will handle Ball-in-Hand logic if necessary within its decision making
        }
        else {
            currentGameState = PLAYER2_TURN; // Human P2
            aiTurnPending = false;
        }
    }
}

void AIBreakShot() {
    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall) return;

    // This function is called when it's AI's turn for the opening break and state is PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT.
    // AI will place the cue ball and then plan the shot.
    if (isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) {
        // Place cue ball in the kitchen randomly
        /*float kitchenMinX = TABLE_LEFT + BALL_RADIUS; // [cite: 1071, 1072, 1587]
        float kitchenMaxX = HEADSTRING_X - BALL_RADIUS; // [cite: 1072, 1078, 1588]
        float kitchenMinY = TABLE_TOP + BALL_RADIUS; // [cite: 1071, 1072, 1588]
        float kitchenMaxY = TABLE_BOTTOM - BALL_RADIUS; // [cite: 1072, 1073, 1589]*/

        // --- AI Places Cue Ball for Break ---
// Decide if placing center or side. For simplicity, let's try placing slightly off-center
// towards one side for a more angled break, or center for direct apex hit.
// A common strategy is to hit the second ball of the rack.

        float placementY = RACK_POS_Y; // Align vertically with the rack center
        float placementX;

        // Randomly choose a side or center-ish placement for variation.
        int placementChoice = rand() % 3; // 0: Left-ish, 1: Center-ish, 2: Right-ish in kitchen

        if (placementChoice == 0) { // Left-ish
            placementX = HEADSTRING_X - (TABLE_WIDTH * 0.05f) - (BALL_RADIUS * (1 + (rand() % 3))); // Place slightly to the left within kitchen
        }
        else if (placementChoice == 2) { // Right-ish
            placementX = HEADSTRING_X - (TABLE_WIDTH * 0.05f) + (BALL_RADIUS * (1 + (rand() % 3))); // Place slightly to the right within kitchen
        }
        else { // Center-ish
            placementX = TABLE_LEFT + (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) * 0.5f; // Roughly center of kitchen
        }
        placementX = std::max(TABLE_LEFT + BALL_RADIUS + 1.0f, std::min(placementX, HEADSTRING_X - BALL_RADIUS - 1.0f)); // Clamp within kitchen X

        bool validPos = false;
        int attempts = 0;
        while (!validPos && attempts < 100) {
            /*cueBall->x = kitchenMinX + static_cast<float>(rand()) / (static_cast<float>(RAND_MAX) / (kitchenMaxX - kitchenMinX)); // [cite: 1589]
            cueBall->y = kitchenMinY + static_cast<float>(rand()) / (static_cast<float>(RAND_MAX) / (kitchenMaxY - kitchenMinY)); // [cite: 1590]
            if (IsValidCueBallPosition(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, true)) { // [cite: 1591]
                validPos = true; // [cite: 1591]*/
                // Try the chosen X, but vary Y slightly to find a clear spot
            cueBall->x = placementX;
            cueBall->y = placementY + (static_cast<float>(rand() % 100 - 50) / 100.0f) * BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f; // Vary Y a bit
            cueBall->y = std::max(TABLE_TOP + BALL_RADIUS + 1.0f, std::min(cueBall->y, TABLE_BOTTOM - BALL_RADIUS - 1.0f)); // Clamp Y

            if (IsValidCueBallPosition(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, true /* behind headstring */)) {
                validPos = true;
            }
            attempts++; // [cite: 1592]
        }
        if (!validPos) {
            // Fallback position
            /*cueBall->x = TABLE_LEFT + (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) * 0.5f; // [cite: 1071, 1078, 1593]
            cueBall->y = (TABLE_TOP + TABLE_BOTTOM) * 0.5f; // [cite: 1071, 1073, 1594]
            if (!IsValidCueBallPosition(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, true)) { // [cite: 1594]
                cueBall->x = HEADSTRING_X - BALL_RADIUS * 2; // [cite: 1072, 1078, 1594]
                cueBall->y = RACK_POS_Y; // [cite: 1080, 1595]
            }
        }
        cueBall->vx = 0; // [cite: 1595]
        cueBall->vy = 0; // [cite: 1596]

        // Plan a break shot: aim at the center of the rack (apex ball)
        float targetX = RACK_POS_X; // [cite: 1079] Aim for the apex ball X-coordinate
        float targetY = RACK_POS_Y; // [cite: 1080] Aim for the apex ball Y-coordinate

        float dx = targetX - cueBall->x; // [cite: 1599]
        float dy = targetY - cueBall->y; // [cite: 1600]
        float shotAngle = atan2f(dy, dx); // [cite: 1600]
        float shotPowerValue = MAX_SHOT_POWER; // [cite: 1076, 1600] Use MAX_SHOT_POWER*/

            cueBall->x = TABLE_LEFT + (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) * 0.75f; // A default safe spot in kitchen
            cueBall->y = RACK_POS_Y;
        }
        cueBall->vx = 0; cueBall->vy = 0;

        // --- AI Plans the Break Shot ---
        float targetX, targetY;
        // If cue ball is near center of kitchen width, aim for apex.
        // Otherwise, aim for the second ball on the side the cue ball is on (for a cut break).
        float kitchenCenterRegion = (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) * 0.3f; // Define a "center" region
        if (std::abs(cueBall->x - (TABLE_LEFT + (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) / 2.0f)) < kitchenCenterRegion / 2.0f) {
            // Center-ish placement: Aim for the apex ball (ball ID 1 or first ball in rack)
            targetX = RACK_POS_X; // Apex ball X
            targetY = RACK_POS_Y; // Apex ball Y
        }
        else {
            // Side placement: Aim to hit the "second" ball of the rack for a wider spread.
            // This is a simplification. A more robust way is to find the actual second ball.
            // For now, aim slightly off the apex towards the side the cue ball is on.
            targetX = RACK_POS_X + BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f * 0.866f; // X of the second row of balls
            targetY = RACK_POS_Y + ((cueBall->y > RACK_POS_Y) ? -BALL_RADIUS : BALL_RADIUS); // Aim at the upper or lower of the two second-row balls
        }

        float dx = targetX - cueBall->x;
        float dy = targetY - cueBall->y;
        float shotAngle = atan2f(dy, dx);
        float shotPowerValue = MAX_SHOT_POWER * (0.9f + (rand() % 11) / 100.0f); // Slightly vary max power

        // Store planned shot details for the AI
        /*aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = shotAngle; // [cite: 1102, 1601]
        aiPlannedShotDetails.power = shotPowerValue; // [cite: 1102, 1601]
        aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX = 0.0f; // [cite: 1102, 1601] No spin for a standard power break
        aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY = 0.0f; // [cite: 1103, 1602]
        aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = true; // [cite: 1103, 1602]*/

        aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = shotAngle;
        aiPlannedShotDetails.power = shotPowerValue;
        aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX = 0.0f; // No spin for break usually
        aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY = 0.0f;
        aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = true;

        // Update global cue parameters for immediate visual feedback if DrawAimingAids uses them
        /*::cueAngle = aiPlannedShotDetails.angle;      // [cite: 1109, 1603] Update global cueAngle
        ::shotPower = aiPlannedShotDetails.power;     // [cite: 1109, 1604] Update global shotPower
        ::cueSpinX = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX;    // [cite: 1109]
        ::cueSpinY = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY;    // [cite: 1110]*/

        ::cueAngle = aiPlannedShotDetails.angle;
        ::shotPower = aiPlannedShotDetails.power;
        ::cueSpinX = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX;
        ::cueSpinY = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY;

        // Set up for AI display via GameUpdate
        /*aiIsDisplayingAim = true;                   // [cite: 1104] Enable AI aiming visualization
        aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = AI_AIM_DISPLAY_DURATION_FRAMES; // [cite: 1105] Set duration for display

        currentGameState = AI_THINKING; // [cite: 1081] Transition to AI_THINKING state.
                                        // GameUpdate will handle the aiAimDisplayFramesLeft countdown
                                        // and then execute the shot using aiPlannedShotDetails.
                                        // isOpeningBreakShot will be set to false within ApplyShot.

        // No immediate ApplyShot or sound here; GameUpdate's AI execution logic will handle it.*/

        aiIsDisplayingAim = true;
        aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = AI_AIM_DISPLAY_DURATION_FRAMES;
        currentGameState = AI_THINKING; // State changes to AI_THINKING, GameUpdate will handle shot execution after display

        return; // The break shot is now planned and will be executed by GameUpdate
    }

    // 2. If not in PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT (e.g., if this function were called at other times,
    //    though current game logic only calls it for PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT)
    //    This part can be extended if AIBreakShot needs to handle other scenarios.
    //    For now, the primary logic is above.
}

// --- Helper Functions ---

Ball* GetBallById(int id) {
    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        if (balls[i].id == id) {
            return &balls[i];
        }
    }
    return nullptr;
}

Ball* GetCueBall() {
    return GetBallById(0);
}

float GetDistance(float x1, float y1, float x2, float y2) {
    return sqrtf(GetDistanceSq(x1, y1, x2, y2));
}

float GetDistanceSq(float x1, float y1, float x2, float y2) {
    float dx = x2 - x1;
    float dy = y2 - y1;
    return dx * dx + dy * dy;
}

bool IsValidCueBallPosition(float x, float y, bool checkHeadstring) {
    // Basic bounds check (inside cushions)
    float left = TABLE_LEFT + CUSHION_THICKNESS + BALL_RADIUS;
    float right = TABLE_RIGHT - CUSHION_THICKNESS - BALL_RADIUS;
    float top = TABLE_TOP + CUSHION_THICKNESS + BALL_RADIUS;
    float bottom = TABLE_BOTTOM - CUSHION_THICKNESS - BALL_RADIUS;

    if (x < left || x > right || y < top || y > bottom) {
        return false;
    }

    // Check headstring restriction if needed
    if (checkHeadstring && x >= HEADSTRING_X) {
        return false;
    }

    // Check overlap with other balls
    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        if (balls[i].id != 0 && !balls[i].isPocketed) { // Don't check against itself or pocketed balls
            if (GetDistanceSq(x, y, balls[i].x, balls[i].y) < (BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f) * (BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f)) {
                return false; // Overlapping another ball
            }
        }
    }

    return true;
}


template <typename T>
void SafeRelease(T** ppT) {
    if (*ppT) {
        (*ppT)->Release();
        *ppT = nullptr;
    }
}

// --- Helper Function for Line Segment Intersection ---
// Finds intersection point of line segment P1->P2 and line segment P3->P4
// Returns true if they intersect, false otherwise. Stores intersection point in 'intersection'.
bool LineSegmentIntersection(D2D1_POINT_2F p1, D2D1_POINT_2F p2, D2D1_POINT_2F p3, D2D1_POINT_2F p4, D2D1_POINT_2F& intersection)
{
    float denominator = (p4.y - p3.y) * (p2.x - p1.x) - (p4.x - p3.x) * (p2.y - p1.y);

    // Check if lines are parallel or collinear
    if (fabs(denominator) < 1e-6) {
        return false;
    }

    float ua = ((p4.x - p3.x) * (p1.y - p3.y) - (p4.y - p3.y) * (p1.x - p3.x)) / denominator;
    float ub = ((p2.x - p1.x) * (p1.y - p3.y) - (p2.y - p1.y) * (p1.x - p3.x)) / denominator;

    // Check if intersection point lies on both segments
    if (ua >= 0.0f && ua <= 1.0f && ub >= 0.0f && ub <= 1.0f) {
        intersection.x = p1.x + ua * (p2.x - p1.x);
        intersection.y = p1.y + ua * (p2.y - p1.y);
        return true;
    }

    return false;
}

// --- INSERT NEW HELPER FUNCTION HERE ---
// Calculates the squared distance from point P to the line segment AB.
float PointToLineSegmentDistanceSq(D2D1_POINT_2F p, D2D1_POINT_2F a, D2D1_POINT_2F b) {
    float l2 = GetDistanceSq(a.x, a.y, b.x, b.y);
    if (l2 == 0.0f) return GetDistanceSq(p.x, p.y, a.x, a.y); // Segment is a point
    // Consider P projecting onto the line AB infinite line
    // t = [(P-A) . (B-A)] / |B-A|^2
    float t = ((p.x - a.x) * (b.x - a.x) + (p.y - a.y) * (b.y - a.y)) / l2;
    t = std::max(0.0f, std::min(1.0f, t)); // Clamp t to the segment [0, 1]
    // Projection falls on the segment
    D2D1_POINT_2F projection = D2D1::Point2F(a.x + t * (b.x - a.x), a.y + t * (b.y - a.y));
    return GetDistanceSq(p.x, p.y, projection.x, projection.y);
}
// --- End New Helper ---

// --- NEW AI Implementation Functions ---

// Main entry point for AI turn
void AIMakeDecision() {
    //AIShotInfo bestShot = { false }; // Declare here
    // This function is called when currentGameState is AI_THINKING (for a normal shot decision)
    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall || !isPlayer2AI || currentPlayer != 2) {
        aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = false; // Ensure no shot if conditions not met
        return;
    }

    // Phase 1: Placement if needed (Ball-in-Hand or Initial Break)
    /*if ((isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) || currentGameState == BALL_IN_HAND_P2) {
        AIPlaceCueBall(); // Handles kitchen placement for break or regular ball-in-hand
        if (isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT) {
            currentGameState = BREAKING; // Now AI needs to decide the break shot parameters
        }
        // For regular BALL_IN_HAND_P2, after placement, it will proceed to find a shot.
    }*/

    aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = false; // Default to no valid shot found yet for this decision cycle
    // Note: isOpeningBreakShot is false here because AIBreakShot handles the break.

     // Phase 2: Decide shot parameters (Break or Normal play)
    /*if (isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == BREAKING) {
        // Force cue ball into center of kitchen
        cueBall->x = TABLE_LEFT + (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) * 0.5f;
        cueBall->y = (TABLE_TOP + TABLE_BOTTOM) * 0.5f;
        cueBall->vx = cueBall->vy = 0.0f;

        float rackCenterX = RACK_POS_X + BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f * 0.866f * 2.0f;
        float rackCenterY = RACK_POS_Y;
        float dx = rackCenterX - cueBall->x;
        float dy = rackCenterY - cueBall->y;

        aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = atan2f(dy, dx);
        aiPlannedShotDetails.power = MAX_SHOT_POWER;
        aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX = 0.0f;
        aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY = 0.0f;
        aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = true;

        // Apply shot immediately
        cueAngle = aiPlannedShotDetails.angle;
        shotPower = aiPlannedShotDetails.power;
        cueSpinX = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX;
        cueSpinY = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY;

        firstHitBallIdThisShot = -1;
        cueHitObjectBallThisShot = false;
        railHitAfterContact = false;
        isAiming = false;
        aiIsDisplayingAim = false;
        aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = AI_AIM_DISPLAY_DURATION_FRAMES;
        //bool aiIsDisplayingAim = true;

        std::thread([](const TCHAR* soundName) {
            PlaySound(soundName, NULL, SND_FILENAME | SND_NODEFAULT);
            }, TEXT("cue.wav")).detach();

            ApplyShot(shotPower, cueAngle, cueSpinX, cueSpinY);
            currentGameState = SHOT_IN_PROGRESS;
            isOpeningBreakShot = false;
            aiTurnPending = false;
            pocketedThisTurn.clear();
            return;
    }
    else {*/
        // --- Normal AI Shot Decision (using AIFindBestShot) ---
        AIShotInfo bestShot = AIFindBestShot(); // bugtraq
        //bestShot = AIFindBestShot(); // bugtraq
        if (bestShot.possible) {
            aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = bestShot.angle;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.power = bestShot.power;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX = 0.0f; // AI doesn't use spin yet
            aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY = 0.0f;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = true;
        }
        else {
            // Safety tap if no better shot found
            // Try to hit the closest 'own' ball gently or any ball if types not assigned
            Ball* ballToNudge = nullptr;
            float minDistSq = -1.0f;
            BallType aiTargetType = player2Info.assignedType;
            bool mustHit8Ball = (aiTargetType != BallType::NONE && player2Info.ballsPocketedCount >= 7);

            for (auto& b : balls) {
                if (b.isPocketed || b.id == 0) continue;
                bool canHitThis = false;
                if (mustHit8Ball) canHitThis = (b.id == 8);
                else if (aiTargetType != BallType::NONE) canHitThis = (b.type == aiTargetType);
                else canHitThis = (b.id != 8); // Can hit any non-8-ball if types not assigned

                if (canHitThis) {
                    float dSq = GetDistanceSq(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, b.x, b.y);
                    if (ballToNudge == nullptr || dSq < minDistSq) {
                        ballToNudge = &b;
                        minDistSq = dSq;
                    }
                }
            }
            if (ballToNudge) { // Found a ball to nudge
                aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = atan2f(ballToNudge->y - cueBall->y, ballToNudge->x - cueBall->x);
                aiPlannedShotDetails.power = MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.15f; // Gentle tap
            }
            else { // Absolute fallback: small tap forward
                aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = cueAngle; // Keep last angle or default
                //aiPlannedShotDetails.power = MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.1f;
                aiPlannedShotDetails.power = MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.1f;
            }
            aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX = 0.0f;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY = 0.0f;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = true; // Safety shot is a "valid" plan
        }
    //} //bracefix

    // Phase 3: Setup for Aim Display (if a valid shot was decided)
    if (aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid) {
        cueAngle = aiPlannedShotDetails.angle;   // Update global for drawing
        shotPower = aiPlannedShotDetails.power;  // Update global for drawing
        // cueSpinX and cueSpinY could also be set here if AI used them
        cueSpinX = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX; // Also set these for drawing consistency
        cueSpinY = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY; //

        aiIsDisplayingAim = true;
        aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = AI_AIM_DISPLAY_DURATION_FRAMES;
        // currentGameState remains AI_THINKING, GameUpdate will handle the display countdown and shot execution.
            // FIRE THE BREAK SHOT NOW
            // Immediately execute the break shot after setting parameters
        /*ApplyShot(aiPlannedShotDetails.power, aiPlannedShotDetails.angle, aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX, aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY);
        currentGameState = SHOT_IN_PROGRESS;
        aiTurnPending = false;
        isOpeningBreakShot = false;*/
    }
    else {
        // Should not happen if safety shot is always planned, but as a fallback:
        aiIsDisplayingAim = false;
        // If AI truly can't decide anything, maybe switch turn or log error. For now, it will do nothing this frame.
        // Or force a minimal safety tap without display.
        // To ensure game progresses, let's plan a minimal tap if nothing else.
        if (!aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid) { // Double check
            aiPlannedShotDetails.angle = 0.0f;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.power = MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.05f; // Very small tap
            aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX = 0.0f; aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY = 0.0f;
            aiPlannedShotDetails.isValid = true;
            //cueAngle = aiPlannedShotDetails.angle; shotPower = aiPlannedShotDetails.power;
            cueAngle = aiPlannedShotDetails.angle;
            shotPower = aiPlannedShotDetails.power;
            cueSpinX = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinX;
            cueSpinY = aiPlannedShotDetails.spinY;
            aiIsDisplayingAim = true; // Allow display for this minimal tap too
            aiAimDisplayFramesLeft = AI_AIM_DISPLAY_DURATION_FRAMES / 2; // Shorter display for fallback
        }
    }
    // aiTurnPending was set to false by GameUpdate before calling AIMakeDecision.
    // AIMakeDecision's job is to populate aiPlannedShotDetails and trigger display.
}

// AI logic for placing cue ball during ball-in-hand
void AIPlaceCueBall() {
    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall) return;

    // --- CPU AI Opening Break: Kitchen Placement ---
    /*if (isOpeningBreakShot && currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT && currentPlayer == 2 && isPlayer2AI) {
        float kitchenMinX = TABLE_LEFT + BALL_RADIUS;
        float kitchenMaxX = HEADSTRING_X - BALL_RADIUS;
        float kitchenMinY = TABLE_TOP + BALL_RADIUS;
        float kitchenMaxY = TABLE_BOTTOM - BALL_RADIUS;
        bool validPositionFound = false;
        int attempts = 0;
        while (!validPositionFound && attempts < 100) {
            cueBall->x = kitchenMinX + static_cast <float> (rand()) / (static_cast <float> (RAND_MAX / (kitchenMaxX - kitchenMinX)));
            cueBall->y = kitchenMinY + static_cast <float> (rand()) / (static_cast <float> (RAND_MAX / (kitchenMaxY - kitchenMinY)));
            if (IsValidCueBallPosition(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, true)) {
                validPositionFound = true;
            }
            attempts++;
        }
        if (!validPositionFound) {
            cueBall->x = TABLE_LEFT + (HEADSTRING_X - TABLE_LEFT) * 0.5f;
            cueBall->y = TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2.0f;
            if (!IsValidCueBallPosition(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, true)) {
                cueBall->x = HEADSTRING_X - BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f;
                cueBall->y = RACK_POS_Y;
            }
        }
        cueBall->vx = 0; cueBall->vy = 0;
        return;
    }*/
    // --- End CPU AI Opening Break Placement ---

    // This function is now SOLELY for Ball-In-Hand placement for the AI (anywhere on the table).
    // Break placement is handled by AIBreakShot().

    // Simple Strategy: Find the easiest possible shot for the AI's ball type
    // Place the cue ball directly behind that target ball, aiming straight at a pocket.
    // (More advanced: find spot offering multiple options or safety)

    AIShotInfo bestPlacementShot = { false };
    D2D1_POINT_2F bestPlacePos = D2D1::Point2F(HEADSTRING_X * 0.5f, RACK_POS_Y); // Default placement

    // A better default for ball-in-hand (anywhere) might be center table if no shot found.
    bestPlacePos = D2D1::Point2F(TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.0f, TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2.0f);
    float bestPlacementScore = -1.0f; // Keep track of the score for the best placement found

    BallType targetType = player2Info.assignedType;
    bool canTargetAnyPlacement = false; // Local scope variable for placement logic
    if (targetType == BallType::NONE) {
        canTargetAnyPlacement = true;
    }
    bool target8Ball = (!canTargetAnyPlacement && targetType != BallType::NONE && player2Info.ballsPocketedCount >= 7);
    if (target8Ball) targetType = BallType::EIGHT_BALL;


    for (auto& targetBall : balls) {
        if (targetBall.isPocketed || targetBall.id == 0) continue;

        // Determine if current ball is a valid target for placement consideration
        bool currentBallIsValidTarget = false;
        if (target8Ball && targetBall.id == 8) currentBallIsValidTarget = true;
        else if (canTargetAnyPlacement && targetBall.id != 8) currentBallIsValidTarget = true;
        else if (!canTargetAnyPlacement && !target8Ball && targetBall.type == targetType) currentBallIsValidTarget = true;

        if (!currentBallIsValidTarget) continue; // Skip if not a valid target

        for (int p = 0; p < 6; ++p) {
            // Calculate ideal cue ball position: straight line behind target ball aiming at pocket p
            float targetToPocketX = pocketPositions[p].x - targetBall.x;
            float targetToPocketY = pocketPositions[p].y - targetBall.y;
            float dist = sqrtf(targetToPocketX * targetToPocketX + targetToPocketY * targetToPocketY);
            if (dist < 1.0f) continue; // Avoid division by zero

            float idealAngle = atan2f(targetToPocketY, targetToPocketX);
            // Place cue ball slightly behind target ball along this line
            float placeDist = BALL_RADIUS * 3.0f; // Place a bit behind
            D2D1_POINT_2F potentialPlacePos = D2D1::Point2F( // Use factory function
                targetBall.x - cosf(idealAngle) * placeDist,
                targetBall.y - sinf(idealAngle) * placeDist
            );

            // Check if this placement is valid (on table, behind headstring if break, not overlapping)
            /*bool behindHeadstringRule = (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);*/
            // For ball-in-hand (NOT break), behindHeadstringRule is false.
            // The currentGameState should be BALL_IN_HAND_P2 when this is called for a foul.
            bool behindHeadstringRule = false; // Player can place anywhere after a foul
            if (IsValidCueBallPosition(potentialPlacePos.x, potentialPlacePos.y, behindHeadstringRule)) {
                // Is path from potentialPlacePos to targetBall clear?
                // Use D2D1::Point2F() factory function here
                if (IsPathClear(potentialPlacePos, D2D1::Point2F(targetBall.x, targetBall.y), 0, targetBall.id)) {
                    // Is path from targetBall to pocket clear?
                    // Use D2D1::Point2F() factory function here
                    if (IsPathClear(D2D1::Point2F(targetBall.x, targetBall.y), pocketPositions[p], targetBall.id, -1)) {
                        // This seems like a good potential placement. Score it?
                        // Easy AI: Just take the first valid one found.
                        /*bestPlacePos = potentialPlacePos;
                        goto placement_found;*/ // Use goto for simplicity in non-OOP structure
                        // This is a possible shot. Score this placement.
// A simple score: distance to target ball (shorter is better for placement).
// More advanced: consider angle to pocket, difficulty of the shot from this placement.
AIShotInfo tempShotInfo;
                        tempShotInfo.possible = true;
                        tempShotInfo.targetBall = &targetBall;
                        tempShotInfo.pocketIndex = p;
                        tempShotInfo.ghostBallPos = CalculateGhostBallPos(&targetBall, p); // Not strictly needed for placement score but good for consistency
                        tempShotInfo.angle = idealAngle; // The angle from the placed ball to target
                        // Use EvaluateShot's scoring mechanism if possible, or a simpler one here.
                        float currentScore = 1000.0f / (1.0f + GetDistance(potentialPlacePos.x, potentialPlacePos.y, targetBall.x, targetBall.y)); // Inverse distance

                        if (currentScore > bestPlacementScore) {
                            bestPlacementScore = currentScore;
                            bestPlacePos = potentialPlacePos;
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }

placement_found:
    // Place the cue ball at the best found position (or default if no good spot found)
    cueBall->x = bestPlacePos.x;
    cueBall->y = bestPlacePos.y;
    cueBall->vx = 0;
    cueBall->vy = 0;
}


// AI finds the best shot available on the table
AIShotInfo AIFindBestShot() {
    AIShotInfo bestShotOverall = { false };
    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall) return bestShotOverall;
    // Ensure cue ball position is up-to-date if AI just placed it
    // (AIPlaceCueBall should have already set cueBall->x, cueBall->y)

    // Determine target ball type for AI (Player 2)
    BallType targetType = player2Info.assignedType;
    bool canTargetAny = false; // Can AI hit any ball (e.g., after break, before assignment)?
    if (targetType == BallType::NONE) {
        // If colors not assigned, AI aims to pocket *something* (usually lowest numbered ball legally)
        // Or, more simply, treat any ball as a potential target to make *a* pocket
        canTargetAny = true; // Simplification: allow targeting any non-8 ball.
        // A better rule is hit lowest numbered ball first on break follow-up.
    }

    // Check if AI needs to shoot the 8-ball
    bool target8Ball = (!canTargetAny && targetType != BallType::NONE && player2Info.ballsPocketedCount >= 7);


    // Iterate through all potential target balls
    for (auto& potentialTarget : balls) {
        if (potentialTarget.isPocketed || potentialTarget.id == 0) continue; // Skip pocketed and cue ball

        // Check if this ball is a valid target
        bool isValidTarget = false;
        if (target8Ball) {
            isValidTarget = (potentialTarget.id == 8);
        }
        else if (canTargetAny) {
            isValidTarget = (potentialTarget.id != 8); // Can hit any non-8 ball
        }
        else { // Colors assigned, not yet shooting 8-ball
            isValidTarget = (potentialTarget.type == targetType);
        }

        if (!isValidTarget) continue; // Skip if not a valid target for this turn

        // Now, check all pockets for this target ball
        for (int p = 0; p < 6; ++p) {
            AIShotInfo currentShot = EvaluateShot(&potentialTarget, p);
            currentShot.involves8Ball = (potentialTarget.id == 8);

            if (currentShot.possible) {
                // Compare scores to find the best shot
                if (!bestShotOverall.possible || currentShot.score > bestShotOverall.score) {
                    bestShotOverall = currentShot;
                }
            }
        }
    } // End loop through potential target balls

    // If targeting 8-ball and no shot found, or targeting own balls and no shot found,
    // need a safety strategy. Current simple AI just takes best found or taps cue ball.

    return bestShotOverall;
}


// Evaluate a potential shot at a specific target ball towards a specific pocket
AIShotInfo EvaluateShot(Ball* targetBall, int pocketIndex) {
    AIShotInfo shotInfo;
    shotInfo.possible = false; // Assume not possible initially
    shotInfo.targetBall = targetBall;
    shotInfo.pocketIndex = pocketIndex;

    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall || !targetBall) return shotInfo;

    // --- Define local state variables needed for legality checks ---
    BallType aiAssignedType = player2Info.assignedType;
    bool canTargetAny = (aiAssignedType == BallType::NONE); // Can AI hit any ball?
    bool mustTarget8Ball = (!canTargetAny && aiAssignedType != BallType::NONE && player2Info.ballsPocketedCount >= 7);
    // ---

    // 1. Calculate Ghost Ball position
    shotInfo.ghostBallPos = CalculateGhostBallPos(targetBall, pocketIndex);

    // 2. Calculate Angle from Cue Ball to Ghost Ball
    float dx = shotInfo.ghostBallPos.x - cueBall->x;
    float dy = shotInfo.ghostBallPos.y - cueBall->y;
    if (fabs(dx) < 0.01f && fabs(dy) < 0.01f) return shotInfo; // Avoid aiming at same spot
    shotInfo.angle = atan2f(dy, dx);

    // Basic angle validity check (optional)
    if (!IsValidAIAimAngle(shotInfo.angle)) {
        // Maybe log this or handle edge cases
    }

    // 3. Check Path: Cue Ball -> Ghost Ball Position
    // Use D2D1::Point2F() factory function here
    if (!IsPathClear(D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x, cueBall->y), shotInfo.ghostBallPos, cueBall->id, targetBall->id)) {
        return shotInfo; // Path blocked
    }

    // 4. Check Path: Target Ball -> Pocket
    // Use D2D1::Point2F() factory function here
    if (!IsPathClear(D2D1::Point2F(targetBall->x, targetBall->y), pocketPositions[pocketIndex], targetBall->id, -1)) {
        return shotInfo; // Path blocked
    }

    // 5. Check First Ball Hit Legality
    float firstHitDistSq = -1.0f;
    // Use D2D1::Point2F() factory function here
    Ball* firstHit = FindFirstHitBall(D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x, cueBall->y), shotInfo.angle, firstHitDistSq);

    if (!firstHit) {
        return shotInfo; // AI aims but doesn't hit anything? Impossible shot.
    }

    // Check if the first ball hit is the intended target ball
    if (firstHit->id != targetBall->id) {
        // Allow hitting slightly off target if it's very close to ghost ball pos
        float ghostDistSq = GetDistanceSq(shotInfo.ghostBallPos.x, shotInfo.ghostBallPos.y, firstHit->x, firstHit->y);
        // Allow a tolerance roughly half the ball radius squared
        if (ghostDistSq > (BALL_RADIUS * 0.7f) * (BALL_RADIUS * 0.7f)) {
            // First hit is significantly different from the target point.
            // This shot path leads to hitting the wrong ball first.
            return shotInfo; // Foul or unintended shot
        }
        // If first hit is not target, but very close, allow it for now (might still be foul based on type).
    }

    // Check legality of the *first ball actually hit* based on game rules
    if (!canTargetAny) { // Colors are assigned (or should be)
        if (mustTarget8Ball) { // Must hit 8-ball first
            if (firstHit->id != 8) {
                // return shotInfo; // FOUL - Hitting wrong ball when aiming for 8-ball
                // Keep shot possible for now, rely on AIFindBestShot to prioritize legal ones
            }
        }
        else { // Must hit own ball type first
            if (firstHit->type != aiAssignedType && firstHit->id != 8) { // Allow hitting 8-ball if own type blocked? No, standard rules usually require hitting own first.
                // return shotInfo; // FOUL - Hitting opponent ball or 8-ball when shouldn't
                // Keep shot possible for now, rely on AIFindBestShot to prioritize legal ones
            }
            else if (firstHit->id == 8) {
                // return shotInfo; // FOUL - Hitting 8-ball when shouldn't
                // Keep shot possible for now
            }
        }
    }
    // (If canTargetAny is true, hitting any ball except 8 first is legal - assuming not scratching)


    // 6. Calculate Score & Power (Difficulty affects this)
    shotInfo.possible = true; // If we got here, the shot is geometrically possible and likely legal enough for AI to consider

    float cueToGhostDist = GetDistance(cueBall->x, cueBall->y, shotInfo.ghostBallPos.x, shotInfo.ghostBallPos.y);
    float targetToPocketDist = GetDistance(targetBall->x, targetBall->y, pocketPositions[pocketIndex].x, pocketPositions[pocketIndex].y);

    // Simple Score: Shorter shots are better, straighter shots are slightly better.
    float distanceScore = 1000.0f / (1.0f + cueToGhostDist + targetToPocketDist);

    // Angle Score: Calculate cut angle
    // Vector Cue -> Ghost
    float v1x = shotInfo.ghostBallPos.x - cueBall->x;
    float v1y = shotInfo.ghostBallPos.y - cueBall->y;
    // Vector Target -> Pocket
    float v2x = pocketPositions[pocketIndex].x - targetBall->x;
    float v2y = pocketPositions[pocketIndex].y - targetBall->y;
    // Normalize vectors
    float mag1 = sqrtf(v1x * v1x + v1y * v1y);
    float mag2 = sqrtf(v2x * v2x + v2y * v2y);
    float angleScoreFactor = 0.5f; // Default if vectors are zero len
    if (mag1 > 0.1f && mag2 > 0.1f) {
        v1x /= mag1; v1y /= mag1;
        v2x /= mag2; v2y /= mag2;
        // Dot product gives cosine of angle between cue ball path and target ball path
        float dotProduct = v1x * v2x + v1y * v2y;
        // Straighter shot (dot product closer to 1) gets higher score
        angleScoreFactor = (1.0f + dotProduct) / 2.0f; // Map [-1, 1] to [0, 1]
    }
    angleScoreFactor = std::max(0.1f, angleScoreFactor); // Ensure some minimum score factor

    shotInfo.score = distanceScore * angleScoreFactor;

    // Bonus for pocketing 8-ball legally
    if (mustTarget8Ball && targetBall->id == 8) {
        shotInfo.score *= 10.0; // Strongly prefer the winning shot
    }

    // Penalty for difficult cuts? Already partially handled by angleScoreFactor.

    // 7. Calculate Power
    shotInfo.power = CalculateShotPower(cueToGhostDist, targetToPocketDist);

    // 8. Add Inaccuracy based on Difficulty (same as before)
    float angleError = 0.0f;
    float powerErrorFactor = 1.0f;

    switch (aiDifficulty) {
    case EASY:
        angleError = (float)(rand() % 100 - 50) / 1000.0f; // +/- ~3 deg
        powerErrorFactor = 0.8f + (float)(rand() % 40) / 100.0f; // 80-120%
        shotInfo.power *= 0.8f;
        break;
    case MEDIUM:
        angleError = (float)(rand() % 60 - 30) / 1000.0f; // +/- ~1.7 deg
        powerErrorFactor = 0.9f + (float)(rand() % 20) / 100.0f; // 90-110%
        break;
    case HARD:
        angleError = (float)(rand() % 10 - 5) / 1000.0f; // +/- ~0.3 deg
        powerErrorFactor = 0.98f + (float)(rand() % 4) / 100.0f; // 98-102%
        break;
    }
    shotInfo.angle += angleError;
    shotInfo.power *= powerErrorFactor;
    shotInfo.power = std::max(1.0f, std::min(shotInfo.power, MAX_SHOT_POWER)); // Clamp power

    return shotInfo;
}


// Calculates required power (simplified)
float CalculateShotPower(float cueToGhostDist, float targetToPocketDist) {
    // Basic model: Power needed increases with total distance the balls need to travel.
    // Need enough power for cue ball to reach target AND target to reach pocket.
    float totalDist = cueToGhostDist + targetToPocketDist;

    // Map distance to power (needs tuning)
    // Let's say max power is needed for longest possible shot (e.g., corner to corner ~ 1000 units)
    float powerRatio = std::min(1.0f, totalDist / 800.0f); // Normalize based on estimated max distance

    float basePower = MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.2f; // Minimum power to move balls reliably
    float variablePower = (MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.8f) * powerRatio; // Scale remaining power range

    // Harder AI could adjust based on desired cue ball travel (more power for draw/follow)
    return std::min(MAX_SHOT_POWER, basePower + variablePower);
}

// Calculate the position the cue ball needs to hit for the target ball to go towards the pocket
D2D1_POINT_2F CalculateGhostBallPos(Ball* targetBall, int pocketIndex) {
    float targetToPocketX = pocketPositions[pocketIndex].x - targetBall->x;
    float targetToPocketY = pocketPositions[pocketIndex].y - targetBall->y;
    float dist = sqrtf(targetToPocketX * targetToPocketX + targetToPocketY * targetToPocketY);

    if (dist < 1.0f) { // Target is basically in the pocket
        // Aim slightly off-center to avoid weird physics? Or directly at center?
        // For simplicity, return a point slightly behind center along the reverse line.
        return D2D1::Point2F(targetBall->x - targetToPocketX * 0.1f, targetBall->y - targetToPocketY * 0.1f);
    }

    // Normalize direction vector from target to pocket
    float nx = targetToPocketX / dist;
    float ny = targetToPocketY / dist;

    // Ghost ball position is diameter distance *behind* the target ball along this line
    float ghostX = targetBall->x - nx * (BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f);
    float ghostY = targetBall->y - ny * (BALL_RADIUS * 2.0f);

    return D2D1::Point2F(ghostX, ghostY);
}

// Checks if line segment is clear of obstructing balls
bool IsPathClear(D2D1_POINT_2F start, D2D1_POINT_2F end, int ignoredBallId1, int ignoredBallId2) {
    float dx = end.x - start.x;
    float dy = end.y - start.y;
    float segmentLenSq = dx * dx + dy * dy;

    if (segmentLenSq < 0.01f) return true; // Start and end are same point

    for (const auto& ball : balls) {
        if (ball.isPocketed) continue;
        if (ball.id == ignoredBallId1) continue;
        if (ball.id == ignoredBallId2) continue;

        // Check distance from ball center to the line segment
        float ballToStartX = ball.x - start.x;
        float ballToStartY = ball.y - start.y;

        // Project ball center onto the line defined by the segment
        float dot = (ballToStartX * dx + ballToStartY * dy) / segmentLenSq;

        D2D1_POINT_2F closestPointOnLine;
        if (dot < 0) { // Closest point is start point
            closestPointOnLine = start;
        }
        else if (dot > 1) { // Closest point is end point
            closestPointOnLine = end;
        }
        else { // Closest point is along the segment
            closestPointOnLine = D2D1::Point2F(start.x + dot * dx, start.y + dot * dy);
        }

        // Check if the closest point is within collision distance (ball radius + path radius)
        if (GetDistanceSq(ball.x, ball.y, closestPointOnLine.x, closestPointOnLine.y) < (BALL_RADIUS * BALL_RADIUS)) {
            // Consider slightly wider path check? Maybe BALL_RADIUS * 1.1f?
            // if (GetDistanceSq(ball.x, ball.y, closestPointOnLine.x, closestPointOnLine.y) < (BALL_RADIUS * 1.1f)*(BALL_RADIUS*1.1f)) {
            return false; // Path is blocked
        }
    }
    return true; // No obstructions found
}

// Finds the first ball hit along a path (simplified)
Ball* FindFirstHitBall(D2D1_POINT_2F start, float angle, float& hitDistSq) {
    Ball* hitBall = nullptr;
    hitDistSq = -1.0f; // Initialize hit distance squared
    float minCollisionDistSq = -1.0f;

    float cosA = cosf(angle);
    float sinA = sinf(angle);

    for (auto& ball : balls) {
        if (ball.isPocketed || ball.id == 0) continue; // Skip cue ball and pocketed

        float dx = ball.x - start.x;
        float dy = ball.y - start.y;

        // Project vector from start->ball onto the aim direction vector
        float dot = dx * cosA + dy * sinA;

        if (dot > 0) { // Ball is generally in front
            // Find closest point on aim line to the ball's center
            float closestPointX = start.x + dot * cosA;
            float closestPointY = start.y + dot * sinA;
            float distSq = GetDistanceSq(ball.x, ball.y, closestPointX, closestPointY);

            // Check if the aim line passes within the ball's radius
            if (distSq < (BALL_RADIUS * BALL_RADIUS)) {
                // Calculate distance from start to the collision point on the ball's circumference
                float backDist = sqrtf(std::max(0.f, BALL_RADIUS * BALL_RADIUS - distSq));
                float collisionDist = dot - backDist; // Distance along aim line to collision

                if (collisionDist > 0) { // Ensure collision is in front
                    float collisionDistSq = collisionDist * collisionDist;
                    if (hitBall == nullptr || collisionDistSq < minCollisionDistSq) {
                        minCollisionDistSq = collisionDistSq;
                        hitBall = &ball; // Found a closer hit ball
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
    hitDistSq = minCollisionDistSq; // Return distance squared to the first hit
    return hitBall;
}

// Basic check for reasonable AI aim angles (optional)
bool IsValidAIAimAngle(float angle) {
    // Placeholder - could check for NaN or infinity if calculations go wrong
    return isfinite(angle);
}

//midi func = start
void PlayMidiInBackground(HWND hwnd, const TCHAR* midiPath) {
    while (isMusicPlaying) {
        MCI_OPEN_PARMS mciOpen = { 0 };
        mciOpen.lpstrDeviceType = TEXT("sequencer");
        mciOpen.lpstrElementName = midiPath;

        if (mciSendCommand(0, MCI_OPEN, MCI_OPEN_TYPE | MCI_OPEN_ELEMENT, (DWORD_PTR)&mciOpen) == 0) {
            midiDeviceID = mciOpen.wDeviceID;

            MCI_PLAY_PARMS mciPlay = { 0 };
            mciSendCommand(midiDeviceID, MCI_PLAY, 0, (DWORD_PTR)&mciPlay);

            // Wait for playback to complete
            MCI_STATUS_PARMS mciStatus = { 0 };
            mciStatus.dwItem = MCI_STATUS_MODE;

            do {
                mciSendCommand(midiDeviceID, MCI_STATUS, MCI_STATUS_ITEM, (DWORD_PTR)&mciStatus);
                Sleep(100); // adjust as needed
            } while (mciStatus.dwReturn == MCI_MODE_PLAY && isMusicPlaying);

            mciSendCommand(midiDeviceID, MCI_CLOSE, 0, NULL);
            midiDeviceID = 0;
        }
    }
}

void StartMidi(HWND hwnd, const TCHAR* midiPath) {
    if (isMusicPlaying) {
        StopMidi();
    }
    isMusicPlaying = true;
    musicThread = std::thread(PlayMidiInBackground, hwnd, midiPath);
}

void StopMidi() {
    if (isMusicPlaying) {
        isMusicPlaying = false;
        if (musicThread.joinable()) musicThread.join();
        if (midiDeviceID != 0) {
            mciSendCommand(midiDeviceID, MCI_CLOSE, 0, NULL);
            midiDeviceID = 0;
        }
    }
}

/*void PlayGameMusic(HWND hwnd) {
    // Stop any existing playback
    if (isMusicPlaying) {
        isMusicPlaying = false;
        if (musicThread.joinable()) {
            musicThread.join();
        }
        if (midiDeviceID != 0) {
            mciSendCommand(midiDeviceID, MCI_CLOSE, 0, NULL);
            midiDeviceID = 0;
        }
    }

    // Get the path of the executable
    TCHAR exePath[MAX_PATH];
    GetModuleFileName(NULL, exePath, MAX_PATH);

    // Extract the directory path
    TCHAR* lastBackslash = _tcsrchr(exePath, '\\');
    if (lastBackslash != NULL) {
        *(lastBackslash + 1) = '\0';
    }

    // Construct the full path to the MIDI file
    static TCHAR midiPath[MAX_PATH];
    _tcscpy_s(midiPath, MAX_PATH, exePath);
    _tcscat_s(midiPath, MAX_PATH, TEXT("BSQ.MID"));

    // Start the background playback
    isMusicPlaying = true;
    musicThread = std::thread(PlayMidiInBackground, hwnd, midiPath);
}*/
//midi func = end

// --- Drawing Functions ---

void OnPaint() {
    HRESULT hr = CreateDeviceResources(); // Ensure resources are valid

    if (SUCCEEDED(hr)) {
        pRenderTarget->BeginDraw();
        DrawScene(pRenderTarget); // Pass render target
        hr = pRenderTarget->EndDraw();

        if (hr == D2DERR_RECREATE_TARGET) {
            DiscardDeviceResources();
            // Optionally request another paint message: InvalidateRect(hwndMain, NULL, FALSE);
            // But the timer loop will trigger redraw anyway.
        }
    }
    // If CreateDeviceResources failed, EndDraw might not be called.
    // Consider handling this more robustly if needed.
}

void DrawScene(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    if (!pRT) return;

    //pRT->Clear(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::LightGray)); // Background color
    // Set background color to #ffffcd (RGB: 255, 255, 205)
    pRT->Clear(D2D1::ColorF(0.3686f, 0.5333f, 0.3882f)); // Clear with light yellow background NEWCOLOR 1.0f, 1.0f, 0.803f => (0.3686f, 0.5333f, 0.3882f)
    //pRT->Clear(D2D1::ColorF(1.0f, 1.0f, 0.803f)); // Clear with light yellow background NEWCOLOR 1.0f, 1.0f, 0.803f => (0.3686f, 0.5333f, 0.3882f)

    DrawTable(pRT, pFactory);
    DrawBalls(pRT);
    DrawAimingAids(pRT); // Includes cue stick if aiming
    DrawUI(pRT);
    DrawPowerMeter(pRT);
    DrawSpinIndicator(pRT);
    DrawPocketedBallsIndicator(pRT);
    DrawBallInHandIndicator(pRT); // Draw cue ball ghost if placing

     // Draw Game Over Message
    if (currentGameState == GAME_OVER && pTextFormat) {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBrush = nullptr;
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White), &pBrush);
        if (pBrush) {
            D2D1_RECT_F layoutRect = D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2 - 30, TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_TOP + TABLE_HEIGHT / 2 + 30);
            pRT->DrawText(
                gameOverMessage.c_str(),
                (UINT32)gameOverMessage.length(),
                pTextFormat, // Use large format maybe?
                &layoutRect,
                pBrush
            );
            SafeRelease(&pBrush);
        }
    }

}

void DrawTable(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT, ID2D1Factory* pFactory) {
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBrush = nullptr;

    // === Draw Full Orange Frame (Table Border) ===
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pFrameBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(0.9157f, 0.6157f, 0.2000f), &pFrameBrush); //NEWCOLOR ::Orange (no brackets) => (0.9157, 0.6157, 0.2000)
    //pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Orange), &pFrameBrush); //NEWCOLOR ::Orange (no brackets) => (0.9157, 0.6157, 0.2000)
    if (pFrameBrush) {
        D2D1_RECT_F outerRect = D2D1::RectF(
            TABLE_LEFT - CUSHION_THICKNESS,
            TABLE_TOP - CUSHION_THICKNESS,
            TABLE_RIGHT + CUSHION_THICKNESS,
            TABLE_BOTTOM + CUSHION_THICKNESS
        );
        pRT->FillRectangle(&outerRect, pFrameBrush);
        SafeRelease(&pFrameBrush);
    }

    // Draw Table Bed (Green Felt)
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(TABLE_COLOR, &pBrush);
    if (!pBrush) return;
    D2D1_RECT_F tableRect = D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_TOP, TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_BOTTOM);
    pRT->FillRectangle(&tableRect, pBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pBrush);

    // Draw Cushions (Red Border)
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(CUSHION_COLOR, &pBrush);
    if (!pBrush) return;
    // Top Cushion (split by middle pocket)
    pRT->FillRectangle(D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT + HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_TOP - CUSHION_THICKNESS, TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.f - HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_TOP), pBrush);
    pRT->FillRectangle(D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.f + HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_TOP - CUSHION_THICKNESS, TABLE_RIGHT - HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_TOP), pBrush);
    // Bottom Cushion (split by middle pocket)
    pRT->FillRectangle(D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT + HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_BOTTOM, TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.f - HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_BOTTOM + CUSHION_THICKNESS), pBrush);
    pRT->FillRectangle(D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT + TABLE_WIDTH / 2.f + HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_BOTTOM, TABLE_RIGHT - HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_BOTTOM + CUSHION_THICKNESS), pBrush);
    // Left Cushion
    pRT->FillRectangle(D2D1::RectF(TABLE_LEFT - CUSHION_THICKNESS, TABLE_TOP + HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_BOTTOM - HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS), pBrush);
    // Right Cushion
    pRT->FillRectangle(D2D1::RectF(TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_TOP + HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, TABLE_RIGHT + CUSHION_THICKNESS, TABLE_BOTTOM - HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS), pBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pBrush);


    // Draw Pockets (Black Circles)
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(POCKET_COLOR, &pBrush);
    if (!pBrush) return;
    for (int i = 0; i < 6; ++i) {
        D2D1_ELLIPSE ellipse = D2D1::Ellipse(pocketPositions[i], HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS, HOLE_VISUAL_RADIUS);
        pRT->FillEllipse(&ellipse, pBrush);
    }
    SafeRelease(&pBrush);

    // Draw Headstring Line (White)
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(0.4235f, 0.5647f, 0.1765f, 1.0f), &pBrush); // NEWCOLOR ::White => (0.2784, 0.4549, 0.1843)
    //pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White, 0.5f), &pBrush); // NEWCOLOR ::White => (0.2784, 0.4549, 0.1843)
    if (!pBrush) return;
    pRT->DrawLine(
        D2D1::Point2F(HEADSTRING_X, TABLE_TOP),
        D2D1::Point2F(HEADSTRING_X, TABLE_BOTTOM),
        pBrush,
        1.0f // Line thickness
    );
    SafeRelease(&pBrush);

    // Draw Semicircle facing West (flat side East)
    // Draw Semicircle facing East (curved side on the East, flat side on the West)
    ID2D1PathGeometry* pGeometry = nullptr;
    HRESULT hr = pFactory->CreatePathGeometry(&pGeometry);
    if (SUCCEEDED(hr) && pGeometry)
    {
        ID2D1GeometrySink* pSink = nullptr;
        hr = pGeometry->Open(&pSink);
        if (SUCCEEDED(hr) && pSink)
        {
            float radius = 60.0f; // Radius for the semicircle
            D2D1_POINT_2F center = D2D1::Point2F(HEADSTRING_X, (TABLE_TOP + TABLE_BOTTOM) / 2.0f);

            // For a semicircle facing East (curved side on the East), use the top and bottom points.
            D2D1_POINT_2F startPoint = D2D1::Point2F(center.x, center.y - radius); // Top point

            pSink->BeginFigure(startPoint, D2D1_FIGURE_BEGIN_HOLLOW);

            D2D1_ARC_SEGMENT arc = {};
            arc.point = D2D1::Point2F(center.x, center.y + radius); // Bottom point
            arc.size = D2D1::SizeF(radius, radius);
            arc.rotationAngle = 0.0f;
            // Use the correct identifier with the extra underscore:
            arc.sweepDirection = D2D1_SWEEP_DIRECTION_COUNTER_CLOCKWISE;
            arc.arcSize = D2D1_ARC_SIZE_SMALL;

            pSink->AddArc(&arc);
            pSink->EndFigure(D2D1_FIGURE_END_OPEN);
            pSink->Close();
            SafeRelease(&pSink);

            ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pArcBrush = nullptr;
            //pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White, 0.3f), &pArcBrush);
            pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(0.4235f, 0.5647f, 0.1765f, 1.0f), &pArcBrush);
            if (pArcBrush)
            {
                pRT->DrawGeometry(pGeometry, pArcBrush, 1.5f);
                SafeRelease(&pArcBrush);
            }
        }
        SafeRelease(&pGeometry);
    }




}


void DrawBalls(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBrush = nullptr;
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pStripeBrush = nullptr; // For stripe pattern

    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(0, 0, 0), &pBrush); // Placeholder
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White), &pStripeBrush);

    if (!pBrush || !pStripeBrush) {
        SafeRelease(&pBrush);
        SafeRelease(&pStripeBrush);
        return;
    }


    for (size_t i = 0; i < balls.size(); ++i) {
        const Ball& b = balls[i];
        if (!b.isPocketed) {
            D2D1_ELLIPSE ellipse = D2D1::Ellipse(D2D1::Point2F(b.x, b.y), BALL_RADIUS, BALL_RADIUS);

            // Set main ball color
            pBrush->SetColor(b.color);
            pRT->FillEllipse(&ellipse, pBrush);

            // Draw Stripe if applicable
            if (b.type == BallType::STRIPE) {
                // Draw a white band across the middle (simplified stripe)
                D2D1_RECT_F stripeRect = D2D1::RectF(b.x - BALL_RADIUS, b.y - BALL_RADIUS * 0.4f, b.x + BALL_RADIUS, b.y + BALL_RADIUS * 0.4f);
                // Need to clip this rectangle to the ellipse bounds - complex!
                // Alternative: Draw two colored arcs leaving a white band.
                // Simplest: Draw a white circle inside, slightly smaller.
                D2D1_ELLIPSE innerEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(D2D1::Point2F(b.x, b.y), BALL_RADIUS * 0.6f, BALL_RADIUS * 0.6f);
                pRT->FillEllipse(innerEllipse, pStripeBrush); // White center part
                pBrush->SetColor(b.color); // Set back to stripe color
                pRT->FillEllipse(innerEllipse, pBrush); // Fill again, leaving a ring - No, this isn't right.

                // Let's try drawing a thick white line across
                // This doesn't look great. Just drawing solid red for stripes for now.
            }

            // Draw Number (Optional - requires more complex text layout or pre-rendered textures)
            // if (b.id != 0 && pTextFormat) {
            //     std::wstring numStr = std::to_wstring(b.id);
            //     D2D1_RECT_F textRect = D2D1::RectF(b.x - BALL_RADIUS, b.y - BALL_RADIUS, b.x + BALL_RADIUS, b.y + BALL_RADIUS);
            //     ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pNumBrush = nullptr;
            //     D2D1_COLOR_F numCol = (b.type == BallType::SOLID || b.id == 8) ? D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black) : D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White);
            //     pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(numCol, &pNumBrush);
            //     // Create a smaller text format...
            //     // pRT->DrawText(numStr.c_str(), numStr.length(), pSmallTextFormat, &textRect, pNumBrush);
            //     SafeRelease(&pNumBrush);
            // }
        }
    }

    SafeRelease(&pBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pStripeBrush);
}


void DrawAimingAids(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    // Condition check at start (Unchanged)
    //if (currentGameState != PLAYER1_TURN && currentGameState != PLAYER2_TURN &&
        //currentGameState != BREAKING && currentGameState != AIMING)
    //{
        //return;
    //}
        // NEW Condition: Allow drawing if it's a human player's active turn/aiming/breaking,
    // OR if it's AI's turn and it's in AI_THINKING state (calculating) or BREAKING (aiming break).
    bool isHumanInteracting = (!isPlayer2AI || currentPlayer == 1) &&
        (currentGameState == PLAYER1_TURN || currentGameState == PLAYER2_TURN ||
            currentGameState == BREAKING || currentGameState == AIMING);
    // AI_THINKING state is when AI calculates shot. AIMakeDecision sets cueAngle/shotPower.
    // Also include BREAKING state if it's AI's turn and isOpeningBreakShot for break aim visualization.
        // NEW Condition: AI is displaying its aim
    bool isAiVisualizingShot = (isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 &&
        currentGameState == AI_THINKING && aiIsDisplayingAim);

    if (!isHumanInteracting && !(isAiVisualizingShot || (currentGameState == AI_THINKING && aiIsDisplayingAim))) {
        return;
    }

    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall || cueBall->isPocketed) return; // Don't draw if cue ball is gone

    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBrush = nullptr;
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pGhostBrush = nullptr;
    ID2D1StrokeStyle* pDashedStyle = nullptr;
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pCueBrush = nullptr;
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pReflectBrush = nullptr; // Brush for reflection line

    // Ensure render target is valid
    if (!pRT) return;

    // Create Brushes and Styles (check for failures)
    HRESULT hr;
    hr = pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(AIM_LINE_COLOR, &pBrush);
    if FAILED(hr) { SafeRelease(&pBrush); return; }
    hr = pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White, 0.5f), &pGhostBrush);
    if FAILED(hr) { SafeRelease(&pBrush); SafeRelease(&pGhostBrush); return; }
    hr = pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(0.6f, 0.4f, 0.2f), &pCueBrush);
    if FAILED(hr) { SafeRelease(&pBrush); SafeRelease(&pGhostBrush); SafeRelease(&pCueBrush); return; }
    // Create reflection brush (e.g., lighter shade or different color)
    hr = pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::LightCyan, 0.6f), &pReflectBrush);
    if FAILED(hr) { SafeRelease(&pBrush); SafeRelease(&pGhostBrush); SafeRelease(&pCueBrush); SafeRelease(&pReflectBrush); return; }

    if (pFactory) {
        D2D1_STROKE_STYLE_PROPERTIES strokeProps = D2D1::StrokeStyleProperties();
        strokeProps.dashStyle = D2D1_DASH_STYLE_DASH;
        hr = pFactory->CreateStrokeStyle(&strokeProps, nullptr, 0, &pDashedStyle);
        if FAILED(hr) { pDashedStyle = nullptr; }
    }


    // --- Cue Stick Drawing (Unchanged from previous fix) ---
    const float baseStickLength = 150.0f;
    const float baseStickThickness = 4.0f;
    float stickLength = baseStickLength * 1.4f;
    float stickThickness = baseStickThickness * 1.5f;
    float stickAngle = cueAngle + PI;
    float powerOffset = 0.0f;
    //if (isAiming && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING)) {
        // Show power offset if human is aiming/dragging, or if AI is preparing its shot (AI_THINKING or AI Break)
    if ((isAiming && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING)) || isAiVisualizingShot) { // Use the new condition
        powerOffset = shotPower * 5.0f;
    }
    D2D1_POINT_2F cueStickEnd = D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x + cosf(stickAngle) * (stickLength + powerOffset), cueBall->y + sinf(stickAngle) * (stickLength + powerOffset));
    D2D1_POINT_2F cueStickTip = D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x + cosf(stickAngle) * (powerOffset + 5.0f), cueBall->y + sinf(stickAngle) * (powerOffset + 5.0f));
    pRT->DrawLine(cueStickTip, cueStickEnd, pCueBrush, stickThickness);


    // --- Projection Line Calculation ---
    float cosA = cosf(cueAngle);
    float sinA = sinf(cueAngle);
    float rayLength = TABLE_WIDTH + TABLE_HEIGHT; // Ensure ray is long enough
    D2D1_POINT_2F rayStart = D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x, cueBall->y);
    D2D1_POINT_2F rayEnd = D2D1::Point2F(rayStart.x + cosA * rayLength, rayStart.y + sinA * rayLength);

    // Find the first ball hit by the aiming ray
    Ball* hitBall = nullptr;
    float firstHitDistSq = -1.0f;
    D2D1_POINT_2F ballCollisionPoint = { 0, 0 }; // Point on target ball circumference
    D2D1_POINT_2F ghostBallPosForHit = { 0, 0 }; // Ghost ball pos for the hit ball

    hitBall = FindFirstHitBall(rayStart, cueAngle, firstHitDistSq);
    if (hitBall) {
        // Calculate the point on the target ball's circumference
        float collisionDist = sqrtf(firstHitDistSq);
        ballCollisionPoint = D2D1::Point2F(rayStart.x + cosA * collisionDist, rayStart.y + sinA * collisionDist);
        // Calculate ghost ball position for this specific hit (used for projection consistency)
        ghostBallPosForHit = D2D1::Point2F(hitBall->x - cosA * BALL_RADIUS, hitBall->y - sinA * BALL_RADIUS); // Approx.
    }

    // Find the first rail hit by the aiming ray
    D2D1_POINT_2F railHitPoint = rayEnd; // Default to far end if no rail hit
    float minRailDistSq = rayLength * rayLength;
    int hitRailIndex = -1; // 0:Left, 1:Right, 2:Top, 3:Bottom

    // Define table edge segments for intersection checks
    D2D1_POINT_2F topLeft = D2D1::Point2F(TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_TOP);
    D2D1_POINT_2F topRight = D2D1::Point2F(TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_TOP);
    D2D1_POINT_2F bottomLeft = D2D1::Point2F(TABLE_LEFT, TABLE_BOTTOM);
    D2D1_POINT_2F bottomRight = D2D1::Point2F(TABLE_RIGHT, TABLE_BOTTOM);

    D2D1_POINT_2F currentIntersection;

    // Check Left Rail
    if (LineSegmentIntersection(rayStart, rayEnd, topLeft, bottomLeft, currentIntersection)) {
        float distSq = GetDistanceSq(rayStart.x, rayStart.y, currentIntersection.x, currentIntersection.y);
        if (distSq < minRailDistSq) { minRailDistSq = distSq; railHitPoint = currentIntersection; hitRailIndex = 0; }
    }
    // Check Right Rail
    if (LineSegmentIntersection(rayStart, rayEnd, topRight, bottomRight, currentIntersection)) {
        float distSq = GetDistanceSq(rayStart.x, rayStart.y, currentIntersection.x, currentIntersection.y);
        if (distSq < minRailDistSq) { minRailDistSq = distSq; railHitPoint = currentIntersection; hitRailIndex = 1; }
    }
    // Check Top Rail
    if (LineSegmentIntersection(rayStart, rayEnd, topLeft, topRight, currentIntersection)) {
        float distSq = GetDistanceSq(rayStart.x, rayStart.y, currentIntersection.x, currentIntersection.y);
        if (distSq < minRailDistSq) { minRailDistSq = distSq; railHitPoint = currentIntersection; hitRailIndex = 2; }
    }
    // Check Bottom Rail
    if (LineSegmentIntersection(rayStart, rayEnd, bottomLeft, bottomRight, currentIntersection)) {
        float distSq = GetDistanceSq(rayStart.x, rayStart.y, currentIntersection.x, currentIntersection.y);
        if (distSq < minRailDistSq) { minRailDistSq = distSq; railHitPoint = currentIntersection; hitRailIndex = 3; }
    }


    // --- Determine final aim line end point ---
    D2D1_POINT_2F finalLineEnd = railHitPoint; // Assume rail hit first
    bool aimingAtRail = true;

    if (hitBall && firstHitDistSq < minRailDistSq) {
        // Ball collision is closer than rail collision
        finalLineEnd = ballCollisionPoint; // End line at the point of contact on the ball
        aimingAtRail = false;
    }

    // --- Draw Primary Aiming Line ---
    pRT->DrawLine(rayStart, finalLineEnd, pBrush, 1.0f, pDashedStyle ? pDashedStyle : NULL);

    // --- Draw Target Circle/Indicator ---
    D2D1_ELLIPSE targetCircle = D2D1::Ellipse(finalLineEnd, BALL_RADIUS / 2.0f, BALL_RADIUS / 2.0f);
    pRT->DrawEllipse(&targetCircle, pBrush, 1.0f);

    // --- Draw Projection/Reflection Lines ---
    if (!aimingAtRail && hitBall) {
        // Aiming at a ball: Draw Ghost Cue Ball and Target Ball Projection
        D2D1_ELLIPSE ghostCue = D2D1::Ellipse(ballCollisionPoint, BALL_RADIUS, BALL_RADIUS); // Ghost ball at contact point
        pRT->DrawEllipse(ghostCue, pGhostBrush, 1.0f, pDashedStyle ? pDashedStyle : NULL);

        // Calculate target ball projection based on impact line (cue collision point -> target center)
        float targetProjectionAngle = atan2f(hitBall->y - ballCollisionPoint.y, hitBall->x - ballCollisionPoint.x);
        // Clamp angle calculation if distance is tiny
        if (GetDistanceSq(hitBall->x, hitBall->y, ballCollisionPoint.x, ballCollisionPoint.y) < 1.0f) {
            targetProjectionAngle = cueAngle; // Fallback if overlapping
        }

        D2D1_POINT_2F targetStartPoint = D2D1::Point2F(hitBall->x, hitBall->y);
        D2D1_POINT_2F targetProjectionEnd = D2D1::Point2F(
            hitBall->x + cosf(targetProjectionAngle) * 50.0f, // Projection length 50 units
            hitBall->y + sinf(targetProjectionAngle) * 50.0f
        );
        // Draw solid line for target projection
        pRT->DrawLine(targetStartPoint, targetProjectionEnd, pBrush, 1.0f);

        // -- Cue Ball Path after collision (Optional, requires physics) --
        // Very simplified: Assume cue deflects, angle depends on cut angle.
        // float cutAngle = acosf(cosf(cueAngle - targetProjectionAngle)); // Angle between paths
        // float cueDeflectionAngle = ? // Depends on cutAngle, spin, etc. Hard to predict accurately.
        // D2D1_POINT_2F cueProjectionEnd = ...
        // pRT->DrawLine(ballCollisionPoint, cueProjectionEnd, pGhostBrush, 1.0f, pDashedStyle ? pDashedStyle : NULL);

        // --- Accuracy Comment ---
        // Note: The visual accuracy of this projection, especially for cut shots (hitting the ball off-center)
        // or shots with spin, is limited by the simplified physics model. Real pool physics involves
        // collision-induced throw, spin transfer, and cue ball deflection not fully simulated here.
        // The ghost ball method shows the *ideal* line for a center-cue hit without spin.

    }
    else if (aimingAtRail && hitRailIndex != -1) {
        // Aiming at a rail: Draw reflection line
        float reflectAngle = cueAngle;
        // Reflect angle based on which rail was hit
        if (hitRailIndex == 0 || hitRailIndex == 1) { // Left or Right rail
            reflectAngle = PI - cueAngle; // Reflect horizontal component
        }
        else { // Top or Bottom rail
            reflectAngle = -cueAngle; // Reflect vertical component
        }
        // Normalize angle if needed (atan2 usually handles this)
        while (reflectAngle > PI) reflectAngle -= 2 * PI;
        while (reflectAngle <= -PI) reflectAngle += 2 * PI;


        float reflectionLength = 60.0f; // Length of the reflection line
        D2D1_POINT_2F reflectionEnd = D2D1::Point2F(
            finalLineEnd.x + cosf(reflectAngle) * reflectionLength,
            finalLineEnd.y + sinf(reflectAngle) * reflectionLength
        );

        // Draw the reflection line (e.g., using a different color/style)
        pRT->DrawLine(finalLineEnd, reflectionEnd, pReflectBrush, 1.0f, pDashedStyle ? pDashedStyle : NULL);
    }

    // Release resources
    SafeRelease(&pBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pGhostBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pCueBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pReflectBrush); // Release new brush
    SafeRelease(&pDashedStyle);
}

void DrawUI(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    if (!pTextFormat || !pLargeTextFormat) return;

    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(UI_TEXT_COLOR, &pBrush);
    if (!pBrush) return;

    // --- Player Info Area (Top Left/Right) --- (Unchanged)
    float uiTop = TABLE_TOP - 80;
    float uiHeight = 60;
    float p1Left = TABLE_LEFT;
    float p1Width = 150;
    float p2Left = TABLE_RIGHT - p1Width;
    D2D1_RECT_F p1Rect = D2D1::RectF(p1Left, uiTop, p1Left + p1Width, uiTop + uiHeight);
    D2D1_RECT_F p2Rect = D2D1::RectF(p2Left, uiTop, p2Left + p1Width, uiTop + uiHeight);

    // Player 1 Info Text (Unchanged)
    std::wostringstream oss1;
    oss1 << player1Info.name.c_str() << L"\n";
    if (player1Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE) {
        oss1 << ((player1Info.assignedType == BallType::SOLID) ? L"Solids (Yellow)" : L"Stripes (Red)");
        oss1 << L" [" << player1Info.ballsPocketedCount << L"/7]";
    }
    else {
        oss1 << L"(Undecided)";
    }
    pRT->DrawText(oss1.str().c_str(), (UINT32)oss1.str().length(), pTextFormat, &p1Rect, pBrush);
    // Draw Player 1 Side Ball
    if (player1Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE)
    {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBallBrush = nullptr;
        D2D1_COLOR_F ballColor = (player1Info.assignedType == BallType::SOLID) ?
            D2D1::ColorF(1.0f, 1.0f, 0.0f) : D2D1::ColorF(1.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f);
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(ballColor, &pBallBrush);
        if (pBallBrush)
        {
            D2D1_POINT_2F ballCenter = D2D1::Point2F(p1Rect.right + 10.0f, p1Rect.top + 20.0f);
            float radius = 10.0f;
            D2D1_ELLIPSE ball = D2D1::Ellipse(ballCenter, radius, radius);
            pRT->FillEllipse(&ball, pBallBrush);
            SafeRelease(&pBallBrush);
            // Draw border around the ball
            ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBorderBrush = nullptr;
            pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black), &pBorderBrush);
            if (pBorderBrush)
            {
                pRT->DrawEllipse(&ball, pBorderBrush, 1.5f); // thin border
                SafeRelease(&pBorderBrush);
            }

            // If stripes, draw a stripe band
            if (player1Info.assignedType == BallType::STRIPE)
            {
                ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pStripeBrush = nullptr;
                pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White), &pStripeBrush);
                if (pStripeBrush)
                {
                    D2D1_RECT_F stripeRect = D2D1::RectF(
                        ballCenter.x - radius,
                        ballCenter.y - 3.0f,
                        ballCenter.x + radius,
                        ballCenter.y + 3.0f
                    );
                    pRT->FillRectangle(&stripeRect, pStripeBrush);
                    SafeRelease(&pStripeBrush);
                }
            }
        }
    }


    // Player 2 Info Text (Unchanged)
    std::wostringstream oss2;
    oss2 << player2Info.name.c_str() << L"\n";
    if (player2Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE) {
        oss2 << ((player2Info.assignedType == BallType::SOLID) ? L"Solids (Yellow)" : L"Stripes (Red)");
        oss2 << L" [" << player2Info.ballsPocketedCount << L"/7]";
    }
    else {
        oss2 << L"(Undecided)";
    }
    pRT->DrawText(oss2.str().c_str(), (UINT32)oss2.str().length(), pTextFormat, &p2Rect, pBrush);
    // Draw Player 2 Side Ball
    if (player2Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE)
    {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBallBrush = nullptr;
        D2D1_COLOR_F ballColor = (player2Info.assignedType == BallType::SOLID) ?
            D2D1::ColorF(1.0f, 1.0f, 0.0f) : D2D1::ColorF(1.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f);
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(ballColor, &pBallBrush);
        if (pBallBrush)
        {
            D2D1_POINT_2F ballCenter = D2D1::Point2F(p2Rect.right + 10.0f, p2Rect.top + 20.0f);
            float radius = 10.0f;
            D2D1_ELLIPSE ball = D2D1::Ellipse(ballCenter, radius, radius);
            pRT->FillEllipse(&ball, pBallBrush);
            SafeRelease(&pBallBrush);
            // Draw border around the ball
            ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBorderBrush = nullptr;
            pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black), &pBorderBrush);
            if (pBorderBrush)
            {
                pRT->DrawEllipse(&ball, pBorderBrush, 1.5f); // thin border
                SafeRelease(&pBorderBrush);
            }

            // If stripes, draw a stripe band
            if (player2Info.assignedType == BallType::STRIPE)
            {
                ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pStripeBrush = nullptr;
                pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White), &pStripeBrush);
                if (pStripeBrush)
                {
                    D2D1_RECT_F stripeRect = D2D1::RectF(
                        ballCenter.x - radius,
                        ballCenter.y - 3.0f,
                        ballCenter.x + radius,
                        ballCenter.y + 3.0f
                    );
                    pRT->FillRectangle(&stripeRect, pStripeBrush);
                    SafeRelease(&pStripeBrush);
                }
            }
        }
    }


    // --- MODIFIED: Current Turn Arrow (Blue, Bigger, Beside Name) ---
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pArrowBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(TURN_ARROW_COLOR, &pArrowBrush);
    if (pArrowBrush && currentGameState != GAME_OVER && currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
        float arrowSizeBase = 32.0f; // Base size for width/height offsets (4x original ~8)
        float arrowCenterY = p1Rect.top + uiHeight / 2.0f; // Center vertically with text box
        float arrowTipX, arrowBackX;

        D2D1_RECT_F playerBox = (currentPlayer == 1) ? p1Rect : p2Rect;
        arrowBackX = playerBox.left - 25.0f;
        arrowTipX = arrowBackX + arrowSizeBase * 0.75f;

        float notchDepth = 12.0f;  // Increased from 6.0f to make the rectangle longer
        float notchWidth = 10.0f;

        float cx = arrowBackX;
        float cy = arrowCenterY;

        // Define triangle + rectangle tail shape
        D2D1_POINT_2F tip = D2D1::Point2F(arrowTipX, cy);                           // tip
        D2D1_POINT_2F baseTop = D2D1::Point2F(cx, cy - arrowSizeBase / 2.0f);          // triangle top
        D2D1_POINT_2F baseBot = D2D1::Point2F(cx, cy + arrowSizeBase / 2.0f);          // triangle bottom

        // Rectangle coordinates for the tail portion:
        D2D1_POINT_2F r1 = D2D1::Point2F(cx - notchDepth, cy - notchWidth / 2.0f);   // rect top-left
        D2D1_POINT_2F r2 = D2D1::Point2F(cx, cy - notchWidth / 2.0f);                 // rect top-right
        D2D1_POINT_2F r3 = D2D1::Point2F(cx, cy + notchWidth / 2.0f);                 // rect bottom-right
        D2D1_POINT_2F r4 = D2D1::Point2F(cx - notchDepth, cy + notchWidth / 2.0f);    // rect bottom-left

        ID2D1PathGeometry* pPath = nullptr;
        if (SUCCEEDED(pFactory->CreatePathGeometry(&pPath))) {
            ID2D1GeometrySink* pSink = nullptr;
            if (SUCCEEDED(pPath->Open(&pSink))) {
                pSink->BeginFigure(tip, D2D1_FIGURE_BEGIN_FILLED);
                pSink->AddLine(baseTop);
                pSink->AddLine(r2); // transition from triangle into rectangle
                pSink->AddLine(r1);
                pSink->AddLine(r4);
                pSink->AddLine(r3);
                pSink->AddLine(baseBot);
                pSink->EndFigure(D2D1_FIGURE_END_CLOSED);
                pSink->Close();
                SafeRelease(&pSink);
                pRT->FillGeometry(pPath, pArrowBrush);
            }
            SafeRelease(&pPath);
        }


        SafeRelease(&pArrowBrush);
    }

    //original
/*
    // --- MODIFIED: Current Turn Arrow (Blue, Bigger, Beside Name) ---
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pArrowBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(TURN_ARROW_COLOR, &pArrowBrush);
    if (pArrowBrush && currentGameState != GAME_OVER && currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS && currentGameState != AI_THINKING) {
        float arrowSizeBase = 32.0f; // Base size for width/height offsets (4x original ~8)
        float arrowCenterY = p1Rect.top + uiHeight / 2.0f; // Center vertically with text box
        float arrowTipX, arrowBackX;

        if (currentPlayer == 1) {
arrowBackX = p1Rect.left - 25.0f; // Position left of the box
            arrowTipX = arrowBackX + arrowSizeBase * 0.75f; // Pointy end extends right
            // Define points for right-pointing arrow
            //D2D1_POINT_2F pt1 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowTipX, arrowCenterY); // Tip
            //D2D1_POINT_2F pt2 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX, arrowCenterY - arrowSizeBase / 2.0f); // Top-Back
            //D2D1_POINT_2F pt3 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX, arrowCenterY + arrowSizeBase / 2.0f); // Bottom-Back
            // Enhanced arrow with base rectangle intersection
    float notchDepth = 6.0f; // Depth of square base "stem"
    float notchWidth = 4.0f; // Thickness of square part

    D2D1_POINT_2F pt1 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowTipX, arrowCenterY); // Tip
    D2D1_POINT_2F pt2 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX, arrowCenterY - arrowSizeBase / 2.0f); // Top-Back
    D2D1_POINT_2F pt3 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX - notchDepth, arrowCenterY - notchWidth / 2.0f); // Square Left-Top
    D2D1_POINT_2F pt4 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX - notchDepth, arrowCenterY + notchWidth / 2.0f); // Square Left-Bottom
    D2D1_POINT_2F pt5 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX, arrowCenterY + arrowSizeBase / 2.0f); // Bottom-Back


    ID2D1PathGeometry* pPath = nullptr;
    if (SUCCEEDED(pFactory->CreatePathGeometry(&pPath))) {
        ID2D1GeometrySink* pSink = nullptr;
        if (SUCCEEDED(pPath->Open(&pSink))) {
            pSink->BeginFigure(pt1, D2D1_FIGURE_BEGIN_FILLED);
            pSink->AddLine(pt2);
            pSink->AddLine(pt3);
            pSink->EndFigure(D2D1_FIGURE_END_CLOSED);
            pSink->Close();
            SafeRelease(&pSink);
            pRT->FillGeometry(pPath, pArrowBrush);
        }
        SafeRelease(&pPath);
    }
        }


        //==================else player 2
        else { // Player 2
         // Player 2: Arrow left of P2 box, pointing right (or right of P2 box pointing left?)
         // Let's keep it consistent: Arrow left of the active player's box, pointing right.
// Let's keep it consistent: Arrow left of the active player's box, pointing right.
arrowBackX = p2Rect.left - 25.0f; // Position left of the box
arrowTipX = arrowBackX + arrowSizeBase * 0.75f; // Pointy end extends right
// Define points for right-pointing arrow
D2D1_POINT_2F pt1 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowTipX, arrowCenterY); // Tip
D2D1_POINT_2F pt2 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX, arrowCenterY - arrowSizeBase / 2.0f); // Top-Back
D2D1_POINT_2F pt3 = D2D1::Point2F(arrowBackX, arrowCenterY + arrowSizeBase / 2.0f); // Bottom-Back

ID2D1PathGeometry* pPath = nullptr;
if (SUCCEEDED(pFactory->CreatePathGeometry(&pPath))) {
    ID2D1GeometrySink* pSink = nullptr;
    if (SUCCEEDED(pPath->Open(&pSink))) {
        pSink->BeginFigure(pt1, D2D1_FIGURE_BEGIN_FILLED);
        pSink->AddLine(pt2);
        pSink->AddLine(pt3);
        pSink->EndFigure(D2D1_FIGURE_END_CLOSED);
        pSink->Close();
        SafeRelease(&pSink);
        pRT->FillGeometry(pPath, pArrowBrush);
    }
    SafeRelease(&pPath);
}
        }
        */

        // --- MODIFIED: Foul Text (Large Red, Bottom Center) ---
    if (foulCommitted && currentGameState != SHOT_IN_PROGRESS) {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pFoulBrush = nullptr;
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(FOUL_TEXT_COLOR, &pFoulBrush);
        if (pFoulBrush && pLargeTextFormat) {
            // Calculate Rect for bottom-middle area
            float foulWidth = 200.0f; // Adjust width as needed
            float foulHeight = 60.0f;
            float foulLeft = TABLE_LEFT + (TABLE_WIDTH / 2.0f) - (foulWidth / 2.0f);
            // Position below the pocketed balls bar
            float foulTop = pocketedBallsBarRect.bottom + 10.0f;
            D2D1_RECT_F foulRect = D2D1::RectF(foulLeft, foulTop, foulLeft + foulWidth, foulTop + foulHeight);

            // --- Set text alignment to center for foul text ---
            pLargeTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
            pLargeTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);

            pRT->DrawText(L"FOUL!", 5, pLargeTextFormat, &foulRect, pFoulBrush);

            // --- Restore default alignment for large text if needed elsewhere ---
            // pLargeTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_LEADING);
            // pLargeTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);

            SafeRelease(&pFoulBrush);
        }
    }

    // Show AI Thinking State (Unchanged from previous step)
    if (currentGameState == AI_THINKING && pTextFormat) {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pThinkingBrush = nullptr;
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Orange), &pThinkingBrush);
        if (pThinkingBrush) {
            D2D1_RECT_F thinkingRect = p2Rect;
            thinkingRect.top += 20; // Offset within P2 box
            // Ensure default text alignment for this
            pTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
            pTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
            pRT->DrawText(L"Thinking...", 11, pTextFormat, &thinkingRect, pThinkingBrush);
            SafeRelease(&pThinkingBrush);
        }
    }

    SafeRelease(&pBrush);

    // --- Draw CHEAT MODE label if active ---
    if (cheatModeEnabled) {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pCheatBrush = nullptr;
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red), &pCheatBrush);
        if (pCheatBrush && pTextFormat) {
            D2D1_RECT_F cheatTextRect = D2D1::RectF(
                TABLE_LEFT + 10.0f,
                TABLE_TOP + 10.0f,
                TABLE_LEFT + 200.0f,
                TABLE_TOP + 40.0f
            );
            pTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_LEADING);
            pTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_NEAR);
            pRT->DrawText(L"CHEAT MODE ON", wcslen(L"CHEAT MODE ON"), pTextFormat, &cheatTextRect, pCheatBrush);
        }
        SafeRelease(&pCheatBrush);
    }
}

void DrawPowerMeter(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    // Draw Border
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBorderBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black), &pBorderBrush);
    if (!pBorderBrush) return;
    pRT->DrawRectangle(&powerMeterRect, pBorderBrush, 2.0f);
    SafeRelease(&pBorderBrush);

    // Create Gradient Fill
    ID2D1GradientStopCollection* pGradientStops = nullptr;
    ID2D1LinearGradientBrush* pGradientBrush = nullptr;
    D2D1_GRADIENT_STOP gradientStops[4];
    gradientStops[0].position = 0.0f;
    gradientStops[0].color = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Green);
    gradientStops[1].position = 0.45f;
    gradientStops[1].color = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Yellow);
    gradientStops[2].position = 0.7f;
    gradientStops[2].color = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Orange);
    gradientStops[3].position = 1.0f;
    gradientStops[3].color = D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red);

    pRT->CreateGradientStopCollection(gradientStops, 4, &pGradientStops);
    if (pGradientStops) {
        D2D1_LINEAR_GRADIENT_BRUSH_PROPERTIES props = {};
        props.startPoint = D2D1::Point2F(powerMeterRect.left, powerMeterRect.bottom);
        props.endPoint = D2D1::Point2F(powerMeterRect.left, powerMeterRect.top);
        pRT->CreateLinearGradientBrush(props, pGradientStops, &pGradientBrush);
        SafeRelease(&pGradientStops);
    }

    // Calculate Fill Height
    float fillRatio = 0;
    //if (isAiming && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING)) {
        // Determine if power meter should reflect shot power (human aiming or AI preparing)
    bool humanIsAimingPower = isAiming && (currentGameState == AIMING || currentGameState == BREAKING);
    // NEW Condition: AI is displaying its aim, so show its chosen power
    bool aiIsVisualizingPower = (isPlayer2AI && currentPlayer == 2 &&
        currentGameState == AI_THINKING && aiIsDisplayingAim);

    if (humanIsAimingPower || aiIsVisualizingPower) { // Use the new condition
        fillRatio = shotPower / MAX_SHOT_POWER;
    }
    float fillHeight = (powerMeterRect.bottom - powerMeterRect.top) * fillRatio;
    D2D1_RECT_F fillRect = D2D1::RectF(
        powerMeterRect.left,
        powerMeterRect.bottom - fillHeight,
        powerMeterRect.right,
        powerMeterRect.bottom
    );

    if (pGradientBrush) {
        pRT->FillRectangle(&fillRect, pGradientBrush);
        SafeRelease(&pGradientBrush);
    }

    // Draw scale notches
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pNotchBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black), &pNotchBrush);
    if (pNotchBrush) {
        for (int i = 0; i <= 8; ++i) {
            float y = powerMeterRect.top + (powerMeterRect.bottom - powerMeterRect.top) * (i / 8.0f);
            pRT->DrawLine(
                D2D1::Point2F(powerMeterRect.right + 2.0f, y),
                D2D1::Point2F(powerMeterRect.right + 8.0f, y),
                pNotchBrush,
                1.5f
            );
        }
        SafeRelease(&pNotchBrush);
    }

    // Draw "Power" Label Below Meter
    if (pTextFormat) {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pTextBrush = nullptr;
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black), &pTextBrush);
        if (pTextBrush) {
            D2D1_RECT_F textRect = D2D1::RectF(
                powerMeterRect.left - 20.0f,
                powerMeterRect.bottom + 8.0f,
                powerMeterRect.right + 20.0f,
                powerMeterRect.bottom + 38.0f
            );
            pTextFormat->SetTextAlignment(DWRITE_TEXT_ALIGNMENT_CENTER);
            pTextFormat->SetParagraphAlignment(DWRITE_PARAGRAPH_ALIGNMENT_NEAR);
            pRT->DrawText(L"Power", 5, pTextFormat, &textRect, pTextBrush);
            SafeRelease(&pTextBrush);
        }
    }

    // Draw Glow Effect if fully charged or fading out
    static float glowPulse = 0.0f;
    static bool glowIncreasing = true;
    static float glowFadeOut = 0.0f; // NEW: tracks fading out

    if (shotPower >= MAX_SHOT_POWER * 0.99f) {
        // While fully charged, keep pulsing normally
        if (glowIncreasing) {
            glowPulse += 0.02f;
            if (glowPulse >= 1.0f) glowIncreasing = false;
        }
        else {
            glowPulse -= 0.02f;
            if (glowPulse <= 0.0f) glowIncreasing = true;
        }
        glowFadeOut = 1.0f; // Reset fade out to full
    }
    else if (glowFadeOut > 0.0f) {
        // If shot fired, gradually fade out
        glowFadeOut -= 0.02f;
        if (glowFadeOut < 0.0f) glowFadeOut = 0.0f;
    }

    if (glowFadeOut > 0.0f) {
        ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pGlowBrush = nullptr;
        float effectiveOpacity = (0.3f + 0.7f * glowPulse) * glowFadeOut;
        pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(
            D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red, effectiveOpacity),
            &pGlowBrush
        );
        if (pGlowBrush) {
            float glowCenterX = (powerMeterRect.left + powerMeterRect.right) / 2.0f;
            float glowCenterY = powerMeterRect.top;
            D2D1_ELLIPSE glowEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(
                D2D1::Point2F(glowCenterX, glowCenterY - 10.0f),
                12.0f + 3.0f * glowPulse,
                6.0f + 2.0f * glowPulse
            );
            pRT->FillEllipse(&glowEllipse, pGlowBrush);
            SafeRelease(&pGlowBrush);
        }
    }
}

void DrawSpinIndicator(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pWhiteBrush = nullptr;
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pRedBrush = nullptr;

    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(CUE_BALL_COLOR, &pWhiteBrush);
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(ENGLISH_DOT_COLOR, &pRedBrush);

    if (!pWhiteBrush || !pRedBrush) {
        SafeRelease(&pWhiteBrush);
        SafeRelease(&pRedBrush);
        return;
    }

    // Draw White Ball Background
    D2D1_ELLIPSE bgEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(spinIndicatorCenter, spinIndicatorRadius, spinIndicatorRadius);
    pRT->FillEllipse(&bgEllipse, pWhiteBrush);
    pRT->DrawEllipse(&bgEllipse, pRedBrush, 0.5f); // Thin red border


    // Draw Red Dot for Spin Position
    float dotRadius = 4.0f;
    float dotX = spinIndicatorCenter.x + cueSpinX * (spinIndicatorRadius - dotRadius); // Keep dot inside edge
    float dotY = spinIndicatorCenter.y + cueSpinY * (spinIndicatorRadius - dotRadius);
    D2D1_ELLIPSE dotEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(D2D1::Point2F(dotX, dotY), dotRadius, dotRadius);
    pRT->FillEllipse(&dotEllipse, pRedBrush);

    SafeRelease(&pWhiteBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pRedBrush);
}


void DrawPocketedBallsIndicator(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBgBrush = nullptr;
    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pBallBrush = nullptr;

    // Ensure render target is valid before proceeding
    if (!pRT) return;

    HRESULT hr = pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Black, 0.8f), &pBgBrush); // Semi-transparent black
    if (FAILED(hr)) { SafeRelease(&pBgBrush); return; } // Exit if brush creation fails

    hr = pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(0, 0, 0), &pBallBrush); // Placeholder, color will be set per ball
    if (FAILED(hr)) {
        SafeRelease(&pBgBrush);
        SafeRelease(&pBallBrush);
        return; // Exit if brush creation fails
    }

    // Draw the background bar (rounded rect)
    D2D1_ROUNDED_RECT roundedRect = D2D1::RoundedRect(pocketedBallsBarRect, 10.0f, 10.0f); // Corner radius 10
    float baseAlpha = 0.8f;
    float flashBoost = pocketFlashTimer * 0.5f; // Make flash effect boost alpha slightly
    float finalAlpha = std::min(1.0f, baseAlpha + flashBoost);
    pBgBrush->SetOpacity(finalAlpha);
    pRT->FillRoundedRectangle(&roundedRect, pBgBrush);
    pBgBrush->SetOpacity(1.0f); // Reset opacity after drawing

    // --- Draw small circles for pocketed balls inside the bar ---

    // Calculate dimensions based on the bar's height for better scaling
    float barHeight = pocketedBallsBarRect.bottom - pocketedBallsBarRect.top;
    float ballDisplayRadius = barHeight * 0.30f; // Make balls slightly smaller relative to bar height
    float spacing = ballDisplayRadius * 2.2f; // Adjust spacing slightly
    float padding = spacing * 0.75f; // Add padding from the edges
    float center_Y = pocketedBallsBarRect.top + barHeight / 2.0f; // Vertical center

    // Starting X positions with padding
    float currentX_P1 = pocketedBallsBarRect.left + padding;
    float currentX_P2 = pocketedBallsBarRect.right - padding; // Start from right edge minus padding

    int p1DrawnCount = 0;
    int p2DrawnCount = 0;
    const int maxBallsToShow = 7; // Max balls per player in the bar

    for (const auto& b : balls) {
        if (b.isPocketed) {
            // Skip cue ball and 8-ball in this indicator
            if (b.id == 0 || b.id == 8) continue;

            bool isPlayer1Ball = (player1Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE && b.type == player1Info.assignedType);
            bool isPlayer2Ball = (player2Info.assignedType != BallType::NONE && b.type == player2Info.assignedType);

            if (isPlayer1Ball && p1DrawnCount < maxBallsToShow) {
                pBallBrush->SetColor(b.color);
                // Draw P1 balls from left to right
                D2D1_ELLIPSE ballEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(D2D1::Point2F(currentX_P1 + p1DrawnCount * spacing, center_Y), ballDisplayRadius, ballDisplayRadius);
                pRT->FillEllipse(&ballEllipse, pBallBrush);
                p1DrawnCount++;
            }
            else if (isPlayer2Ball && p2DrawnCount < maxBallsToShow) {
                pBallBrush->SetColor(b.color);
                // Draw P2 balls from right to left
                D2D1_ELLIPSE ballEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(D2D1::Point2F(currentX_P2 - p2DrawnCount * spacing, center_Y), ballDisplayRadius, ballDisplayRadius);
                pRT->FillEllipse(&ballEllipse, pBallBrush);
                p2DrawnCount++;
            }
            // Note: Balls pocketed before assignment or opponent balls are intentionally not shown here.
            // You could add logic here to display them differently if needed (e.g., smaller, grayed out).
        }
    }

    SafeRelease(&pBgBrush);
    SafeRelease(&pBallBrush);
}

void DrawBallInHandIndicator(ID2D1RenderTarget* pRT) {
    if (!isDraggingCueBall && (currentGameState != BALL_IN_HAND_P1 && currentGameState != BALL_IN_HAND_P2 && currentGameState != PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT)) {
        return; // Only show when placing/dragging
    }

    Ball* cueBall = GetCueBall();
    if (!cueBall) return;

    ID2D1SolidColorBrush* pGhostBrush = nullptr;
    pRT->CreateSolidColorBrush(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::White, 0.6f), &pGhostBrush); // Semi-transparent white

    if (pGhostBrush) {
        D2D1_POINT_2F drawPos;
        if (isDraggingCueBall) {
            drawPos = D2D1::Point2F((float)ptMouse.x, (float)ptMouse.y);
        }
        else {
            // If not dragging but in placement state, show at current ball pos
            drawPos = D2D1::Point2F(cueBall->x, cueBall->y);
        }

        // Check if the placement is valid before drawing differently?
        bool behindHeadstring = (currentGameState == PRE_BREAK_PLACEMENT);
        bool isValid = IsValidCueBallPosition(drawPos.x, drawPos.y, behindHeadstring);

        if (!isValid) {
            // Maybe draw red outline if invalid placement?
            pGhostBrush->SetColor(D2D1::ColorF(D2D1::ColorF::Red, 0.6f));
        }


        D2D1_ELLIPSE ghostEllipse = D2D1::Ellipse(drawPos, BALL_RADIUS, BALL_RADIUS);
        pRT->FillEllipse(&ghostEllipse, pGhostBrush);
        pRT->DrawEllipse(&ghostEllipse, pGhostBrush, 1.0f); // Outline

        SafeRelease(&pGhostBrush);
    }
}
```

==++ Here's the full source for (file 2/3 (No OOP-based)) "resource.h"::: ++==
```resource.h
//{{NO_DEPENDENCIES}}
// Microsoft Visual C++ generated include file.
// Used by Yahoo-8Ball-Pool-Clone.rc
//
#define IDI_ICON1                       101
// --- NEW Resource IDs (Define these in your .rc file / resource.h) ---
#define IDD_NEWGAMEDLG 106
#define IDC_RADIO_2P   1003
#define IDC_RADIO_CPU  1005
#define IDC_GROUP_AI   1006
#define IDC_RADIO_EASY 1007
#define IDC_RADIO_MEDIUM 1008
#define IDC_RADIO_HARD 1009
// --- NEW Resource IDs for Opening Break ---
#define IDC_GROUP_BREAK_MODE 1010
#define IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK  1011
#define IDC_RADIO_P1_BREAK   1012
#define IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK 1013
// Standard IDOK is usually defined, otherwise define it (e.g., #define IDOK 1)

// Next default values for new objects
//
#ifdef APSTUDIO_INVOKED
#ifndef APSTUDIO_READONLY_SYMBOLS
#define _APS_NEXT_RESOURCE_VALUE        102
#define _APS_NEXT_COMMAND_VALUE         40002 // Incremented
#define _APS_NEXT_CONTROL_VALUE         1014 // Incremented
#define _APS_NEXT_SYMED_VALUE           101
#endif
#endif

```

==++ Here's the full source for (file 3/3 (No OOP-based)) "Yahoo-8Ball-Pool-Clone.rc"::: ++==
```Yahoo-8Ball-Pool-Clone.rc
// Microsoft Visual C++ generated resource script.
//
#include "resource.h"

#define APSTUDIO_READONLY_SYMBOLS
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//
// Generated from the TEXTINCLUDE 2 resource.
//
#include "winres.h"

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#undef APSTUDIO_READONLY_SYMBOLS

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// English (United States) resources

#if !defined(AFX_RESOURCE_DLL) || defined(AFX_TARG_ENU)
LANGUAGE LANG_ENGLISH, SUBLANG_ENGLISH_US
#pragma code_page(1252)

#ifdef APSTUDIO_INVOKED
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//
// TEXTINCLUDE
//

1 TEXTINCLUDE
BEGIN
    "resource.h\0"
END

2 TEXTINCLUDE
BEGIN
    "#include ""winres.h""\r\n"
    "\0"
END

3 TEXTINCLUDE
BEGIN
    "\r\n"
    "\0"
END

#endif    // APSTUDIO_INVOKED


/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//
// Icon
//

// Icon with lowest ID value placed first to ensure application icon
// remains consistent on all systems.
IDI_ICON1               ICON                    "D:\\Download\\cpp-projekt\\FuzenOp_SiloTest\\icons\\shell32_277.ico"

#endif    // English (United States) resources
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////



#ifndef APSTUDIO_INVOKED
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//
// Generated from the TEXTINCLUDE 3 resource.
//


/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
#endif    // not APSTUDIO_INVOKED

#include <windows.h> // Needed for control styles like WS_GROUP, BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON etc.

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
//
// Dialog
//

IDD_NEWGAMEDLG DIALOGEX 0, 0, 220, 185 // Dialog position (x, y) and size (width, height) in Dialog Units (DLUs) - Increased Height
STYLE DS_SETFONT | DS_MODALFRAME | DS_FIXEDSYS | WS_POPUP | WS_CAPTION | WS_SYSMENU
CAPTION "New 8-Ball Game"
FONT 8, "MS Shell Dlg", 400, 0, 0x1 // Standard dialog font
BEGIN
// --- Game Mode Selection ---
// Group Box for Game Mode (Optional visually, but helps structure)
GROUPBOX        "Game Mode", IDC_STATIC, 7, 7, 90, 50

// "2 Player" Radio Button (First in this group)
CONTROL         "&2 Player (Human vs Human)", IDC_RADIO_2P, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_GROUP | WS_TABSTOP, 14, 20, 80, 10

// "Human vs CPU" Radio Button
CONTROL         "Human vs &CPU", IDC_RADIO_CPU, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_TABSTOP, 14, 35, 70, 10


// --- AI Difficulty Selection (Inside its own Group Box) ---
GROUPBOX        "AI Difficulty", IDC_GROUP_AI, 118, 7, 95, 70

// "Easy" Radio Button (First in the AI group)
CONTROL         "&Easy", IDC_RADIO_EASY, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_GROUP | WS_TABSTOP, 125, 20, 60, 10

// "Medium" Radio Button
CONTROL         "&Medium", IDC_RADIO_MEDIUM, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_TABSTOP, 125, 35, 60, 10

// "Hard" Radio Button
CONTROL         "&Hard", IDC_RADIO_HARD, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_TABSTOP, 125, 50, 60, 10

// --- Opening Break Modes (For Versus CPU Only) ---
GROUPBOX        "Opening Break Modes:", IDC_GROUP_BREAK_MODE, 118, 82, 95, 60

// "CPU Break" Radio Button (Default for this group)
CONTROL         "&CPU Break", IDC_RADIO_CPU_BREAK, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_GROUP | WS_TABSTOP, 125, 95, 70, 10

// "P1 Break" Radio Button
CONTROL         "&P1 Break", IDC_RADIO_P1_BREAK, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_TABSTOP, 125, 110, 70, 10

// "FlipCoin Break" Radio Button
CONTROL         "&FlipCoin Break", IDC_RADIO_FLIP_BREAK, "Button",
BS_AUTORADIOBUTTON | WS_TABSTOP, 125, 125, 70, 10


// --- Standard Buttons ---
DEFPUSHBUTTON   "Start", IDOK, 55, 160, 50, 14 // Default button (Enter key) - Adjusted Y position
PUSHBUTTON      "Cancel", IDCANCEL, 115, 160, 50, 14 // Adjusted Y position
END
```