POtCO "Rocking Our Roos" Pirates Guild

[KrazyPete]

I dont understand the cheating part? Im afriad I'd get caught lol

We had a brief discussion on cheating beginning at post 432.

From what I've read and what I've seen myself, the main trigger for the dealer to catch you at cheating is if the same card turns up on the table twice. So if you see a 3 of spades showing anywhere on the table or your hand, don't swap in another 3 of spades from your cheat cards. Even if you are careful you could still get caught cheating once the hidden cards are revealed.

I think I read once that if you swap in a card and another like it turns up before the end of the round, you can quick fold out to keep from getting caught.

If you get caught, you will lose your winnings and go to jail. You won't be groggy since you weren't knocked out. The dealer will take your winnings from the time you sat down at the table. You can protect what you have won by standing up from the table periodically.

 

[threeboysmom]

From what I've read and what I've seen myself, the main trigger for the dealer to catch you at cheating is if the same card turns up on the table twice. So if you see a 3 of spades showing anywhere on the table or your hand, don't swap in another 3 of spades from your cheat cards. Even if you are careful you could still get caught cheating once the hidden cards are revealed.

I've also read that if another player (including the 3 NPC's) holds the same card in their hand as your cheat card that that will trigger the dealer to accuse you of cheating.... so the more ppl playing at the table, the bigger the risk that your card will turn up somewhere during the game, whether placed out on the table or in someone's hand at the end of the round.

It's a huge risk since you have no idea what the other people are holding in their hands until the end of the game... and then it's too late!

 

[threeboysmom]

When you get the cutlass level 15 quest it requires 400 in Poker and 400 in Black Jack.

Just what are they trying to do to me???

 

[KrazyPete]

I've also read that if another player (including the 3 NPC's) holds the same card in their hand as your cheat card that that will trigger the dealer to accuse you of cheating.... so the more ppl playing at the table, the bigger the risk that your card will turn up somewhere during the game, whether placed out on the table or in someone's hand at the end of the round.

It's a huge risk since you have no idea what the other people are holding in their hands until the end of the game... and then it's too late!

That's what I meant by "hidden" cards. The ones that are in play but you can't see (ie: the cards the other players/NPCs are holding).

It can be risky. You have to weigh the risk against the reward. If another player/NPC is bidding up the pot and you can swap a card to do something like turn two pairs into a full house, I'd go for it. The higher the bid goes the more players will fold out and you could win big.

 

[Barbday62]

Something so funny for me is when it asked me to play Black Jack I sat at a poker table about three rounds trying to figure out what is black jack. Then I found out it was just 21 and a different table lol.

 

[KrazyPete]

Something so funny for me is when it asked me to play Black Jack I sat at a poker table about three rounds trying to figure out what is black jack. Then I found out it was just 21 and a different table lol.

PINK! I found you a poker buddy!

(psst, Barb... Pink has a low tolerance for risk, just bluff every hand )

 

[threeboysmom]

OK, after an hour of playing poker with my fellow guild members, I made exactly 5 gold... (at least I'm not in the red like someone.... )

CHEATERS!!!

Grrrr....

 

[tigressjewel]

An hour of fun, and only 6 gold lost!! *cough*cheaters*cough

 

[Matty D]

+209

I could have played it blind.

 

[threeboysmom]

+209

I could have played it blind.

brag brag brag... just like in fireworks

 

[tigressjewel]

+209

I could have played it blind.

I'll buy you that special double eye patch then for next time!

 

[bevgray]

I won one hand. Total loss: 182 gold.

 

[threeboysmom]

I won one hand. Total loss: 182 gold.

Sorry! Can't resist!

 

[bevgray]

Hey, at least I finally FOUND the board. I"ve been defaulting to the old VMK board and couldn't figure out where the old threads were. I knew about the move coming up but didn't realize it had taken place. Now that I've found my way "home", I won't be so silent.

 

[CAJUNWDWFAN]

I think i came out the best, I didn't play, lol

 

[threeboysmom]

I think i came out the best, I didn't play, lol

At least you beat Jewel!

Thanks to all the guild members that participated last night! The four of us had a rockin' good time playing poker - Matty, Jewel, Jade, and myself.

Looks like Matty takes home the Winner's Award and Jade the LOSER'S Award Petez is still working on these, but hopefully today you'll get a chance to see them.

After shutting Matty off at poker, we went out sailing for a great time of plundering - LOVE those Royal Chests! Jedi and Ladysouth and JD joined in with us to share in our booty!

Our next event is later this month after I return home from WDW . Watch for details for our upcoming Pinky's Pirate and Princess Party!

 

[KrazyPete]

Looks like Matty takes home the Winner's Award and Jade the LOSER'S Award Petez is still working on these, but hopefully today you'll get a chance to see them.

Matty and Jade have their "awards." They have been added to their member pages on our website.

 

[BobRichmond]

...Just what are they trying to do to me???

There is a poker technique that works pretty well when 2 or more players need to get past a poker task. However it takes some coordination; as you have to watch the quest track, chat box, and game all at the same time.

The basic technique is to raise at every point until all the NPCs fold and then all players fold except for the one that is supposed to win the hand. You do that until one persons quest task is done and then via chat that person tells the next that it is their turn to win.

Once a person gets near their maximum gold (65,000 at the moment) this technique also can work at "losing" some of that gold to a friend that could use it.

 

[taz]

Matty and Jade have their "awards." They have been added to their member pages on our website.

Very cool!

 

[bevgray]

Thanks Petez, I had a lot of fun and I like my prize very much. Of course, since Matty is sitting on the bulk of our gold, we made him use his ship last night. He who wins gets stuck with ship repairs.