Hey folks, announcement/invitation time -- Thursday night November 15th, starting at 6:00pm until probably 10 or 11, depending on who's okay with being a bit tired on Friday.
$0.05/$0.10 Dealer's Choice, with Kill*, minimum buyin $2.50 (although $5.00 recommended)
^ UPDATED: to make it "affordable" as a night of fun.
DC from the following selection of games:
-Limit Holdem (with only a single SB or BB and the Button moves, so when someone sits out and misses the blinds they can wait until next BB or may post the missed BB[+SB] to get right back into the action)
-Limit Pineapple (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_card_poker#Pineapple_-_Crazy_Pineapple_-_Tahoe_hold_.27em_-_Super_hold.27em) Holdem (dealt 3, discard 1 preflop before you bet)
-Limit Crazy Pineapple (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_card_poker#Pineapple_-_Crazy_Pineapple_-_Tahoe_hold_.27em_-_Super_hold.27em) Holdem (dealt 3, discard 1 as you bet on the flop)
-Limit Omaha Hi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha_hold_%27em) (dealt 4, no discard but you must use exactly 2 of yours and 3 of the community board)
-Limit Royal Holdem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_hold_%27em) (only Ten thru Ace are in play, 20 cards total so it's a fun time, lotsa action, with 2pair the worst hand you can make!)
-Limit Razz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razz_%28poker%29) (lowball 7-card Stud, without any qualifying condition to make the low i.e. [2A]8K92[2] is a valid King-high K982A hand, and since it is unpaired it would beat a bad-luck 3-pair such as [53]A434[A] i.e. AA543 ;D )
*Full Kill (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betting_%28poker%29#Kill_game), i.e. double-sized forced bet posted by player who wins 2 pots in a row (or wins one outright then splits the very next pot), and remaining active until you lose or split a pot -- i.e. when the Kill is "on" it will be like playing a $0.10/$0.20 game :) Pot-killer is last to act pre-flop (i.e. after SB and BB have bet) then it's normal order post-flop.
For fun we also might have a "Holdem/Omaha high hand of the night" pool, say $5 donated from each who wants to participate. (qualifying hand would exclude Royal Holdem, of course)
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Hopefully this sounds like a fun time and this is enough notice for youz guyz to clear your busy Thursday night schedule and head on over to my place... It's close to Southgate for those who don't know or can't remember, and if you PM me I will give you the address and directions.
PS: if Tuesday is better for you guys, let me know, but I would really like to pick either of those days and make it a regular thing, twice per month, if there is interest 8)
I'm not sure I can make either day. D'oh!
Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 29, 2007, 09:23:19 AM
I'm not sure I can make either day. D'oh!
dangit; you mean just this week? or regularly?
cuz I'm sure by the end of the day we might get one or two other interested players who might chime in and be willing to carpool with ya... and if necessary the mid-week socializing would be worth it to me to even throw a few bucks their way to help pay for the extra gas to make sure you're able to join us...
Well I have two problems mostly:
1. Transport
2. Weeknights
I just can't stay up past midnight / one AM on a weeknight I get up at 5:30 AM these days. I also have to rely on someone else for rides which means I'm on their schedule.
I like playing poker but for it to be a regular thing for me I'd have to have a dependable ride and a guarantee that weeknight games won't run too late.
I realize weekends are not possible for you Darren, it's a bit of a sticky wicket!
If most of us are able to leave work around 5:15-5:30, and get to my house by 6:15 at the latest, I can see it ending at 9:45-10:00pm as a general rule (I don't want to be exhausted the next day too )
Oh and PS: just cuz it's "poker night" doesn't mean sleep-affecting alcohol is required to have a good time... if that's a concern ;)
Quote from: Darren Dirt on October 29, 2007, 02:18:46 PM
Oh and PS: just cuz it's "poker night" doesn't mean sleep-affecting alcohol is required to have a good time... if that's a concern ;)
No, but if I commit to something I want to know I have a minimum of risks to deal with (otherwise I shouldn't be committing to a thing, right). Getting a ride is a big factor, bigger than staying out late.
If I can lick that then I'm in.
I'll stop posting in this thread and leave it up anyone else who might want to chime in... hopefully an afterwork ride from downtown is doable by somebody here...
Quote from: Darren Dirt on October 29, 2007, 02:32:28 PM
I'll stop posting in this thread and leave it up anyone else who might want to chime in... hopefully an afterwork ride from downtown is doable by somebody here...
Agreed. I'd love to get into a regular poker thing. I guess we'll see based on who else is interested.
Dont think I can give people $50 on a regular basis :P
Quote from: Shayne on October 29, 2007, 02:46:11 PM
Dont think I can give people $50 on a regular basis :P
Keep in mind that, instead of what we often did in the past (NLHE in a sit-and-go mini-tourney, where most players would get nothing from their investment but a few hours of fun) , I am suggesting DEALER'S CHOICE Limit games, which by their very "bet-limited" nature result in far less variance and a lot more lucky wins and laugh-out-loud river-badbeat moments that keep it fun for everyone... including those who think they are just a "donation machine" ;D
This is also especially true playing Omaha -- since everyone has 4 hole cards instead of 2, they essentially have "6 hands" each to match up with the flop, so there's a lot more action than Holdem.
Hope you are willing to join us for the fun, and focus on it being a game, with the money being secondary (now that it is reduced to nickel/dime stakes it should be reasonable for anyone who listed finances as an issue).
HoneyBunny and I would like to attend.
Okay so it's Tuesday... if only Ustauk and his gal are for sure able to make it, then it's not going to happen -- heard from a couple of others who have expressed desire and/or inability to or fear of participating.
I'll check this thread again tomorrow morning, if nothing new then it'll definitely not happen this week.
I'll come but I'll have to cab it to and fro I think, what kind of buy in are we talking?
Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 30, 2007, 03:39:35 PM
I'll come but I'll have to cab it to and fro I think, what kind of buy in are we talking?
As OP is now updated to say (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,5763.msg36538.html#msg36538), $2.50 would be enough, although $5.00 would give some looser/crazier players more "wiggle" room :)
BTW for a handful of reasons it'll have to be starting next week, folks, but by the sound of it that will be very doable for a good number of folks, so Let's Make This Happen, and as I said let's make it a regular social thing, perhaps every second week or so.
And thanks, guys, that I didn't just hear crickets chirping this time ;)
$100 or even $50 is too rich for me, given that I spend $10 on driving and parking so I can go home late and I only get $20 a week to spend on myself (stupid inflation eating into my spending money).
Works for me man!
Quote from: Thorin on October 30, 2007, 04:27:04 PM
$100 or even $50 is too rich for me, given that I spend $10 on driving and parking so I can go home late and I only get $20 a week to spend on myself (stupid inflation eating into my spending money).
I'll split gas money!
Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 30, 2007, 04:28:55 PM
Works for me man!
Does it still work for you, man?
i.e. is Thursday this week a probability for anyone? You've got like 48 hours notice here ;)
I'd love to, but I can't spend that kind of money on one night of entertainment (unless it was a date ;D)
Quote from: Darren Dirt on October 29, 2007, 08:44:20 AM
Hey folks, announcement/invitation time -- Thursday night November 1st, starting at 6:00pm until probably 10 or 11, depending on who's okay with being a bit tired on Friday.
$0.05/$0.10 Dealer's Choice, with Kill*, minimum buyin $2.50 (although $5.00 recommended)
^ UPDATED: to make it "affordable" as a night of fun.
...For fun we also might have a "Holdem/Omaha high hand of the night" pool, say $5 donated from each who wants to participate. (qualifying hand would exclude Royal Holdem, of course)
Original Post updated.
Might do this, but I can't guarantee I'll be there. I've been a little "off" lately, so I dunno.
Thursday's out for me, the funeral service for my dad is that day.
"Minimum buy-in" - does that mean that's how much to bring to play the whole night? $5 for a night of entertainment (+$10 parking/gas + $10 food) is a lot more doable than $50 or $100.
I'm in but I require a ride.
Okay based on the responses, and especially considering Thorin's situation (sorry to hear, man :( ) let's make it next Thursday, 6pm arrival "goal" with 6:30 likely start time, and since it's a cash game (not a tourney) there's no problem if you can't make it until a little later than that. Probably will go until 10 or 10:30 at the latest.
Also, yes Thorin, the "buyin" is basically all you'll need to bring to the "table" in order to have a sufficient enough stack to not bust out within 10 minutes. Not including a "high hand of the night" contribution if you are interested in that. And you can always rebuy more afterwards if your stack shrinks...
After we play a few sessions at $0.05/$0.10 stakes (actually, double that, see below), perhaps we'll have a better idea if that's enough to keep it interesting and FUN without unnecessarily excluding those with thinner wallets (or maybe we will boost it to $0.10/0.20 stakes)... (check most recent post (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,5763.msg37290.html#msg37290) for updated stakes info: due to SB being half of BB, minimum stakes will be $0.10/$0.20 i.e. SB=nickel and BB=dime, BigBet in later rounds is 2xBB, i.e. $0.20)
But for now, bringing $5.00-$10.00 should be plenty sufficient to partake without any disadvantage (since it is Limit after all).
Sounds good!
That would be Thursday November 15th? I cannot commit at this time; CowGirl's birthday is Friday November 16th and we're trying to plan D&D for Saturday November 17th. Put me down as interested but not yet committed to coming.
Hmm, From the games I played on my DS, I disliked limit. You couldn't go all in or something iirc.
Quote from: Tom on November 06, 2007, 12:22:09 PM
Hmm, From the games I played on my DS, I disliked limit. You couldn't go all in or something iirc.
All or nothing in a friendly game is pointless at best you knock someone else out at worst you knock yourself out.
I found it rather boring and monotonous without it. Maybe that's just me...
Quote from: Tom on November 06, 2007, 12:52:16 PM
I found it rather boring and monotonous without it. Maybe that's just me...
Well, I'll go all in with three of a kind or something on you next game ;)
Darren, how does the pot get paid back out if someone leaves? Will you have many pennies to pay out partial dollars? If everyone throws in a five-dollar bill but I leave early and cash out $3.40, will you have a toonie and a loonie and a quarter and a dime and a nickel available to pay me out?
Quote from: Thorin on November 06, 2007, 02:49:17 PM
Darren, how does the pot get paid back out if someone leaves? Will you have many pennies to pay out partial dollars? If everyone throws in a five-dollar bill but I leave early and cash out $3.40, will you have a toonie and a loonie and a quarter and a dime and a nickel available to pay me out?
Yeah, since it's a cash game you can trade your chips back for real $$ anytime you want (although if you return to the table, normally you have to buyin for at least what you left it with, i.e. "table stakes", although with Limit games that's less of an issue)
I'll make sure to have lots of quarters at least, so if cashing out means you're short or extra 5 or 10 cents it's no biggie...
I just dumped my wallet this morning (Wed. 07November), I had dozens of quarters and dimes and nickels, so there will be no problem in "making change", definitely.Quote from: Thorin on November 06, 2007, 12:02:47 PM
That would be Thursday November 15th? I cannot commit at this time; CowGirl's birthday is Friday November 16th and we're trying to plan D&D for Saturday November 17th. Put me down as interested but not yet committed to coming.
Okay, so sounds like we've got at least 3 or 4 able to make it, and my friend Ryan that I used to work with is interested in joining us as well. More are welcome, and again I hope to make this a bi-weekly thing most likely.
Quote from: Tom on November 06, 2007, 12:22:09 PM
Hmm, From the games I played on my DS, I disliked limit. You couldn't go all in or something iirc.
I doubt you'll be bored (it's unlikely we'll have a full table of 10 players!) and not everyone is going to play super "tight" (not even me -- I like action, Sammy Farha and Gus Hansen are by far my favorite players ;D )
And keep in mind that a No Limit, or even Pot Limit, game is going to be very different than a Limit game -- not necessarily more or less exciting, not even more or less skill-dependent. Just different. Different strategies are required, and even those have to be varied depending on how your opponents are playing, and even on how you think your opponents think you are playing, etc...
Plus, I don't want someone to bust out because they pushed their whole stack in on the third hand with KK preflop and got called by someone with A5 who thought they were bluffing, then pairs their Ace on the river. That makes for good TV poker, and exciting tournament action, but that would drastically reduce the amount of fun we can have in our friendly social game.
"Get Rich Or Die Trying" is not the goal of Poker Night At Dirtman's :)
Also, I said we're playing Dealer's Choice, meaning when you are the Dealer you can choose to play a different game other than normal Texas Holdem if you wish. So trust me, the option to play Pineapple or Razz or Omaha, or even 7-Stud, will make it anything but "monotonous" -- especially when for some people it's their first time giving it a try, or when someone decides to go crazy bluffing or calling down a maniac bluffer, etc.
See you guys next Thursday.
PS: looks like anyone who might have been concerned now doesn't have to worry about a certain someone wanting to bring a certain someone... Too bad that first someone decides to jump ship and ignore the suggestions from well-meaning friends that what he is jumping into might just be dangerous waters... :sigh: (http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=591939)
next thurs? for some reason I thought it was tomorrow.. I'll let you know closer to the 15th if I can come or not (I'll likely need a ride too :()
Yeah well here I go again changing the thread title ;)
It's moved to next week mainly out of respect for Thorin. Should be next Thursday, November 15th, for sure. :)
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I will update the following "attendee list" but here's what I am presuming based on responses so far...
Mr. Analog = High Probability
Tom = High Probability (unless ride is an issue)
Shayne = (?) Possible (now that it's reasonable stakes ;) )
Thorin = Possible/Probable (?)
Ryan (Darren's friend) = High Probability
Warren (Darren's brother) = Unlikely (shiftwork :( )
Darren = Of Course
Please correct me if I am wrong, if I missed you or someone you think might be interested, or if you know more certainly over the next few days...
PS: I put it on the calendar (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php?action=calendar) as well, in the future I will make sure to create the thread with a calendar entry so it's easier for the [semi-]regular participants to double-check the date. Should be every second Thursday, my guess.
Well, where do you live? I have to ETS'it anywhere normally. Somewhere like St. Albert is a bit much, I used to work out there, and had a 2hr+ trip each way, for my normal 4-8hr shifts (the 2-3hr shifts were extremely annoying).
Quote from: Tom on November 07, 2007, 05:11:43 PM
Well, where do you live? I have to ETS'it anywhere normally. Somewhere like St. Albert is a bit much, I used to work out there, and had a 2hr+ trip each way, for my normal 4-8hr shifts (the 2-3hr shifts were extremely annoying).
Really close to Southgate and Whitemud Crossing. I can PM you directions if you need, but if you can get to SG by bus there's plenty from there that get nearby Chez Dirt.
Yeah, SG isn't a real problem. it just takes a while.
time it out:
Walk to buss: 10-20min (depending on weather)
bus into Clairview: 15-25min (depending on the time of day, takes different routes)
Clairview to univ/downtown: 15/20
univ/downtown to SG: (I can't recall for sure, I haven't done the SG run since I lived out by white ave) 15/30 min
All in all, anywhere from 55min to 95min. Just to southgate. eep. That assumes perfect connections, as if It was one bus, and I never got off. Add in bad timing, and having to wait for the next bus on any/all of them... It gets to be quite a long trip.
I'm coming. I'll be driving. Tom, be downtown at 5pm so you can hop in my car to get to Chez Dirt. I'll give ya a ride home afterwards, too. Mr. Analog, same. Darren, please PM me your address.
You guys have fun next week! If I am done v-ball early enough I might come visit, as it will probably be on my way home ;)
Quote from: Melbosa on November 08, 2007, 08:45:12 AM
You guys have fun next week! If I am done v-ball early enough I might come visit, as it will probably be on my way home ;)
OMG! Melbosa available? Is that the fourth, or the fifth seal in Revelation? ;)
Hmmmm maybe I won't come then... wouldn't want to ruin a reputation.
BTW, I make a lot of stuff... just nothing you are involved in.... so maybe that says something :P :D j/k bud, sorry haven't been able to meet up with you in a while. I'll try and make it for a late visit if at all possible.
Quote from: Thorin on November 08, 2007, 08:24:44 AM
I'm coming. I'll be driving. Tom, be downtown at 5pm so you can hop in my car to get to Chez Dirt. I'll give ya a ride home afterwards, too. Mr. Analog, same. Darren, please PM me your address.
You rule :)
I did realize something last night though, I may or may not have a major delivery that day. My new windows were said to be delivered on Nov 15th, now, HomeDespot usually delivers at like 7am, so I should be good, OR they come a month late like we expect, and I'll still be ok to come ;) Thorin, I'll call you before 5 if I can't make it, so you can just leave without cursing my name ;D (though you might want to anyway, some people like that sort of thing), and I'll post here saying if I can't make it. Otherwise I'm good to go.
Updated "attendee list"...
Warren (Darren's brother) = nope
Ryan (Darren's friend) = nope, next time probably
Thorin = "coming. driving." (bringing Tom and Mr. Analog)
Tom = see above
Mr. Analog = u r smart enough to figure this out
Darren = oh come on seriously?
Shayne = still unknown -- hopefully he'll let us know today or tomorrow
HandsomeDevil = nope, but next time maybe
TheDruid = realized last week I forgot to mention him as a possible, but haven't heard from him in a while, so who knows if he's too busy working insane hours at That Place. (obviously the invitation is open to any RW'er in Edmonchuk -- plus any of your rich friends who "watch poker on TV, and want to give it a try" ;) )
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plus... A Surprise Visit From Melbosa! :o
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 13, 2007, 09:14:58 AM
...(obviously the invitation is open to any RW'er in Edmonchuk...
Guess I am out then.
*calls to cancel hotel booking, informs travel agent to cancel flight*
:P
Quote from: Bixby on November 13, 2007, 01:59:41 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 13, 2007, 09:14:58 AM
...(obviously the invitation is open to any RW'er in Edmonchuk...
Guess I am out then.
*calls to cancel hotel booking, informs travel agent to cancel flight*
:P
I'm sure you are joking, but if not *awww, thanks for the interest, I feel so important now* ;)
Alrighty friends, here's a quick day-before summary of what to expect tomorrow. Apologies in advance if my attempt at providing game/betting rules are overly high on the "assist/confuse" lifeline (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Fear+Love+Darko).
I ask my esteemed guests to arrive sometime after 6pm, but expect the game to actually start around 6:30 unless everyone is there earlier. Melbosa is of course welcome to arrive whenever is convenient for his busy self (seriously!). We should be ending around 10pm or a bit after depending on how tired anyone is.
"Dealer's Choice" is available but not "required" (i.e. if every time you have the button you want to play Holdem that's cool). Since this is the first time in a long while that we've had a home game, I will not take offense if Holdem and Omaha are all we play the first time, just to get us into a groove or whatever.*
A suggested buyin is $10.00 or so, but if you're wary of losing too much too quick feel free to buyin for $4 or $5 and rebuy if you're still having fun. Also, I've got tons of nickels dimes and quarters put aside so "cashing out" at the end of the night should go smoothly.
Stakes will be $0.10/0.20 for the more familiar non-stud games (Texas Holdem, and its variants Omaha High, Royal Holdem and Pineapple/CrazyPineapple, if chosen) which means:
-preflop and on the flop, SB (one to the left of the Button) is $0.05, BB (two to the left of the Button) is $0.10, and bets/raises are dime increments ($0.10, $0.20, $0.30, 4-bet maximum capped at $0.40).
-on the turn and river the "Big Bet" is double the BB, which means it's $0.20 to go. Typical 4-bet capping per round (i.e. $0.80 max bet), but if headsup at the river we can have the "no end to the raising" rule if ya like ;D
For the stud games*, if we play them (7-card Stud High and Razz a.k.a. lowball A-to-5 )...
-the ante is $0.05 from everyone before the deal
-then at Third Street (after the 2 hole cards ("down") and 1 "door" card ("up") are dealt) the *weakest* hand starts with the forced bet ("bring-in") of another $0.05, or can "complete" to the full dime.
-After this player has acted, anyone after that can fold (and if all *do* fold then the horrible bring-in player wins the tiny pot!) , or they can call the current bet amount, or they can raise it exactly one level (i.e. they can "complete" to $0.10 if the highest bet right now is only the "bring-in", or they can raise it to $0.20 if it has been completed, after that it's $0.10 per level to the maximum of 4-bet i.e. $0.40)
-The player to start Fourth thru Seventh Street is the one whose "porch" (upcards showing) is the *strongest*. Obviously the "bring-in" is only on the first round (Third Street) so it's check/fold/call/bet $0.10 from here on (but double the "complete" amount on Fifth Street thru Seventh Street i.e. $0.20 to go)
-After a hand or two of practice Stud-Hi or Razz I think it shouldn't be too different than Limit Holdem for those of you who are stud virgins. :o
*PS: We'll hold off on playing the "Kill" game, for the first handful of sessions at least, since I want to keep it simple and fun as a first priority. Once we establish a comfort level for everyone, we can decide what new things to throw into the mix (just like I expect nobody to want to try playing Stud-Hi or Razz the first night :P )
That's solidly confusing.
Can we just keep it simple Texas hold 'em? Can we also just do chip buy in?
I don't know how much change you have but I'll be packing bills only I think...
Please don't edit the existing post, I have no idea what you added/removed, and I found it clear as mud to read already...
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 14, 2007, 01:45:04 PM
Alrighty friends, here's a quick day-before summary of what to expect tomorrow. Apologies in advance if my attempt at providing game/betting rules are overly high on the "assist/confuse" lifeline (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Fear+Love+Darko).
OOPS!
Okay, thanks for the quick feedback (and I apologize, I think I need to take a break away from the keyboard...)
Limit Texas Holdem only, no Dealer's Choice, no "Kill", no confusion.
Cash game, no tournament/SitAndGo, table stakes (meaning you can't add chips once you are in a hand, but can add more later).
Chips will be distributed in $0.05 and $0.10 denominations (to cover the SB and the BB, and Big Bet would be double that so 2 dime-chips) based on whatever amount you want to buyin for, although 40-60BB is typically enough ($4-6).
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For fun we also might have a "Holdem/Omaha high hand of the night" pool, say $5 donated from each who wants to participate. (qualifying hand would exclude Royal Holdem, of course)
Again, for simplicity we might not do the above, but then again for laughs we just might. Depends on you guys.
Me likey!
Given that this is for actual money, we need to lay out the rules of the game very clearly beforehand (don't just give me the name "Razz" or "Stud High") so that n00bs can at least *try* to come up with a strategy before all their money is lost.
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 14, 2007, 01:57:05 PM
Chips will be distributed in $0.05 and $0.10 denominations (to cover the SB and the BB, and Big Bet would be double that so 2 dime-chips) based on whatever amount you want to buyin for, although 40-60BB is typically enough ($4-6).
Does it make sense to have us all buy the same size stack of chips at the beginning of the night? Otherwise those with more money to spend have a natural advantage over those without (and if I want to win, well, you take AMEX, right?).
Quote from: Thorin on November 14, 2007, 01:59:49 PM
Given that this is for actual money, we need to lay out the rules of the game very clearly beforehand (don't just give me the name "Razz" or "Stud High") so that n00bs can at least *try* to come up with a strategy before all their money is lost.
In my original post in this thread (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,5763.msg36538.html#msg36538), I gave a ton of Wikipedia links to help with the rules for anyone who wasn't familiar with them. Sorry, that was a few weeks ago, don't expect anyone to remember. :)
Stud-Hi is the typical 7-card stud High where you are getting 2 cards down, then 4 up, then the 7th card down, and make the best highest 5-card poker hand. Razz is the exact same game except you are trying to make the worst hand, the "lowest" hand (i.e. 86542 would be "better" than any paired hand, or even 8732A).
But for tomorrow, won't even be an issue. Although playing for fun as a break halfway thru the night, trying out Razz or Stud-Hi, might be an option if anyone want to learn/refresh the game.
Quote from: Thorin on November 14, 2007, 02:02:01 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 14, 2007, 01:57:05 PM
Chips will be distributed in $0.05 and $0.10 denominations (to cover the SB and the BB, and Big Bet would be double that so 2 dime-chips) based on whatever amount you want to buyin for, although 40-60BB is typically enough ($4-6).
Does it make sense to have us all buy the same size stack of chips at the beginning of the night? Otherwise those with more money to spend have a natural advantage over those without (and if I want to win, well, you take AMEX, right?).
If we were playing No Limit or Pot Limit, then you are correct ... would take away the fun too, for those with smaller budgets. Since we are playing Limit, though, that restricts how much you can lose in a hand. In fact, if you ever got crazy and 4-bet capped every round, the most you would be able to invest would be $0.40+$0.40+$0.80+$0.80 = $2.40, or 24BB -- extremely uncommon. So having 40 or more BB is adequate for anyone to play without any disadvantage whatsoever vs. anyone else's stack.
...back to work I go... ;)
I forgot to mention/ask re. tonight: is everyone okay with the typical "order pizza as soon as everyone has arrived" method of sustenance intake? Since we hope to start 6-6:30 I presume nobody will be eating supper beforehand.
I of course have big bags o' chips to handle the snack-cravings esp. while waiting for said pizza to arrive.
and btw it's a "cash" game -- so nope sorry I do not take AMEX ;)
So how many people are you expecting now? I'll be a bit tired by 5-7, considering I've only been able to sleep till about 3am the past week or so. It really depends on how I feel by then.
I'll try and have a power nap this afternoon, if i can, and I don't oversleep, I'll be there :)
Thorin, Just assume that if I haven't called you before 5, and I'm not there by 5 on the money, I won't be showing up. Thanks :)
j00 bett4 sh0w up!
Quote from: Thorin on November 15, 2007, 10:57:29 AM
j00 bett4 sh0w up!
+1!
Quote from: Tom on November 15, 2007, 10:45:43 AM
So how many people are you expecting now?
4 of us, and if Melbosa makes it that would be 5. Don't worry about how tired you are, I am waaaaayyyy more sleep deprived than you are (2am would be an early bedtime for me the last few days) and I have at least 3L of caffeinated beverages in my fridge as well.
I'm well rested and productive both at work and home!
Sorry, just had to pour some salt!
Quote from: Mr. Analog on November 15, 2007, 11:58:04 AM
I'm well rested and productive both at work and home!
Sorry, just had to pour some salt!
Har hard, that's it, no soft-playing from me tonight! ;)
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 15, 2007, 12:28:10 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on November 15, 2007, 11:58:04 AM
I'm well rested and productive both at work and home!
Sorry, just had to pour some salt!
Har hard, that's it, no soft-playing from me tonight! ;)
What's that, poker is cancelled? Well ok...
Quote from: Mr. Analog on November 15, 2007, 12:42:31 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 15, 2007, 12:28:10 PM
Har hard, that's it, no soft-playing from me tonight! ;)
What's that, poker is cancelled? Well ok...
Okay, never mind... When I wink and tug my left ear, that means don't bet into me cuz I have the nuts. Satisfied!? Worm?
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 15, 2007, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on November 15, 2007, 12:42:31 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 15, 2007, 12:28:10 PM
Har hard, that's it, no soft-playing from me tonight! ;)
What's that, poker is cancelled? Well ok...
Okay, never mind... When I wink and tug my left ear, that means don't bet into me cuz I have the nuts. Satisfied!? Worm?
It would be easier if you played with your cards in my hand....
are you coming on to me? ???
Not that there's anything wrong with that?
Okay, the silly quotient is high enough in this thread now.
Sorry for presuming there was some sick metaphorical meaning behind your choice of words. And I apologize for getting my hopes up. Now where's my Nickelback CD...
Also, this better be AS fun or MORE fun than TF2!
2 posts for ^ that ^ ??? Thumbs down.
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 15, 2007, 03:38:59 PM
2 posts for ^ that ^ ??? Thumbs down.
Sorry maybe I'll edit five times so you won't know what I said.
Yay, I've already just finished cleaning up and so I'm going to bed earlier than I usually do. You guys exhausted me, all your craziness. A total of 4 or 5 or 6 players seems to be just the perfect number for what I was hoping these poker nights would be. Thanks for the effin eh time tonite, boys. Great time was had, thanks for the laughs, especially Melbosa and Mr. Analog for all their skillful insult volleys. I deserved every one ;D
And of course a big shout out to The Table Captain of the session, Mr. Analog I bow to your impressive showmanship, timing your boat-over-flush as a perfect way to end the night :O (ouch goes to Tom)
So to confirm, every second Thursday is the plan, so the next time is November 29th, same Dirt-time, same Dirt-place. Except try to make it before 7:10pm next time, mkay? Then we won't have to run until 11pm ;)
PS:
Quote from: Mr. Analog on November 15, 2007, 03:36:14 PM
Also, this better be AS fun or MORE fun than TF2!
Verdict? ;)
Well, I had a great time! I think fun was had by all.
Quote from: Darren Dirt on November 15, 2007, 11:42:29 PM
So to confirm, every second Thursday is the plan
PS:
Verdict?
Thanks for letting me try it out. It was nice to be out with friends, but poker really isn't my cup of tea. I won't be at future sessions. I do hope you manage to find some regular players, though.
If getting a regular ride is going to be a problem for me, I may have to duck out...
Quote from: Mr. Analog on October 29, 2007, 11:37:33 AM
Well I have two problems mostly:
1. Transport
2. Weeknights
I just can't stay up past midnight / one AM on a weeknight I get up at 5:30 AM these days. I also have to rely on someone else for rides which means I'm on their schedule.
I like playing poker but for it to be a regular thing for me I'd have to have a dependable ride and a guarantee that weeknight games won't run too late.
I realize weekends are not possible for you Darren, it's a bit of a sticky wicket!
Ridiculous 'resurrection' warning. ;D <-- hey! where did my old "Thread Resurrection Specialist" title go? Bring it back, plz...
Just putting this out there: on Sunday nights I will likely be available starting at like 8pm* (so presumably a 2.5-3hour game) if anyone is interested in hosting -- I would be willing to act as "chauffeur" to Mr. Analog and others, and if necessary I have a great set of chips and a pokertable covering thing (it folds out, is solid cardboard+felt with cup and chip holders, I'm sure many of you remember.
So if you folks are interested at all let me know (based on the time of year, I am guessing January would be the earliest, but it doesn't hurt to start planning early).
*If you're curious, my kids are now living out of town so on Sunday nights I am usually going to be driving them back out, and will be returning into town coming from the west end (i.e. the Yellowhead) around 7-7:30pm usually, so that's why I said 8pm -- and because of where I would be the location of the home game would be a non-issue.
Hopefully "Handsome Devil" will not be the only one to respond ;)
Quote from: Darren Dirt on December 12, 2008, 03:31:56 PM
Ridiculous 'resurrection' warning. ;D <-- hey! where did my old "Thread Resurrection Specialist" title go? Bring it back, plz...
Merry XMas from the RW Forums. Gifts for everyone!
I'd love to play some Poker, but I have the same challenges. It has to be like a Friday/Saturday thing :(
If we lived closer or if it was easier to commute I wouldn't have as much trouble with this...
Also, regarding the new titles I'm wondering what mine means. I had to check my pants to make sure my bird wasn't free haha... oy
Quote from: Mr. Analog on December 12, 2008, 10:46:48 PM
I'd love to play some Poker, but I have the same challenges. It has to be like a Friday/Saturday thing :(
If we lived closer or if it was easier to commute I wouldn't have as much trouble with this...
Also, regarding the new titles I'm wondering what mine means. I had to check my pants to make sure my bird wasn't free haha... oy
Maybe Melbosa should start a new thread dedicated to us speculating and theorizing re. the meanings of our new titles, then on the morning of December 25th we can gather around while he tells us the story of The Real Meaning Of
ChristmasThe Titles.
Oh, and Free Bird is incredibly long, whereas many of the 87million posts by Mr. Analog are ... not so much. So maybe it's ironic?
Quote from: Darren Dirt on December 13, 2008, 09:31:19 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on December 12, 2008, 10:46:48 PM
I'd love to play some Poker, but I have the same challenges. It has to be like a Friday/Saturday thing :(
If we lived closer or if it was easier to commute I wouldn't have as much trouble with this...
Also, regarding the new titles I'm wondering what mine means. I had to check my pants to make sure my bird wasn't free haha... oy
Maybe Melbosa should start a new thread dedicated to us speculating and theorizing re. the meanings of our new titles, then on the morning of December 25th we can gather around while he tells us the story of The Real Meaning Of ChristmasThe Titles.
Hah! I like that, like some kind of whacked out Christmas special.
I'm pretty sure mine is obvious.
Back to the topic ;) there's a bit of a change in my kids travel situation, so I might be free on the occasional Friday night but the Sunday night is definitely not a possibility.
So after the busy Christmas season is nearing its end, maybe we can throw some ideas out there -- maybe have a once-a-month at a specific home starting at 7pm until [a late but not ungodly hour] , or it could rotate... again I am okay with driving Tom and the Woodfords... hopefully it would be more than just us 4 on occasion. And as the earlier postings said, this is an affordable evening of fun and socializing and insulting each other... so like a $20 buyin is likely to be the expectation, with perhaps $5 added to that from each of us for pizza or Chinese or whatever.
Until late December, my friends...
Quote from: Darren Dirt on December 12, 2008, 03:31:56 PM
Hopefully "Handsome Devil" will not be the only one to respond ;)
I could be down with this. I've been thinking it would be nice to get a regular game going, specifically a mixed game with a few types of poker. Maybe start off with hold'em and add games as time goes on. I've recently discovered the mixed game action (specifically the 8 game mixed game) on Poker Stars. Great stuff.
We should pick a date to get together for cards soon eh :D
After taking a year off from hosting a league, I am starting my $25 buy in Texas Hold'em league up in January. You're all welcome...
...Games are in Regina though. :)
Quote from: HandsomeDevil on December 24, 2008, 02:43:56 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on December 12, 2008, 03:31:56 PM
Hopefully "Handsome Devil" will not be the only one to respond ;)
I could be down with this. I've been thinking it would be nice to get a regular game going, specifically a mixed game with a few types of poker. Maybe start off with hold'em and add games as time goes on. I've recently discovered the mixed game action (specifically the 8 game mixed game) on Poker Stars. Great stuff.
*cough*RAZZ!*cough* <-- seriously. Simple rules, no end of fun/frustration (especially if some players are drinking ;) )
Would be Limit Holdem for starters, unlikely NL would be as fun since too easy to go broke... if we have regular players and regular days then I am sure the more-action games of Omaha or Stud would be a nice change (but not if everyone isn't on-board, i.e. it would take away the Fun).
Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, etc. everyone... I'm away for a few days...
Quote from: Darren Dirt on December 24, 2008, 05:30:33 PM
*cough*RAZZ!*cough* <-- seriously. Simple rules, no end of fun/frustration (especially if some players are drinking ;) )
Would be Limit Holdem for starters, unlikely NL would be as fun since too easy to go broke... if we have regular players and regular days then I am sure the more-action games of Omaha or Stud would be a nice change (but not if everyone isn't on-board, i.e. it would take away the Fun).
Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, etc. everyone... I'm away for a few days...
Hell yeah. Razz is a great game to introduce 7 card stud variations. No hand rankings to remember, just variations of the same hand.
Limit poker is where it's at for a home game. No real risk of ruin. Very mathy, which appeals to us geeky types.
Cash game poker also has the benefit of allowing players to take off when they like, buy back in if they bust, etc... Way more conducive to a social evening.
New year, warmer weather.
Who's interested at all? (i.e. won't figure out the dates/times yet, just want a list of names who might become 'regulars')
Oh, and in March or so I will be moving prolly north of the river. So more available for socializing with other adults ;)
Quote from: Darren Dirt on January 04, 2009, 01:35:01 PMOh, and in March or so I will be moving prolly north of the river. So more available for socializing with other adults ;)
How far north?
For me the trouble is timing and transport...
Quote from: Darren Dirt on January 04, 2009, 01:35:01 PM
Oh, and in March or so I will be moving prolly north of the river. So more available for socializing with other adults ;)
Hopefully more than you did with us south siders while you are/were here. :P :D ;)
Quote from: Melbosa on January 04, 2009, 10:19:11 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on January 04, 2009, 01:35:01 PM
Oh, and in March or so I will be moving prolly north of the river. So more available for socializing with other adults ;)
Hopefully more than you did with us south siders while you are/were here. :P :D ;)
I wasn't aware you were ever at home :P
Never ask never know
Quote from: Mr. Analog on January 04, 2009, 02:06:23 PM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on January 04, 2009, 01:35:01 PMOh, and in March or so I will be moving prolly north of the river. So more available for socializing with other adults ;)
How far north?
For me the trouble is timing and transport...
Won't be in the far northeast corner like you guys and Tom, since I still work at Ag close to Southgate -- but it really won't matter much how "far" north I end up moving to, since getting across the river or 'around' downtown is the biggest chunk of time for us southsiders getting together with you northerners. Plus I might actually
be able to easily be motivated to get together with you guys in the evening on occasion (for poker or other activities).
Anyway, worry not about the present, presume a better future and imagine your ideal regular evening that would best work for you...
Quote from: Melbosa on January 05, 2009, 07:52:25 AM
Never ask never know
Didn't think I needed to, with all your job, sports, and side jobs, I didn't think you had time to sleep let alone even go home :o
Quote from: Tom on January 05, 2009, 07:19:04 PM
Quote from: Melbosa on January 05, 2009, 07:52:25 AM
Never ask never know
Didn't think I needed to, with all your job, sports, and side jobs, I didn't think you had time to sleep let alone even go home :o
:lol:
Little do you guys know :P :D
Quote from: Melbosa on January 06, 2009, 09:12:55 AM
Little do you guys know :P :D
Uh, ok... one thing I'm starting to wonder after reading this:
QuoteNever ask never know
Is why it seems that only Darren and I seem to start "events".
It's been tough for all of us lately to get together because of various things, between work and family stuff, but then other things pop up (sports, hobbies, etc). As a group we don't seem to get together as often as we did when Lazy was around and I'm not sure why that is exactly.
I refuse to believe that we're so loaded up that a few of us can't spend a night at Darren's. If I could drive I'd be there, but I have to rely on someone who doesn't play/like poker or someone who has a lot of family obligations or someone whose schedule has been overfilled for years to get me there. I'm not cheap, I know I can take a taxi or whatever but then with buy in and everything else it quickly turns into a $100 night (and what with property taxes and all lol).
It was easy enough for me to go into "hermit mode" last year because I've lost contact with most of you due to work and just being burnt out anyway but I'm seriously wondering if last year was kinda "it" for us as a group of friends. I mean, I can't even remember the last time I've seen Mags or Darren in person...
Anyway, it's something that's been on my mind for a while. When I invite you guys to get together are you just humouring me or what?
Food for thought...
Quote from: Mr. Analog on January 06, 2009, 11:16:24 AM
Is why it seems that only Darren and I seem to start "events".
Good point. I guess I never think to schedule things through the forums, which is funny seeing as though I participate in discussions (if not the event itself) when it is posted.
And when reflecting on that... I'm not sure why it is. I know it is hard for most of the people here to make it to my house, but that doesn't mean I can't schedule a lunch or such. I really can't figure out why I wouldn't think of posting it here.
Last two I did were in May (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,6365.0.html) and April (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,6256.0.html) of last year. Wow has it been that bad :(.
I guess I should really figure out what my problem is and correct it. Why should it be just the two of you?
I'd invite people over, but I have no idea if people will show up. Or what exactly to invite people over FOR :o
Heres an open invite, want to play Wii, poker, or watch movies and/or anime, come on over! Theres limited seating so entrance is first come fist serve :) (serious, you're all invited). Room for two cars in the drive way, and one or two more can park near by on the street.
One thing that did happen is once Dave left, is all of his and Tam's events dropped off. Thats like half or more of the gettogethers. Maybe I'm forgetting some stuff, but I think their events were also canceled less often than other's were.
And me? I'm just a hermit by nature. I love to go to a few events, but not too many. And right now I'm all "event"ed out from Christmas.
Quote from: Melbosa on January 06, 2009, 11:38:55 AM
Why should it be just the two of you?
Figured out one to post, and it makes sense: http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,6817.new.html#new (http://forums.righteouswrath.com/index.php/topic,6817.new.html#new)
Nice passionate post, Mr. A!
Kinda agree with that fear-feeling, but at the same time HOLY CRAP IT'S BEEN LIKE 11+ YEARS since we all met!
So no way it's the "end", we just all had a lotta personal pots on the stove, but this is a NEW year, new stuff is gonna be happening in my life for sure -- but all for the BETTER!
And so it sinks in, sir ... I am 100% willing to be the driver for whoever needs to get around for one of our "gatherings". Gas is cheap now, and with a 4 cylinder engine it's still cheap for me when it goes back up to $0.80/L or more... I think the price is worth it to engage in social activities with other adults. Even just to have a "DVD night" I say let's make something happen at LEAST once a month!
This month = the 2 Aquarius dude's B'Days.
Next month = the first of our regular poker nights -- whether at Tom's or Mr. Analog's, or even at Dirtman's (I'm in the process of organizing, tossing out garbage, re-organizing... methinks 4 weeks is plenty to make it a hospitable place again!)
So there ya go -- this forum ain't dead, the gathering-ness of our group o' friends ain't dead. (we were just... restin'.)