If you’ve never played poker and want to learn how, or if you are just a beginner, check out the rules of poker online and learn how to play like a pro. Find all kinds of helpful basic information at a number of websites dedicated to the game, including main poker categories and hand rankings and groupings. You could also pick up a book on the game at any bookstore, and start playing with a group of people who know the game well. Make it your new hobby and learn everything you can about poker and other popular card games; maybe you could even host a weekly poker night? The best way to understand the game and get good at it is to play it often. What better way to get your friends and family together? If you’re all beginners it could be a bit challenging, so invite some one who’s had some practice!
According to this popular website, there is no such thing as “official rules of poker”. PlayWinningPoker.com describes one widely accepted set of rules in depth, that will get you started learning how to play. Rules vary depending on where you are playing, and if you decide to play online be aware of the legalities of internet poker, and the procedures and policies of the site you’re on. There are lots of poker scams out there, so don’t get yourself into something you can’t get out of, cheaply that is. If you want to become a winning poker player, these poker tips and strategies will be well worth your time to check out. Learn Texas Hold ‘em and lots of other popular, fun variations of poker at this site and others like www.pokerhandsandrules.com, where you can check out the complete poker dictionary and get a free trial subscription to the poker tips newsletter.
If you are more of a visual learner, you’ll like the great colored illustrations depicting the game step by step at www.pokerlistings.com. This site features the “official” rules of poker including hand rankings, betting procedures, order of action, when the hand starts and ends, and much more. Learn common poker terms and how to use them when you play, such as blinds, button, position, all in, fold, check, raise, bet, call, etc. User-friendly examples show you how to play all the favorite poker games. Even beginners can learn all the rules of poker by visiting the “poker rules” section offering tips and advice to players at all levels. Poker is has always been a popular game, but since online card games are so accessible, its popularity has soared. You don’t have to play for real money, even though it’s a lot more fun when you win!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Role Playing Games Are The Trend
Role playing games have a long history as a fringe geek occupation, yet throughout that history they have been gradually gaining mainstream acceptance. Back in what I would like to call the dark ages, role playing games were enjoyed in basements by socially awkward adolescent males almost exclusively. The most classic role playing game, of course, is Dungeons & Dragons. In Dungeons & Dragons, the players would wander around a mythical world while the dungeon Master narrated a story. They would battle goblins, ghouls, and all kinds of other monsters while trying to accomplish various quests or tasks. The point of the role playing game – at least in theory – was not just to kill the most enemies and advance to the highest level. It was about more than that. It was about imagining yourself as a character and truly immersing yourself in that role.
With the invention of computer role playing video games, however, things moved closer to mainstream acceptance. Games like Zork, the legend of Zelda, and other computerized adventure games advanced role playing by allowing people to play on their own. These role playing games were addictive! I had a friend who used to spend literally weeks at a time solving every Final Fantasy game that came out. He would do nothing but sit down in front of my TV, switch on the Nintendo, and play ceaselessly.
With online role playing games, gaming has become a completely mainstream occupation. Unfortunately, in many ways online role playing games fall into the some very bad traps. Rather than focusing on stories, they focus on graphics and what is called hack and slash game playing. This means that the main point is to kill as many people as possible while amassing as much treasure and as many special powers as you can. Although this role playing gaming is pretty flashy, involving some of the most sophisticated graphics that have yet been designed, it is also pretty flat and monotonous. It sucks up time without truly exercising your imagination.
Nonetheless, although this is true for games like World of Warcraft, it is not universally true for online role playing. In some of these role playing games, the emphasis is on intrigue. Twisted plots suck the plays into conspiracies, making phenomena such as betrayals and double crosses a standard part of gameplay. In many ways, this is much truer to the original spirit of the role playing games.
With the invention of computer role playing video games, however, things moved closer to mainstream acceptance. Games like Zork, the legend of Zelda, and other computerized adventure games advanced role playing by allowing people to play on their own. These role playing games were addictive! I had a friend who used to spend literally weeks at a time solving every Final Fantasy game that came out. He would do nothing but sit down in front of my TV, switch on the Nintendo, and play ceaselessly.
With online role playing games, gaming has become a completely mainstream occupation. Unfortunately, in many ways online role playing games fall into the some very bad traps. Rather than focusing on stories, they focus on graphics and what is called hack and slash game playing. This means that the main point is to kill as many people as possible while amassing as much treasure and as many special powers as you can. Although this role playing gaming is pretty flashy, involving some of the most sophisticated graphics that have yet been designed, it is also pretty flat and monotonous. It sucks up time without truly exercising your imagination.
Nonetheless, although this is true for games like World of Warcraft, it is not universally true for online role playing. In some of these role playing games, the emphasis is on intrigue. Twisted plots suck the plays into conspiracies, making phenomena such as betrayals and double crosses a standard part of gameplay. In many ways, this is much truer to the original spirit of the role playing games.
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