Question about Multi-Line Games

[Frank Kneeland]

Very good example.

I think we can all agree that the first session is a lot more fun. Interesting statement. I'm sure "most" would agree. But certainly not all, if I'm included in "all".I would not think of either session as fun. I never have fun playing video poker regardless of my results. While engaged in an activity involving a random factor, getting excited about results would be like being surprised the sun comes up. I do not cheer the dawn, and neither do I cheer random perturbations over which I have no control.I have made a living at around 10 different professions, VP is the least fun (but most profitable) and most boring of all of them.I completely understand the desire to earn money, but why people derive more plesure from making money when it is not guaranteed over when it is assured continues to escape my grasp.For me making guaranteed money whithout risk is more exciting.Just sharing my POV. I don't expect anyone to agree. You don't have to tell me I'm odd. I know.~FK

[onemoretry]

Just sharing my POV. I don't expect anyone to agree. You don't have to tell me I'm odd. I know.

~FK


I am retired.  I don't need a job.  I don't want a job.  I play video poker for its entertainment value.  Naturally, I try to enjoy that entertainment at the lowest possible cost.
 
I've been playing video poker for about twenty years, having started before I retired.  I have experienced the highs and extreme lows that occur.
 
Having said all that, when the God of Randomness chooses to smile broadly upon me, as occasionally happens,  I find that it's a lot more fun than when the opposite occurs.
 
So, yes, I don't share your POV.

[Frank Kneeland]

I am retired.  I don't need a job.  I don't want a job.  I play video poker for its entertainment value.  Naturally, I try to enjoy that entertainment at the lowest possible cost.
 
I've been playing video poker for about twenty years, having started before I retired.  I have experienced the highs and extreme lows that occur.
 
Having said all that, when the God of Randomness chooses to smile broadly upon me, as occasionally happens,  I find that it's a lot more fun than when the opposite occurs.
 
So, yes, I don't share your POV.I would not expect you to. I'm simply stating that I cannot understand why people derive entertainment from something I find so boring. It puzzles me, that's all. So far no one has ever been able to explain to me adequately why they enjoy VP. In fact, all the discussions I have had on the topic usually end up with the person I'm talking to getting very upset and shouting at me for ruining their fun or something to that effect.Basically the same reaction you'd expect to get when telling someone there is no Santa for the first time.Anyway no need to reply. I'll can remain puzzled It's my normal state these days.Just know that when you make comments about playing VP for "fun" there is someone out there in cyber space thinking, "huh...how is that even possible???)I was not trying to challenge your POV only share mine.~FK

[BOOPSAHOY]

  Frank-I have a friend that loves to fish. He was offered a job fishing in tournaments- I asked if he was going to take it-he said hell no-then its a job and not fun anymore. Maybe that can explain it a little?

[OTABILL]

  Frank-I have a friend that loves to fish. He was offered a job fishing in tournaments- I asked if he was going to take it-he said hell no-then its a job and not fun anymore. Maybe that can explain it a little?

 
Agree there is a difference when you do something for fun as opposed to having it as a profession. My stepson loves cooking but never wanted  to be a chef. He felt it would diminish his enjoyment from his passion.
 
As for what one finds boring, that is one's individual taste(s). We all have different interests. I find golf a boring sport. To many it is the passion of their life. I'd rather fish or play VP for that matter.  Had a friend who was an avid stamp collector. Many find that boring. For him it provided endless enjoyment for many years. As an overused cliche points out, to each his own. So Frank, you are no different then anyone else.

[Frank Kneeland]

As an overused cliche points out, to each his own. So Frank, you are no different then anyone else.Now that might just have been about the nicest thing anyone has said to me recently. I've been feeling very isolated lately. Thank you. Good luck out there.~FK

[klockman]

Frank - I certainly understand your point. Playing any game at a casino can be very boring especially the more you start to understand the odds.....it eventually just becomes a grind.
 
However at this point in my life here's what I like about playing blackjack or video poker:
I don't play to become a professional player or to make money....my goal is simply to play so that i break as close to even in the long run and in the mean time get to take all kinds of trips with my wife to fancy hotels and restaurants for free that we would not pay for normally. So basically I learn the games as best as I can so I can get free vacations.

[sweetc]

Phil,
Just my 5¢ worth.   I prefer multi-hand (MH) to single play almost every day of the week. I usually play lower MH denomination to match my bankroll. We're lucky to have several good pay return (most games around 98%) 5¢ MH 50-100 machines available. When the bank roll is low like this week, we only play MH. The general benefit is that we usually get something back on each hand vs single play-something or nothing. It also allows us to play higher volatile games like TDB and Dbl Bonus DW and even multiple hands at single credit per hand (another option for volatile games and another topic).

For example, being dealt 4 deuces (50 x 1) and hitting 7 w/Aces on Dbl Bonus DW this week covered both Sweet C and my bank roll. Wouldn't have hit 7 on 10X5. Only a RF kills you pay back wise. We can often play for hours @ 15-20 hands x 5 or 25-50 x1 on a $100. Give MH a try!

Lucky Larry