Graphics (vs Slots)
August 9th, 2018 at 1:56:13 AM
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Why have the graphics on video slots improved so dramatically while video poker still looks much the same as when it was invented?
Is it purely a matter of tradition? Would the possibility of greater appeal to new players be outweighed by the cost?
Is it purely a matter of tradition? Would the possibility of greater appeal to new players be outweighed by the cost?
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August 9th, 2018 at 6:40:20 AM
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I'm guessing here, but I would say the useful life of a VP machine is far greater than a slot. The games haven't changed much in 20 years, so no need to change out the program.
Slots seem to be always advancing, so the latest technology gets implemented faster.
Slots seem to be always advancing, so the latest technology gets implemented faster.
August 9th, 2018 at 6:59:25 AM
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Quote: AlexRWhy have the graphics on video slots improved so dramatically while video poker still looks much the same as when it was invented?
Is it purely a matter of tradition? Would the possibility of greater appeal to new players be outweighed by the cost?
Companies have tried making "fancier" video poker games but the players seem to always defer back to the traditional games.
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August 9th, 2018 at 7:12:01 AM
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Neophytes probably don't gravitate to Video Poker so there is little incentive to capture new players. Why make cosmetic changes that cost time and money but seem to offer no increase in revenue.
August 9th, 2018 at 11:11:15 AM
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It's a card game. I just want to see pictures of cards, nothing more, not even different fonts.
August 9th, 2018 at 3:50:22 PM
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Around the mid-2000s, there was a video poker game with a large, vertical monitor showing floating hands that dealt you cards onto a green table, but it was the same video poker, if I recall correctly. Even before I knew about user interface, I felt like it was too slow. The tried-and-true look and feel still works best!
August 9th, 2018 at 3:59:29 PM
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There are many old looking Slot graphics too. ;) Treasures Of Troy looks like it was made in 1970. Coyote Moon looks 1980. :)
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August 9th, 2018 at 4:04:34 PM
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I still play "old-school" 3 reel slot machines, with five lines. I prefer the ones with lights in them, but it's not a deal killer. One time I won $5,000 at a $1x5 lines plain double diamond. All video slot machines are off limits to me. I got tired of losing money playing lame video games with no skill.
August 13th, 2018 at 10:53:57 PM
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The video poker machine I was thinking of is the Bally Game Magic, which is from 1999 according to arcade-history.com
August 14th, 2018 at 12:10:36 AM
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Or this...
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
August 14th, 2018 at 12:32:10 AM
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I feel like the novelty of that would wear thin pretty fast.
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August 14th, 2018 at 8:13:04 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfOr this...
THAT'S it!!! Thanks for correcting me!
I see it was discussed back in this 2014 thread.
August 14th, 2018 at 8:49:22 AM
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Quote: smoothgrhTHAT'S it!!! Thanks for correcting me!
I see it was discussed back in this 2014 thread.
I had a working Odyssey game that I gave away for free, it was just to heavy for me to move.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
August 14th, 2018 at 9:18:26 AM
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I hate you. I love them.Quote: DRichQuote: smoothgrhTHAT'S it!!! Thanks for correcting me!
I see it was discussed back in this 2014 thread.
I had a working Odyssey game that I gave away for free, it was just to heavy for me to move.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
August 14th, 2018 at 9:41:28 AM
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I wish they would design vp games with more flexibility, so someone who usually plays slots can enjoy fun graphical elements, but someone who just wants to play poker can press a turbo button to turn all that stuff off.
August 14th, 2018 at 10:27:31 AM
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Quote: HugoSlaviaI wish they would design vp games with more flexibility, so someone who usually plays slots can enjoy fun graphical elements, but someone who just wants to play poker can press a turbo button to turn all that stuff off.
That's actually a really good idea. Nice feature for them to add and freshen up some games.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
August 14th, 2018 at 10:46:56 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsThat's actually a really good idea. Nice feature for them to add and freshen up some games.
Yeah, right now on teh standard machines, they have the three speed settings for dealing the cards. They could change it to an animation setting.. "slow" becomes full animation, "medium" has some animation, "fast" has no animation.
I like that concept....
August 14th, 2018 at 3:43:20 PM
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Would any of the changes suggested increase play time and/or attract new players? Doubtful.
They do keep coming up with new types of poker requiring new programming, so why can’t they update the graphics at the same time?
At one time, the big thing in VP was 3-play. Then 5-play, 10-play, 50-play and finally 100-play. Today, you’re lucky to find a 5-play machine. Why is that? Figure out that answer and maybe you’ll also figure out why the nicer graphics machines mentioned in this thread are gone...
They do keep coming up with new types of poker requiring new programming, so why can’t they update the graphics at the same time?
At one time, the big thing in VP was 3-play. Then 5-play, 10-play, 50-play and finally 100-play. Today, you’re lucky to find a 5-play machine. Why is that? Figure out that answer and maybe you’ll also figure out why the nicer graphics machines mentioned in this thread are gone...
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