Corrupt game maker Encore (Black Jack)
Quote: HeySlickBottom - line my 2008 version is corrupt.
When the word 'corrupt' is used to describe software, it generally means that it became changed between the version that was written and the version that reached your computer. With 21st Century disks and internet connectivity, such corruption is rare because of something called a checksum. If there is anything wrong with your game, it will be that the algorithm is not a true representation of the game of BlackJack. That would be down to sloppy or careless programming, which is very, very common.
Unless the game asserts on it's packaging that it gives a faithful reproduction of real life BlackJack, then you have no gripe.
Go and complain about something that matters, to someone who can make a difference to improve the world.
- Me -
$:o)
Quote: HeySlickSo NOW you think you've figured ME and others out - WOW! Another entity I have disdain for,maybe you should ponder this little quote below
"The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all"
- Harry S Truman -
FYI There's no period after his initial (S) because he didn't really have a middle name.
Another item you are wrong on. Both Harry S. Truman and correct writing techniques put a period after the "S". Middle initials receive a period even if they don't stand for anything.
Here's his own signature...
ZCore13
Quote: HeySlickSOO! you're ok with this game being corrupt because it's not real money? As I said above I despise cheaters, how come you can't understand that?
Games are, by the definition I am familiar with, "fun ways to waste time".
If you don't find it fun, don't waste your time on it.
Otherwise, consider it to be educational software, giving any who use it the opportunity to learn that the house always wins.
Quote: OnceDearWhen the word 'corrupt' is used to describe software, it generally means that it became changed between the version that was written and the version that reached your computer. With 21st Century disks and internet connectivity, such corruption is rare because of something called a checksum. If there is anything wrong with your game, it will be that the algorithm is not a true representation of the game of BlackJack. That would be down to sloppy or careless programming, which is very, very common.
Unless the game asserts on it's packaging that it gives a faithful reproduction of real life BlackJack, then you have no gripe.
Go and complain about something that matters, to someone who can make a difference to improve the world.
Thanks again for your input - it really surprises me how long this topic/thread has gone on. BTW I live 100 miles from Reno. I used to enjoy going to Reno and playing BJ - NOT anymore. FYI The current administration and its leaders are SO deceitful and corrupt - therefore I'll make my own personal improvements.
Quote: HeySlickThanks again for your input - it really surprises me how long this topic/thread has gone on.
At least one of the dice is a two! $;o)
Quote:FYI The current administration and its leaders are SO deceitful and corrupt - therefore I'll make my own personal improvements.
I haven't the first clue what you mean by the second part of that sentence. But don't bother explaining.
Quote: HeySlickThank you for the welcome back
Personally I don't care if others DON'T care --- I know how corrupt this game plays out whenever I start betting big monies. BTW I despise cheaters regardless of the method or fashion of said cheat. If you and others can't understand that then so be it. FYI texasplumr all my exes live in Texas.
Hahahahah yes, mine do too!
Quote: texasplumrHahahahah yes, mine do too!
Of course they do or would - btw I live in California. I was stationed at Fort Bliss in 1968 after my 13 month tour of duty in Korea - then I got levied to Vietnam for a 7 month tour of duty.
This explains why you're unreasonably upset about buggy software from last decade. Engineering philosophy in the 60s was more often "build to last." These days it's "minimum viable product" and "planned obsolescence."Quote: HeySlickOf course they do or would - btw I live in California. I was stationed at Fort Bliss in 1968 after my 13 month tour of duty in Korea - then I got levied to Vietnam for a 7 month tour of duty.
Point is, there's no point in being upset about software (or hardware) that's long past its end-of-life. That's like being upset about not having 802.11ac drivers for your Apple IIgs.
Quote: Zcore13Another item you are wrong on. Both Harry S. Truman and correct writing techniques put a period after the "S". Middle initials receive a period even if they don't stand for anything.
Here's his own signature...
ZCore13
BTW I'm NOT wrong (check-out the 2 bolded areas below)
Why is there no period after "S" in Truman's middle name?
In Truman's autobiography, he stated, "My Grandfather Truman's name was Anderson Shipp Truman and my Grandfather Young's name was Solomon Young, so I received the S for both of them." He once joked that the S was a name, not an initial, and it should not have a period. The park service does not use a period. However many official documents and his presidential library all use a period. Both are correct.
And since he used a period, that's the way to spell it. His choice. You don't call Mohammed Ali Cassius Clay do you?
ZCore13
Quote: Zcore13You forgot to bold the part where he said he was joking about not using a period.
And since he used a period, that's the way to spell it. His choice. You don't call Mohammed Ali Cassius Clay do you?
ZCore13
Certainly NOT -- unlike you at least I know how to correctly spell his name. FYI it's (Muhammad Ali).
Quote: AxelWolfMy question is, why do you keep playing the game?
Just to see if I can win (sometimes).
(btw the bolded type reminded me of this beautiful song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAF5LgesWXY
to find someone you truly love seeing is A lot like this song/title
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCoZLDwMamE
bonus tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdbAYcKfPxY
I started playing this morning a little after 6 am Saturday morning (10/24/2015). I decided to keep track of how many BJ's/21 the dealer got in the course of my playing time --- The dealer collectedly pulled 21 over 100 times -- WOW! every single time the dealer had a deuce showing they got a 21 hand - WOW! I live 100 miles from Reno, I used to enjoy going to Reno occasionally and, playing BJ. Those days are OVER.
Quote: HeySlickI contend this game maker (i.e.,Encore) has programmed the game of Black Jack - therefore deceiving potential buyers into thinking their buying a legitimate game of BJ. I've played this game for hours upon hours and, there's NO doubt whatsoever the powers that be (computer programmers) have corrupted this game. IMO Encore should be forthright and label their games IE these games have been programmed (wishful thinking I suppose). I despise the deception of Encore -- I am determined to inform others about this deceitful game maker of Black Jack (Encore). Here are a few of the issues I have with Encores version of BJ. BTW I got this game as a gift sometime ago so I can't get a refund.
1. Dealer hits 21, 9 times out of 10 when said player has 20 (dealer gets 21 whenever player has 21 way to often)!
2. Dealer push hands are unbelievable (repeatedly every playing session)
3. Dealer hits BJ every time player raises their bet.
4. Dealer gets 20 practically 75-80 % of the time.
You are very paranoid. According to our math two experts here in this forum, losing or winning 10000 hands in a row is very possible, and such streak could happen tomorrow.
Quote: 777You are very paranoid. According to our math two experts here in this forum, losing or winning 10000 hands in a row is very possible, and such streak could happen tomorrow.
777, you are a joker!
I don't know which is sillier: The OP complaining like hell about some faulty ancient game software has cost him nothing, or your response which takes an unrelated side-swipe against those who debate the meaning of infinity.
Quote: HeySlickI haven't played my Encore game of BJ in awhile,SO.
ffs. We agree that the software is probably defective. What's left to prove? Are you some sort of crazy masochist?
It's like going back to a rusty razor blade that always makes your chin bleed to see if it has suddenly got sharp again and then grumbling when it cuts your chin AGAIN.
Just chuck it in the bloody bin! Give us closure!
Quote: OnceDear777, you are a joker!
I don't know which is sillier: The OP complaining like hell about some faulty ancient game software has cost him nothing, or your response which takes an unrelated side-swipe against those who debate the meaning of infinity.
In all of your supposed conclusions you still haven't gotten the point of my qualm -- I DESPISE cheaters and that includes Encore the maker of many games like the one I foolishly play i.e., just TO see if I can win occasionally. IMO if said game maker (s) can't make legitimate games like the aforementioned -- then they shouldn't be in business...period!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilting_at_windmills#Etymology
Thank you for your crusading stance determined to rid the world of scumbags that bring misery upon the world by selling cheap defective weapons that maim our brave young men and crack cocaine mixed with rat feces entertainment software that doesn't entertain.
Would you join me in a class action against charity shops which sell second hand jigsaws without checking that all the pieces are there?
Quote: OnceDearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quixotism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilting_at_windmills#Etymology
Thank you for your crusading stance determined to rid the world of scumbags that bring misery upon the world by selling cheap defective weapons that maim our brave young men and crack cocaine mixed with rat feces entertainment software that doesn't entertain.
Would you join me in a class action against charity shops which sell second hand jigsaws without checking that all the pieces are there?
Most people like a little ass/piece every once in a while - BUT there's always an exception to that theory IE a smart ass.
I'll join, and also name the programmers at Comcast who cut off my DVR recordings with one minute still left in the show -- and then have the same program available on OnDemand but now you can't fast forward through the first 59 minutes that you just watched...Quote: OnceDearWould you join me in a class action against charity shops which sell second hand jigsaws without checking that all the pieces are there?
Quote: MathExtremistI'll join, and also name the programmers at Comcast who cut off my DVR recordings with one minute still left in the show -- and then have the same program available on OnDemand but now you can't fast forward through the first 59 minutes that you just watched...
CHEATERS!!!!
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Big businesses, medium businesses, small businesses, sole traders.
CHEATERS!!!!
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Nothing but liars and cheats the lot of them. Let's spread the word and put them all out of business. But first we have unfinished business with Encore.
Quote: OnceDearCHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
Big businesses, medium businesses, small businesses, sole traders.
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
CHEATERS!!!!
Nothing but liars and cheats the lot of them. Let's spread the word and put them all out of business. But first we have unfinished business with Encore.
la-di-da seems appropriate ms? OnceDear.
I also decided to keep track of my play for 30 minutes - in that 30 minutes the dealer had the following:
1. 8 BJ hands
2. 11 21 hands
3. 9 push hands
4. dealer hits BJ/21 whenever I have a 20 hand or raise my bet (frequently and often)
Bottom-line this game maker is deceitful - of course I could just STOP playing. But, that isn't going to resolve my underlying issue with this game maker. DON'T buy this crooked game.
Does the person who gave you the gift know how much you hate it?
You know there are lots of online sites where you can play blackjack for free, right? Go play there.
Quote: MathExtremistWhat will resolve your underlying issue with this game maker? You've been complaining about this for almost a year and you didn't spend a dime on the software. You got it as a gift.
Does the person who gave you the gift know how much you hate it?
You know [tb]here are lots of online sites where you can play blackjack for free, right? Go play there.
Of course your right -- however,I would not Trust any online games of chance regardless of price --- this savvy dude isn't about to go that route. I'm just irked about this game --- come on mister MathExtremist U understand my point - e.g.,things in your world/mind always need to add-up,right? same should go for the maker of said game.
Quote: HeySlickQuote: MathExtremist
You know [tb]here are lots of online sites where you can play blackjack for free, right? Go play there.
I would not Trust any online games of chance regardless of price --- this savvy dude isn't about to go that route.
Savvy Dude is not an expression that I'd use to describe you. The words that I would use would get me suspended. I exit this thread and block the OP. Bye.
Quote: OnceDearQuote: HeySlickQuote: MathExtremist
You know there are lots of online sites where you can play blackjack for free, right? Go play there.
I would not Trust any online games of chance regardless of price --- this savvy dude isn't about to go that route.
Savvy Dude is not an expression that I'd use to describe you. The words that I would use would get me suspended. I exit this thread and block the OP. Bye.
BTW you could send me a PM i.e., if you weren't so fearful? --- LMAO!
Quote: HeySlickJust to see if I can win (sometimes).
(btw the bolded type reminded me of this beautiful song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAF5LgesWXY
to find someone you truly love seeing is A lot like this song/title
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCoZLDwMamE
bonus tune
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdbAYcKfPxY
Since this particular post of mine is about my second Love -- I've always loved this tune by Elvis Presley 'She's Not You' I just heard the B side and thought I would share it with others -- enjoy my friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q4T8Wk5KE0
Here's the A side of the tune above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZQwc0yUZIM
