For poker I mean no limit texas hold 'em. For baccarat I mean the game with unlimited free hands and the dragon bonus (10to1, 30to1)
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Poker is for people who exploit weaker players (and chess players don't do this?) and steal their money (how can you "steal" peoples money that they offer into a pot?) .. sounds like someone had a bad night at the table..
All I can comment on is the comparison between poker and chess. Both games require delicate skill and a detached zen-like cool in order to play effectively
Ran affinity and goblins in my day.
my usual was a basic was a library life/denial deck.. Blue/Green/Black.. great game, the Djinn deck required a good draw on the dual lands to start as djinn came in all 5 colors.
@tigerprowl, I got out of mtg after revised as what you are saying is probably true but if you have wealth of cards and create a bunch of equal decks with fun theme's so no one has to spend all nite on deck creation it can be a great party game, even for those that have in fact kissed a girl...
I was one of the highest ranked brazilian players of mtg, and the game is very good, but WotC ruined it. It can't happen with chess or poker, so, I tried to migrate.


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