CrazyJoe 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 what is tain?another networkhttp://www.tainpoker.com/roach/rootpage.do?pageId=1but i just read they are joining Tribeca, so it would just be Tribeca I guess. I only played PokerShare when it was on that network, but it seemed ok. Link to post Share on other sites
HangukMiguk 8 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 and might as well get some California Hold Em hahaless bad beatsQueue in post by CaliforniaHoldEm how we should all play this gamewhy not? if we're getting bold here, why not? Link to post Share on other sites
DrawingDeadInDM 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 What makes you think they won't? You're right, the guy who bought a bag doesn't get 7, but he does buy himself some amount of trouble, correct? When did I lose touch with reality? I don't know, let's mark it at about the point that reality changed, when 2 of the biggest dogs in the industry pulled the plug on U.S. players. That doesn't strike you as a warning, that maybe, just maybe it might be a good time to pull the plug on your internet gaming for awhile?Correct me if I'm wrong--because I may very well be--but, I thought it was only illegal for companies to offer real-money poker, but that it wasn't illegal to play real money poker on the internet? I've played very little online, so, I've failed to make myself entirely aware of the current situations. In fact, all this hubub is why I've always chosen to play predominantly live. Link to post Share on other sites
GuYuTe 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Thanks for the hasty answer, Negreanu.I realize FCP probably doesn't know specifically which network it will move to, but do you know if FCP will retain the java interface? OnGame closing its' doors really hurts Mac players, whose only remaining option is Full Tilt or to buy a new computer that can run BootCamp. Either way it sucks.I suppose one could run Virtual PC as well, but it really doesn't cut it. Continuing to provide a java method of play would really be a boon to FCP; I think the Mac market is a sizeable niche that shouldn't be ignored. Link to post Share on other sites
blueodum 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Daniel,Tribeca = good software + badugi! Link to post Share on other sites
gwoo10 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Thanks for the hasty answer, Negreanu.I realize FCP probably doesn't know specifically which network it will move to, but do you know if FCP will retain the java interface? OnGame closing its' doors really hurts Mac players, whose only remaining option is Full Tilt or to buy a new computer that can run BootCamp. Either way it sucks.I suppose one could run Virtual PC as well, but it really doesn't cut it. Continuing to provide a java method of play would really be a boon to FCP; I think the Mac market is a sizeable niche that shouldn't be ignored.Virtual PC sucks ***! For a few hundred you can get a decent used windows machine nowadays Link to post Share on other sites
Loismustdie 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Correct me if I'm wrong--because I may very well be--but, I thought it was only illegal for companies to offer real-money poker, but that it wasn't illegal to play real money poker on the internet? I've played very little online, so, I've failed to make myself entirely aware of the current situations. In fact, all this hubub is why I've always chosen to play predominantly live. It's illegal to participate in casino style gaming(anytime the house gets a cut)- I am not sure of all the ins and outs of it- that is unregulated in states that have gaming regulations, which I believe is most. Some have actually addresed the internet issue specifically, the majority have not, this newest step is just a sign of things to come. It is, obviously, a grey area because it is so far gone undealt with- how much would the government have to spend to track us? Figure whatever it is they spend to track child pornographers, times several thousand because hopefully there are many more poker players than child pornographers. So, this latest move is a thinly veiled attempt to make us jump through more hoops to break the law, because they can't catch us. My point is that a deal like the Protoge program is a highly hyped deal with peoples real names out there for the government to just grab- google my name and like the first 3 hits is about the Protoge tournament. At a time when online players should be looking to fly as low as possible and stay under the radar, the Protoge program does the opposite- it puts your real name out there for anyone to see. I think that at this moment in the life of internet poker, it's just risky, that's all. Link to post Share on other sites
Ouch-8s 4 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Oh god, somebody shoot me. I'm finding myself agreeing with LoisMustDie. Link to post Share on other sites
Loismustdie 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Oh god, somebody shoot me. I'm finding myself agreeing with LoisMustDie. Sad day for anyone my friend. Link to post Share on other sites
KDawgCometh 2 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've got just two words for this plan and they're both fuck that.Seriously, there are not yet enough players at FCP for it to stand on its own. When you log on and see something like 11040 players currently online, understand that there are probably only about 500 or so logged on from FCP. Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.learn to use pokersitescout when talking about how many players are at the tables Link to post Share on other sites
bigdog3580 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 All I know is wherever FCP goes, I got at least 10 people to sign up for an affiliate program. With Partypoker going out, this leaves alot of players needing somewhere to go. So I hope he picks a good network. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The above guy makes sense.FCP may not have been able to survive on its own in the past, but there will be alot less competition really soon. The few companies staying will be able to pick up alot of extra customers.I am sticking with FCP, until I hear the ATF at the door, then I never met you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I am curious about FCP points, should we use them now or will they be transferred?Pretty hectic, I hope bob comes up with a good Q&A page. Link to post Share on other sites
jooka 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Granted it would take time for them to develop their own software, but that doesn't mean they can't join another network until the new skin is finished...It's definitely a worthwile investment seeing as they have this forum to get great input into what players want and are looking for in a site...Also, by the time the site is finished they'll still have a decent player base from these forums alone plus all the extra business they'll get just being one of the few sites still allowing US players...Imagine that entire $6Billion in online gambling profits going mostly to one site....too much to pass up...NEW SKIN!those new profits you are talking about will be going to the sites that are staying open and availeble now. From what Ive gathered stars will become the majority leader in online poker closely followed by full tilt in the US.(boith sites have bonuses running for new accounts+a reload a FTP) by the time FCP developed there new stand alone software or even got into a lesser known skin those players will only come if the bonus is right. I dont see FCP growing much now that OnGame has jumped ship and left them looking for a new host.Virtual PC sucks ***! For a few hundred you can get a decent used windows machine nowadays http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ if you actually have a mac worth a ****. know whats even funnier? I dont even own a mac and know this ****. mac users are the dumbest crowd of people who buy status not perfomance. Link to post Share on other sites
dlingdling 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 FCP brightened my Friday night with this news. Thanks for being committed to finding solutions. I will wait impatiently for the details.I was bitter about the online sites becoming unavailable. As a micro limit player, I wouldn't move to live play because it's not supported by my meager bankroll. Losing the online option basically meant that I couldn't continue learning poker and earning my way into bigger games. Some of the side implications were scary too: not even being able to learn by watching high limit games anymore, or travelling to a poker-legal territory yet not being able to play because my account address is in the US. I'm glad a few organizations like FCP and Full Tilt aren't caving.One more vote for Mac software. Buying a new MacBook or even converting to a cheap Windows laptop is just not an option for most of us. The reason I started playing on OnGame was its Mac java client. I ended up playing most of my hands on FCP because of the customer-friendliness and the community. I would like to continue with this community and not have to switch hardware to do it. Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I'm a simple gal...........my only requests are for a "fold to any bet button" and a last hand feature, both to make it easier to peruse the forum while playing.Very glad to hear that FCP is trying to find a way to stay open for business with US customers ! Link to post Share on other sites
HangukMiguk 8 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 own a mac and know this ****. mac users are the dumbest crowd of people who buy status not perfomance.personally, i think mac's became not worth a crap when they switched to intel architecture. of course, i am an amd man, so i'm biased.but i've just watched nothing but bad things happen to intel processors. Link to post Share on other sites
Zeatrix 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 WOWThis sucks so much I don't even know where to begin. I played mainly on these sites: Pacific, Party & Eurobet (Ongame). And now all of them are cutting away the fish...Seriously, I can't see there beeing any options for FCP, Microgaming (formerly known as Prima) is the only viable option and I do NOT like their network at all. And on top of that they don't have high volumes, which for me is crucial. Onlt thing they have going is the few sites with incredible rakeback.I guess the only good thing that could happen is if Tain and Tribeca (which have allready announced their merger) will merge with Microgaming, then we'd at least have one network with a few players.Man this sucks... it's killing poker for me.... Link to post Share on other sites
jooka 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 personally, i think mac's became not worth a crap when they switched to intel architecture. of course, i am an amd man, so i'm biased.but i've just watched nothing but bad things happen to intel processors.did you miss the part about me saying I dont own a mac? dont misquote me. as far as amd vs intel the core 2 duo is beating amd at every step. Link to post Share on other sites
HangukMiguk 8 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 did you miss the part about me saying I dont own a mac? dont misquote me. as far as amd vs intel the core 2 duo is beating amd at every step.i actually cut out parts that i didn't mean to in your quote in my original parts. not a misquote. Link to post Share on other sites
cfinnn 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I am sticking with FCP, until I hear the ATF at the door, then I never met you guys. I dont even own a mac and know this ****. mac users are the dumbest crowd of people who buy status not perfomance.If this is what you have to contribute to the conversation, kindly take yourself elsewhere. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
jooka 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 If this is what you have to contribute to the conversation, kindly take yourself elsewhere. Thank you.ya, read the rest of my posts on the situation, still wont change the fact the fact macs are over priced pieces of ****. Link to post Share on other sites
cfinnn 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 ya, read the rest of my posts on the situation, still wont change the fact the fact macs are over priced pieces of ****.Spread the hate. That's what the Internet is for, right?Ok, I refuse to hijack this thread. Nevermind all this. Back to the big FCP news. What does everyone else think? Link to post Share on other sites
jooka 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Spread the truth. That's what the Internet is for, right?Ok, I refuse to hijack this thread. Nevermind all this. Back to the big FCP news. What does everyone else think?FYP. Link to post Share on other sites
CashDriven 0 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Basically I really would like online poker to stay and i believe it will. But the growing/adjusting pains are pretty much unbearable. I think what the Bast... Bill Frist did was ridiculous. I hope that FCP does come up with a solution that retains java because I run Unix and OS X and dont feel like wasting the harddrive space on a windows OS. So Java Client is key i also like being able to play a SnG from my phone... So JAVA is KEY.. Anyway as far as the look and the feel i dont really care as long as it has the basic in turn actions and Keyboard Hotkeys. The network you join (or create) will only be limited by the creativity of your marketing executives. The business is there and ripe for the taking (especially since the fruit is getting put back on the tree).Good Luck FCP, and see the rest of you at the tables... Link to post Share on other sites
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