Recent content by nickelfish

So what's this going to do for counters? I could see it swinging either way. The heat could pick up to protect every last shiny cent in their charge or they could get desperate and loose in the hopes of not scaring off a soul.

So here's a question that isn't so obvious to me: How can I tell if a source (print, net, or otherwise) is reliable? Is there a quick and dirty method, like a certain publishing house I should look for or certain names to avoid? Or am I just stuck researching my research?

I'm still new to the whole thing, so you can take my advice with salt to taste. It seems to me that the best act to put on is one that marks you as vulnerable and weak. Raging alcoholic with deep pockets. Drugged out weirdo slamming down chips for the action. Being a woman or minority other...

You guys are just the tops. Thanks for kickin' all that towards me. swamper: Thanks for the welcome. I'm trying to be conservative and not get drawn in by the idea of counting, rather focusing on the meat and potatoes mechanics that make it work. We're probably looking at holding a bankroll...

Hi there. I'm new. As such, I tried to find a good place to start. I was unsuccessful both perusing the various forums and with the search function. I just couldn't seem to find a place where us newbies could go to ask our stupid questions and earn the scorn of more senior members. Hell, I...