You know how some people run all over the internet and when a new article is posted, they then put a post just saying "First" like it's something special to have the first post in a new place?

so... FIRST!

coan.net: Second!
Public beta test will start later today.

Third!

Is there already a release date?

joshi tm: Check out http://www.brainking.info

Oh, and forth!

coan.net: Fifth! That makes a straight ;)

Thanks, normally the entries pop on top of my Main page, not this time :(

joshi tm: I think there is a short delay in it showing - it is showing for me now.

joshi tm: I'd call it a full boat, coan.nets over joshi tms

The first wave of bugs has been fixed. Keep testing.

Is one of the games I played here, my opponent had Q of diamonds and I had 7d. All community cards are diamonds, among them Ace of Diamonds. Should there be split or wins my opponent the pot for having a better Flush?

joshi tm: Yes, I would like to know the correct answer too. I was the one with Q.

Fencer: Qd wins, the 5 higher cards are taken for each flush.

(see http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/handRankHigh.php )

emelin: Thanks emelin. So I have to implement this rule. I've been thinking that only the highest card counts in a flush.

First reaction is i like it a lot, its clean & simple to use.

Would it be possible to have some sound.

e.g. when its our bet, and when we get down to 10 seconds ? Just so we can play our other games or make a cup of tea at the same time and not miss our go

Many Poker sites use it, and it certainly help

(of course it would need to be optional)

MadMonkey: Yes! sometimes I'm also watching TV, and it would be nice to not have to stare at the computer screen to make sure it's not my turn!

Fencer:its the best 5 cards

will there be any tourny's soon?

i play this game all the time, if you need more testers, i'll be happy to help. i can't wait for it to get here.

ellieoop:well lets play!

I'm on table 1

ellieoop: There are a few playing on a no-limit table right now

http://brainking.com/en/PlayOnlinePoker?g=15

(even thought I have to leave now..... I'm sure Fencer would love to see a full table to see how it handles)

Is Omaha Hold em coming too?

Anyone fancy a game of limited now?

joshi tm: I think it's just Omaha, not Omaha Hold'em, right?

Fencer:

Pedro Martínez: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha_hold_%27em
It says "Omaha hold 'em (or Omaha holdem or simply Omaha)".

Fencer: Yup, I believe you've learned that by clicking my smiley below...

Fencer: it's called 6th st. omaha at pogo.
the cards close too fast when the game is over, and it's hard to see the winning hand.

ellieoop: read the board...it tells you who won and with what cards

I'ld like to see different colors for system messages, all that blue is not good readable.

joshi tm: agreed

joshi tm: If you click on the blue up arrow above the chat box it will increase the font size and is much more readable

Bernice: ty, and thx viking for that tip.that will help to read it.

I would like to see the option to have the chat area below the board.

nodnarbo: would there be enough room?

there isnt much room below the board now, altho I must admit it would be easier to see what others are doing :)

Bernice: I have enough room, in fact more room under the board the way I have my computer set up.

Typically, that is on every other site I've played, when a player times out, they are forced to fold. Otherwise a vindictive player can really extend the time to play.

I would guess that if they have to call, they would fold. But if "check" is still available, the action on a timeout should still be Fold.

Summertop: Totally true. And multiple time outs should kick the player from the table.

emelin: time outs will kick player out at the end of a hand I believe

I've noticed that when a player is not allowed to raise anymore the fold button is moved over to the right of the call button. I think that this is a bad idea because people will accidentally fold when they intend to raise. (this has happened to me once already) The fold button should always stay under the call button.

gee whiz, it hasnt taken long for the novelty to wear off....I keep going in for a game and no one is there :(

Bernice: Well, Europe sleeps now and America is getting ready to go to bed as well...:)

Bernice: I figured it would be a lot more busy myself - which is why I created so many tables.... I guess I did not need to create so many.... but then again, maybe once it is done testing, it might be more popular.

(or of course the reason might be that people who come to a turn based game site are not too interested in live games... even though I've jumped in on a few games, I know myself I won't play too much myself.)

I even got a new "poker face"

coan.net: I do expect that this will bring in a new crowd once it hits google

Vikings: That is a good point - I can also see it bringing in new people... and possible introduce "turn based" games to people who never played that way before.

anyone up for a game?

Some other suggestions :

- Blind bets are forced moves, so no need to ask players to do them. This will save time.
- An auto check/fold option, common feature in poker clients.(very useful when playing multi tables)
- No fold button when you can check, noone would (should) do that.

emelin: But you can also leave the table instead of placing a blind bet. That's why it is not forced until you set the "automatic blind bets" option.

Fencer:Right, so maybe just check the auto blind bets by default, this could help beginner players.

emelin: Good idea.

having played it for the frist time last night
i was surprised on how long it was taking to play one game nearly 10 mins
may i suggest that the alotted time is cut by at least half if not by three quarters

Snoopy: 60 seconds per move is for beta testing, mostly. Real tables will be created with 30 secs or less.
On the other hand, people with slower connection should be given a chance not to timeout too often.