Sacramento's Number one Casino

[Chambers]

Afraid not, but it such a good roll almost certainly (it does in this case) means you'll win the strategy section

He's like a different player. Chambers is caught off by Philip significantly upping his game. I have no idea what he is planning. ''I see you were just warming up.''

His bluster is to little avail however.

Contest bluff 2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-05 12:32:57	Chambers rolls 5 to contest Philips Bluff int 3 + empathy 2 (10 Again)	4, 2, 3, 10, 6, 10, 7	2 successes

Poker 4 suxx

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-05 12:36:43	[06] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	7, 8, 6	1 success
2024-04-05 12:36:43	[05] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	8, 5, 8	2 successes
2024-04-05 12:36:43	[04] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	7, 6, 1	failure
2024-04-05 12:36:43	[03] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	9, 7, 4	1 success
2024-04-05 12:36:43	[02] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	5, 7, 2	failure
2024-04-05 12:36:43	[01] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	3, 5, 5	failure

Chambers himself plays a little better then the previous hand over all inspite of himself. But will it be enough.

[Philip Crosen]

With his facade unwavering, he manages to get Chambers to fold, handing him a quite large- sized pot for free by brazenly going all-in on the river. Philip declines to show his cards, and gives Chambers an expectant look. Got you that time. he thought, pleased with himself. "Go again?" he smugly asked him, returning the taunts Chambers had given him with interest, the victory buoying him inwardly, though he didn`t let it show.

Poker vs. Chambers 15 suxx (E-sux)

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-05 13:30:46	[06] Philip Crosen rolls 6 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 +0 (unreadable) + 2(bluff successful)) (10 Again)	4, 10, 9, 9, 8, 2, 2	4 successes
2024-04-05 13:30:46	[05] Philip Crosen rolls 6 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 +0 (unreadable) + 2(bluff successful)) (10 Again)	9, 9, 3, 10, 5, 4, 3	3 successes
2024-04-05 13:30:46	[04] Philip Crosen rolls 6 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 +0 (unreadable) + 2(bluff successful)) (10 Again)	1, 6, 7, 8, 7, 3	1 success
2024-04-05 13:30:46	[03] Philip Crosen rolls 6 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 +0 (unreadable) + 2(bluff successful)) (10 Again)	9, 5, 2, 7, 2, 1	1 success
2024-04-05 13:30:46	[02] Philip Crosen rolls 6 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 +0 (unreadable) + 2(bluff successful)) (10 Again)	5, 8, 10, 10, 2, 8, 5, 9	5 successes
2024-04-05 13:30:46	[01] Philip Crosen rolls 6 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 +0 (unreadable) + 2(bluff successful)) (10 Again)	2, 3, 1, 3, 9, 2	1 success

[Chambers]

Its a good thing chambers is not to attached to his money because the enchanter takes a sizeable chuck out of his pile with that expert playing. Casting his cards down admitting defeat. That's what I get for playing an enchanter, magic or no they do have a reputation for being lucky.


"Very well played Reggie.'' But the night is still young. ''But we both know the cards change with each hand.'' The cards had very little to do with that last hand though. He throws a few chips from his diminished pile to cover the blind and is dealt in.

Personally bluffing came to close to lying for him and he had no mind to cheat on a friendly contest. So he keeps to his lane pitting his ability to read others against the inscrutable deadpan of Philip.

Read Philip 2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 02:21:45	Chambers rolls 5 to Read his opponent (Philip Crosen) Int 3 +empathy 2 (10 Again)	2, 5, 6, 5, 10, 9	2 successes

He opts for no joke or bluster this time, just sharp eyes taking in the awakened across the table.

[Philip Crosen]

"Thanks. Beginner`s luck I guess."
he told him, accepting the complement somewhat humbly, before nodding in agreement with Chambers. Yes, and that means lots more attempts to get your money. he thought with glee as his inner greed demon could not get enough. Then he went back to his deadpan to attempt to prevent him from getting anything out of him. However, his latest attempt at a bluff was a farce at best, and an overextension at worst.

Are you allowed to not do a stratagem, or do you have to decide between bluffing, cheating or reading each time? Assume ties go to defender, on the reading attempt?

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 06:22:34	Philip Crosen rolls 4 to prevent being read(Manipulation 2+ Subterfuge 2) (10 Again)	8, 4, 9, 3	2 successes

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 06:22:57	Philip Crosen rolls 5 to Bluffing(Manipulation 2+ Subterfuge 2 + 1(detect lies)) (10 Again)	2, 5, 6, 7, 6	failure

[Chambers]

Yes ties go to the defender. And you could declare no strategy if you want, no risk, no reward. If dice are rolled they must be used of course

Still can't get a good read on his hand. Your good Philip. Chambers takes the moment to study his fellow mage and does not he seems overly confident from his previous success. Good thing these are separate hands. ''Okay lets how things shake out this time shall we.'' Showing some inexperience at the table as that was a term for games that use dice not cards.

contest the bluff 3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 11:55:11	Chambers rolls 5 to contest Philips Bluff int 3 + empathy 2 (10 Again)	4, 7, 10, 9, 8, 7	3 successes

Poker 11 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 11:59:59	[06] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	10, 2, 2, 9	2 successes
2024-04-06 11:59:59	[05] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	8, 2, 7	1 success
2024-04-06 11:59:59	[04] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	10, 8, 1, 8	3 successes
2024-04-06 11:59:59	[03] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	6, 6, 9	1 success
2024-04-06 11:59:59	[02] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	4, 7, 9	1 success
2024-04-06 11:59:59	[01] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	10, 9, 3, 8	3 successes

It might not have been as skill full as Philip in the last round but it seems chambers finds his stride this time, and plays a good hand of poker.

[Philip Crosen]

His hand was bad, and his obvious bluff was seen through. That was not his hand. "Well done you." he said, supporting his friend. He hated giving up riches, but such was poker and there was no need to be a sore loser. But it was what it was, so all he had was "Eh, next time I guess."

Poker 5 suxx

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 12:24:16	[06] Philip Crosen rolls 3 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 -1 (bluff fail)) (10 Again)	1, 1, 8	1 success
2024-04-06 12:24:16	[05] Philip Crosen rolls 3 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 -1 (bluff fail)) (10 Again)	6, 2, 7	failure
2024-04-06 12:24:16	[04] Philip Crosen rolls 3 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 -1 (bluff fail)) (10 Again)	4, 10, 6, 8	2 successes
2024-04-06 12:24:16	[03] Philip Crosen rolls 3 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 -1 (bluff fail)) (10 Again)	3, 4, 3	failure
2024-04-06 12:24:16	[02] Philip Crosen rolls 3 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 -1 (bluff fail)) (10 Again)	5, 5, 3	failure
2024-04-06 12:24:16	[01] Philip Crosen rolls 3 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2 -1 (bluff fail)) (10 Again)	7, 8, 8	2 successes

[Chambers]

I got you this time. Although his win had not been as absolute as Philips in the previous hand and he was still down chips from his starting funds. ''Thanks. Just good luck really.'' His eyes twinkle with mirth knowing Philip would both get the jest and hoping he understood nothing was amiss, after all no magic could be felt coming from Chambers.

''Next time it is.'' He finishes his drink asking for another the next time waiting staff walk past. ''Which is seems is right now.'' How far can I push this?

Read Philip 1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 13:31:54	Chambers rolls 5 to Read his opponent (Philip Crosen) Int 3 +empathy 2 (10 Again)	9, 5, 4, 6, 1	1 success

[Philip Crosen]

Philip got the joke, but was not in a joking mood after having lost the last hand. So he resumed his deadpan and just nodded.
"Well, there`s no time like the present."
To empty your wallet. he thought, internally finishing his sentence. No doubt Chambers got his own pun. Glancing at his cards, this time he decided to not do any fancy tricks.

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 14:26:24	Philip Crosen rolls 4 to prevent being read(Manipulation 2+ Subterfuge 2) (10 Again)	10, 4, 3, 2, 4	1 success

"We will settle this man to man, right here. As you say."
he said smiling. He was pumped but he also inwardly hoped that didn`t come across wrong.

Poker 7 suxx

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-06 14:32:31	[06] Philip Crosen rolls 4 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2) (10 Again)	4, 10, 4, 6, 8	2 successes
2024-04-06 14:32:31	[05] Philip Crosen rolls 4 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2) (10 Again)	7, 7, 7, 6	failure
2024-04-06 14:32:31	[04] Philip Crosen rolls 4 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2) (10 Again)	9, 1, 2, 9	2 successes
2024-04-06 14:32:31	[03] Philip Crosen rolls 4 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2) (10 Again)	6, 7, 7, 2	failure
2024-04-06 14:32:31	[02] Philip Crosen rolls 4 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2) (10 Again)	1, 6, 6, 8	1 success
2024-04-06 14:32:31	[01] Philip Crosen rolls 4 to Poker vs Chambers(Int 3+ Comp 3 -2) (10 Again)	9, 4, 9, 5	2 successes

[Chambers]

Eyebrows raise. ''Switching it up are we?'' Nice straight forward poker. Shame I can't read him at all.

He accepts his new drink as the round plays out.

Poker 4 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-07 05:33:03	[06] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	3, 7, 5	failure
2024-04-07 05:33:03	[05] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	4, 7, 3	failure
2024-04-07 05:33:03	[04] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	1, 7, 8	1 success
2024-04-07 05:33:03	[03] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	6, 3, 4	failure
2024-04-07 05:33:03	[02] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	3, 4, 2	failure
2024-04-07 05:33:03	[01] Chambers rolls 3 to Poker vs Philip Int 3 +comp 3 -2 -1 (failure to read) (10 Again)	8, 10, 10, 6, 5	3 successes

It's closer then the previous hands but he is ultimately out played as momentum swings back into Philips court.

Okay two can play this game. and the second one needs to really up his game. A little internal berating of his own carelessness. ''I think it's about time you take the first move.'' Maybe this is where I'm losing out, being to hasty. ''Lets see if you've got what it takes to capitalise on these gains of yours.'' How will this play out when we shake things up a little.

[Philip Crosen]

It was 2-1, not counting the initial tie. And even the hand he`d lost hadn`t been a total rout either.
"Yeah, I try not to be too predictable. Can`t have that, now can we?"
But still, the evening was young. And he wanted to continue to try his best. So he tried his hand at bluffing him him again.

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2024-04-07 05:48:42	Philip Crosen rolls 5 to Bluffing(Manipulation 2+ Subterfuge 2 + 1(detect lies)) (10 Again)	3, 7, 1, 9, 7	1 success

"Yeah, let`s."