The Table Coach Articles Have Got To Go...
 

They're useless. I sure hope 2+2 isn't paying for them.

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They are not useless, but they have gotten rather empty
the last couple months, IMHO.

Not everyone will enjoy every work of fiction, it is not your judgment that matters as far as whether or not it has value for the magazine.

On the other hand, I would like to see it move along at a better clip, or come to a conclusion. Perhaps someone else will write something entertaining?

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They are not useless, but they have gotten rather empty
the last couple months, IMHO.

Not everyone will enjoy every work of fiction, it is not your judgment that matters as far as whether or not it has value for the magazine.

On the other hand, I would like to see it move along at a better clip, or come to a conclusion. Perhaps someone else will write something entertaining?

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I would always prefer to see this kind of negative comment than that of the original poster. All comments are always welcome, but the second kind actually alert me to potential problems so that I can attempt to work them out.

Of course it will always be impossible to please everyone, especially as my humor can be very dry at times, but I would like to please as many as possible.

Lori

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Yeah...we need more death penalty and political science postings.

Don't read it then.

Thanks for writing them Lori a lot of us look forward to the next one.

-ZEN

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if you had a garden or fruit trees than everyone would like your articles.

its alot tougher to write something that isnt just instructional and please those that are expecting just that.

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I have trouble following Zee's strange words, but I'm a big fan of TC. Lori's writing style is humorous and entertaining. I agree that episodes 6+7 have been disappointments, but like any series, not all the episodes can be wonderful. I think Ep 5 was the first I read, and I absolutely loved it. I went back and read 3+4 and then PMed Lori for 1+2. 1+5 are the best 2, IMHO, but Lori's subtle humor will keep me reading.

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I agree. TC is turning into an epic. I didn't even read this last one because frankly, I don't care any more. But I absolutely love Lori's writing style. VERY entertaining. Adventures of TC needs to be put to bed but I sure hope Lori immediately starts a new series because she's a great writer.

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if you had a garden or fruit trees than everyone would like your articles.

its alot tougher to write something that isnt just instructional and please those that are expecting just that.

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Agreed. Not all of you can expect to have articles that are 100% appreciated across the board like mine.

Barron Vangor Toth
BarronVangorToth.com

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They're useless. I sure hope 2+2 isn't paying for them.

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They are good, better than good even. You have watched far too much Seinfeld to know what is funny (probably).

Mack

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I have trouble following Zee's strange words

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I fixed it so it is easier for you to read:

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If you had a garden or fruit trees, then everyone would like your articles.

It's a lot tougher to write something that isn't just instructional, and please those that are expecting just that.

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What do gardens and fruit trees have to do with anything? I have a Orange tree. I don't think it makes people like me or my writing. Neither do I think that the oranges make me a better writer. Though they are tasty.

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Speak for yourself; they're my favorite part of the magazine.

They've been kind of short lately, though.

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I enjoy the TC articles and look forward to them each month. I rather enjoyed this exchange from this month's article:

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"If the Chiba Lotte Marines win this, they win their first Pacific League pennant since 1974," explained TC, as they watched Tomoya Satozaki hit a two-run double to put the Marines in front in the eighth.


"I knew they would win. I should of bet on it," he whined.


"You didn't really know though," sighed Dave. "Even if you had an expert understanding of the sport, you would only have at most a small edge. Also, 'of' is not a verb."

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I for one enjoy them.
They are entertaining and the occasional tidbits of strategy is always appreciated.
Keep up the good work Lori!

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They are not useless, but they have gotten rather empty
the last couple months, IMHO.

Not everyone will enjoy every work of fiction, it is not your judgment that matters as far as whether or not it has value for the magazine.

On the other hand, I would like to see it move along at a better clip, or come to a conclusion. Perhaps someone else will write something entertaining?

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I would always prefer to see this kind of negative comment than that of the original poster. All comments are always welcome, but the second kind actually alert me to potential problems so that I can attempt to work them out.

Of course it will always be impossible to please everyone, especially as my humor can be very dry at times, but I would like to please as many as possible.

Lori

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I thought the $2 joke was funny, but I agree with the second poster, in that there wasn't enough poker content in this one. I don't know man... FWIW I didn't even think Z's article was particularly enlightening either. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Again... I enjoy reading it, but I wish there was a bit more "shock and awe" in terms of poker content.

--Dave.

Edit: After looking at the Zee post in this forum... I kinda feel bad. Yeah, I did think "it does not rain plums" was hilarious... but... poker content please??!! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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They are not useless, but they have gotten rather empty
the last couple months, IMHO.


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I've only been reading them for the last couple of months, and I've enjoyed them.

I'm a little frustrated by the 2+2 magazine policy of taking stuff offline, thereby preventing me from catching up on the earlier parts.

Much better than Max Shapiro's stuff in Card Player, IMO (which is the only thing I know of that is comparable.).

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The table coach articles are actually one of the best things in the magazine.

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The TC articles are fantastic. great satirical approach to express some sort of morals/ideas. Absolutely hilarious at times, while still keeping it's objective of portraying what the story aims to portray.
Mike

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Agreed. Not all of you can expect to have articles that are 100% appreciated across the board like mine.


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Your articles, well, meh, but this I like very much.

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If you were flying in from outer space, my point lived in the US, and you landed in Russia.

Barron Vangor Toth
BarronVangorToth.com

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If you were flying in from outer space, my point lived in the US, and you landed in Russia.

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Now you're just being pig-headed. (Shock newsflash: BVT involved in pig-headed misunderstanding.) My point was that although I am no great fan of your articles, I appreciated very much your comic timing and chutzpah in making your first post in this thread. The word "this" referred to your quoted post, not to the TC articles. Don't worry, the sarcasm inherent in your claim of "100% appreciation" was not missed.

Thanks for making me spell it out.

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Sigh... But you missed my sarcasm of your sarcasm.

Nothing says Thanksgiving Family Fun like coming online and making snide comments -- especially when you have far too many family members crowding up your home, none of whom I like. And that's not sarcastic. I really dislike most of them. And I hope they read this, especially you, Uncle Bill, who drank all of my scotch already.

To the rest of you (especially JTR): Happy Holidays.

Barron Vangor Toth
BarronVangorToth.com

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And happy holidays to you also. Apologies for the curt tone.

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Sigh... But you missed my sarcasm of your sarcasm.

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now i've seen some classic BVT backtracks in my day, but this one takes the cake. bravo sir.

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Thanks. Except, this isn't one. Nor are probably any of the other "classics" your memory has created.

But thank you for playing. Now if you had only done something useful - like rid my house of the hordes of Hungarians.

Alas...

Barron Vangor Toth
BarronVangorToth.com

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I saw this thread, so I went and read one. Not for me. But what do I care if others like it?

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Nice series of posts. Completely entertaining, and certainly amusing. And I really do like your articles. Keep up the good work, and happy holidays.
Mike

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Nice series of posts. Completely entertaining, and certainly amusing. And I really do like your articles. Keep up the good work, and happy holidays.
Mike

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Even I could catch the sarcasm in this one!

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haha nice

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Personally I really like the two articles that I have read, i.e the two most recent ones.

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It's already been said, but I wanted to chime in as fan if the series, it's usually the first thing I read, after Ed's intros.

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Yep agreed

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I look forward to reading each new TC article each month.

My favourite moment was when TC complained about being given some of the winning lottery numbers in the wrong order.

I find having humourous poker articles refreshing and enjoyable to read, espescially with the occassional poker concepts thrown in.

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"Last month, however, things took a sinister turn when it was discovered that there are people out there who want Dave removed forever. Ironically, Dave was also having similar problems from characters within the story as well..."

Brilliant