I believe sir Doyle is writing a work of Holmes is Watson and Watson is Holmes. I certainly geeked out on the Card Name but I am the proverbial Watson that was overly amused by the “Elementary” & obvious name that our esteemed detective took note of. Tip your hats to sir Doyle my friends, he is the best detective I know.
When I first started playing, I never talked to anyone. I needed to focus on the play, didn't want to give away any clues, wanted to be mysterious, and didn't think I had anything in common with the other players. As I play more, I like to talk to players I respect. I also ask obvious tourists where they're from, just to be friendly. I can already tell if they're amateurs or cash players in a tournament by how they play. However, I've run into players who ask each player questions about themselves nonstop, and I refuse to answer. I don't know if that person is trying to get info about their play, trying to distract everyone, or just unstable. I'm silent around players who talk too much.
Great article. It appears you and I are in alignment regarding some of our thinking processes. I especially like the Holmes reference; I've used him several times myself.
I believe sir Doyle is writing a work of Holmes is Watson and Watson is Holmes. I certainly geeked out on the Card Name but I am the proverbial Watson that was overly amused by the “Elementary” & obvious name that our esteemed detective took note of. Tip your hats to sir Doyle my friends, he is the best detective I know.
Not sure what any of this means but thanks for the fodder and the Sherlock!
When I first started playing, I never talked to anyone. I needed to focus on the play, didn't want to give away any clues, wanted to be mysterious, and didn't think I had anything in common with the other players. As I play more, I like to talk to players I respect. I also ask obvious tourists where they're from, just to be friendly. I can already tell if they're amateurs or cash players in a tournament by how they play. However, I've run into players who ask each player questions about themselves nonstop, and I refuse to answer. I don't know if that person is trying to get info about their play, trying to distract everyone, or just unstable. I'm silent around players who talk too much.
If you can't find the dolt at the table, then it's you.....
It’s an old trope but probably more true than not.
Well I'm old so I guess it applies
I had to google sir Doyle (to find out that he’s the author / inventor of Watson & Holmes)!
That would make 2 of us.
Michael
Great article. It appears you and I are in alignment regarding some of our thinking processes. I especially like the Holmes reference; I've used him several times myself.
Take care,
Terry