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- VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE "LAUNCHING" SECTION BELOW.
-
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Casino Poker
- 7/10/96
-
- -Launching-
- Q. How do I configure Poker to launch from on-line connections?
- A. You need to configure your browser to point towards a launcher for Poker.
- This shouldn't be required if you have installed another Kesmai product
- for launching.
- These instructions show how:
-
- Launcher Configuration (you need this to launch from the WWW):
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- Note: These directions will vary depending upon the version of Netscape
- Navigator (TM) you are using. Microsoft's Internet Explorer (TM) works in a
- very similar manner. If you're running Mosaic, you can accomplish these steps
- in the Options menu under Tools.
-
- 1. Run Netscape Navigator (TM)
- 2. Select Preferences from the Options menu.
- 3. Select the tab labeled "Helper Apps".
- 4. Select the button on the Helper Apps screen labeled "Create New Type."
- 5. Enter "application" for the Mime type.
- 6. Enter "x-klaunch" for the Mime subtype.
- 7. Click OK for the Configure New Mime Type dialog.
- 8. Enter "LCH" for the file extensions.
- 9. Select the radio button beside the action "launch the application".
- 10. Select the Browse button on the lower right corner of the helper app screen.
- 11. Browse to the directory where you installed Poker . If you are using
- Windows95, select "klnch32.exe", otherwise select "klaunch.exe".
- 12. Select the OK button on the Browse dialog.
- 13. Select OK at the bottom of the Preferences screen.
- 14. Select Save Options from the Options menu in Netscape.
-
- That's it. You are now ready to launch Poker from the Web.
-
-
- Q. What does "Launch file not found!" mean?
- A: Poker is an online game and therefore must be played connected to a server,
- which runs at your service provider. To play Poker you must launch it on-line
- from the service provider launch page for Casino Poker, which will download the
- launch file and start Poker.
-
- -The Lobby-
- Q. How do I see where the other players are?
- A: The menu option "User/List Table Players" will display the players at
- tables. You can double-click on a name in the list to go to the same table
- as that player.
-
- Q. Why are the "Group" menu items greyed out?
- A: You must select a table (either with "Game/Pick Game" or by clicking on the
- tables to the right of the chat area) before you can perform a group
- operation. Groups are only useful if you want several players to move to a
- common table, they aren't much good with a single player.
-
- -The tables (in general)-
- Q. What's with the chat window that appears?
- A: The chat window gives you an easy place to review conversation as it
- occurs. You can resize it at resolutions higher than 640x480 and you'll find
- that after you finish making a bet your cursor automatically moves to the
- Chat window so you can continue any conversation you were having.
-
- Q. Hey! My menu is stuck!
- A: This happens occasionally when an animation is playing that must be
- completed (such as cards being dealt). If you wait a short period the menu
- will become un-stuck.
-
- Q. I can't read the help file because I need to keep betting!
- A: You can use the "Poker/Autobets" menu option to have your computer play for
- you. This will allow you to read the help file or get a drink, etc. You
- should read the help files before you play a variant of poker you are
- unfamiliar with.
-
- Q. The computer players seem to fold a lot.
- A: Maybe they know something you don't :-). Computer players are programmed to
- be conservative, which is an effective winning strategy over time.
-
- -The Tables in general-
-
- Q. Sometimes I "fold" when I didn't hit the fold button?
- A. This indicates you are having some connection problems with the server.
- The game folds you rather than holding up the entire table of players.
- Usually these conditions will correct themselves within a short period.
- However if you continue to experience difficulties you might try exiting
- Poker (or your disconnecting entirely) and coming back in.
-
- -Omaha Hold'em-
- Q. I should have won a hand, but I didn't, what's wrong?
- A: Make sure to read the help file on Omaha Hold'em. The Hold'em games use a
- combination hand formed from cards you have and cards on "the board" that
- everybody shares. This makes for much more exciting betting strategy but is
- confusing to first-time players. The rules are fully explained in the help
- file.
-
- -Texas Hold'em-
- Q. I should have won a hand, but I didn't, what's wrong?
- A: Make sure to read the help file on Texas Hold'em. The Hold'em games use a
- combination hand formed from cards you have and cards on "the board" that
- everybody shares. This makes for much more exciting betting strategy but is
- confusing to first-time players. The rules are fully explained in the help
- file.
-