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Posted by
Jazz_zz_zz
(VIP) 21 Aug 2006 9:44am
Hi i was out this weekend and had the pleasure to play pairs, i forgot how much differnt it is to singles, havin to think of a partner to. I was wondering if this was at all possible to set up here at gc? thoughts please
Pairs/Doubles - Easy to Cheat with These Versions
Posted by
PV544_62
(TD) 22 Aug 2006 6:59am
Hi GSE,
I agree with you that 'Pairs' aka 'partners' aka 'doubles' cribbage is fun. It can be a more sociable version that one-on-one.
In over-the-board/face-to-face, I have experienced a lot of 'cheating' with this version. Cheating in this version can be subtle or blatant. The cheating range from the way folks hold their cards in their hands to the inclusion certain words (non-cribbage) into the discussion.
I have no expereince with pairs in internet play, but I can see two clear avenues for cheating. One, the injection of agreed upon 'words/phrases' in the type chat (subtle) to use of an Instant Messenger to discuss the cards that are held (blatant).
Because of what I see as an easy opportunity for cheating, I, personally, will not consider playing pairs online.
This is my personal opinion, your and others most likely will differ.
PV544_62
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