I like Fargo because it punishes you for overestimating your ability. For those who haven't seen the video, you have to decide when in the rack to change from shooting any ball to shooting in rotation, getting a bonus point for each ball shot in rotation.mikepage said:Here is a description of the practice game FARGO ...
mikepage said:
Dustin_J said:Thanks Mike, this looks like a lot of fun. I also practice with Q-skills quite frequently, but I'll give this a shot next time I play. Do you have any data on how FARGO scores compare to Q-skills scores? I'd imagine people would score a bit higher on FARGO, but then again, as Bob said, they may overestimate their ability and shoot themselves in the foot.
BTW, did you used to play at the NDSU union 6 or 7 years ago. You look familiar, and I remember playing there some when I was in school and running into some people there on the weekends that ate my lunch
Regardless, Sioux Suck!!!
mikepage said:I should know the comparison because we used to do on-line tournaments first with Q-skill and then later with FARGO. The "self-awareness" component of FARGO makes a big difference. There is a penalty for either over or underestimating your own game. Q-skill is essentially a measure of pure offensive ability. FARGO mixes in some major components of what in 8-ball and 9-ball would translate to strategy/defensive considerations.
That would be me
(me playing occasionally at the union--not me eating your lunch).
lol. We'll see if THAT gets a response...
mikepage said:
Only ERO's said:[...]
Do you still go down to the Union and play Dan Gu or Bruce? Do those guys still show up? I ran into Bruce when I went down to Iowa for a Big Dogs tournament. Him and Dave Mullen went down there.
mikepage said:I haven't played there in six months. But funny you should mention Bruce and Dave. I dropped a couple Bills (one each) to those two scoundrels Tuesday night. It was me against them in straight pool. They played scotch doubles. I just couldn't get it together.
Only ERO's said:I was quite surprised how Bruce's game had come along. Dave C. gambled with him a little in Iowa and though he had the nuts. But Bruce took a few sets. I am not sure how they ended up but it surprised Dave.
Still have that 72 or 73 for a high run? I need to start keeping track of my straight pool innings to see what I can put together.
hackerda said:So, if you miss a shot do you take the ball off of the table or remove a point from your score?
Dean