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*The image beside the pool table is the current avatar of the person in charge of the table.
*The image beside the pool table is the current avatar of the person in charge of the table.
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*There are mechanics to become "better" at pool, although they have yet to be entirely spaded.  
*There are mechanics to become "better" at pool, although they have yet to be entirely spaded.  
 
** Effects believed to increase the odds of winning at pool include [[Chalky Hand]], [[Chalked Weapon]] and [[Swimming with Sharks]].  
* Effects believed to increase the odds of winning at pool include [[Chalky Hand]], [[Chalked Weapon]] and [[Swimming with Sharks]].  
** Equipped items believed to increase the odds of winning at pool include the [[Pool cue]], [[Lucky rabbit's foot]] and the [[Shark jumper]]. Having the [[Staff of Fats]] in your inventory may also help the odds.
 
** [[A Shark's Chum]] semi-rare adventure is also believed to be helpful.  There is a counter that holds across ascensions (Probably).
* Equipped items believed to increase the odds of winning at pool include the [[Pool cue]], [[Lucky rabbit's foot]] and the [[Shark jumper]]. Having the [[Staff of Fats]] in your inventory may also help the odds.
 
*[[A Shark's Chum]] semi-rare adventure is also believed to be helpful.  There is a counter that holds across ascensions (Probably).
 
* Items in your display case do not affect your pool odds, (as stated by Jick on [http://forums.kingdomofloathing.com/vb/showthread.php?t=181691| a radio show]).
* Items in your display case do not affect your pool odds, (as stated by Jick on [http://forums.kingdomofloathing.com/vb/showthread.php?t=181691| a radio show]).



Revision as of 11:50, 23 April 2011

If you're looking for the pool table in The Typical Tavern, see The Pool Table.

A Pool Table
A Pool Table

A Pool Table may be installed in your Clan VIP Lounge by using a Clan pool table from the Mr. Store for 3 Mr. Accessories. You may choose 1 of the 3 play styles 3 times per day. Like other once-a-days, it may be used again after ascending.

Using the Pool Table

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If you're in charge of the table or it's the first time the table has been used:

Looks like you're in charge of the table, having won the last game.

If a clanmate is in charge of the table:

Looks like your clanmate (player) is charge of the table, having won the last (number) games in a row.

Options

  • First 3 uses
Care to challenge him?
Play aggressively
You acquire an effect: Billiards Belligerence
(duration: 10 Adventures)
Play strategically
You acquire an effect: Mental A-cue-ity
(duration: 10 Adventures)
Play stylishly
You acquire an effect: Hustlin'
(duration: 10 Adventures)
  • Message for winning
    You skillfully defeat (player) and take control of the table. Go you!
  • Message for playing yourself
    You play a game of pool against yourself. Unsurprisingly, you win! Inevitably, you lose.
  • Message for losing
    Try as you might, you are unable to defeat (player). Ah well. You gave it your best.
  • Message for winning a challenge
    (player) challenged you to a game of pool, but you won and retained control of the table.
  • Message for losing a challenge
    (player) challenged you to a game of pool, and beat you!
  • After the 3rd use
    You've already played quite a bit of pool today, so you just watch with your hands in your pockets.
  • Message for trying to play pool after 3rd use
    You're kind of pooled out for today. Maybe you'll be in the mood to play again tomorrow.

Notes

  • The image beside the pool table is the current avatar of the person in charge of the table.
  • There are mechanics to become "better" at pool, although they have yet to be entirely spaded.
  • Items in your display case do not affect your pool odds, (as stated by Jick on a radio show).

References

  • The message you get after playing for the third time is probably a reference to the slang term "pocket pool".
Effects From Playing Pool
Strategy Effect Name Effect
Play aggressively Billiards Belligerence Weapon Damage +50%
+5 to Familiar Weight
Play strategically Mental A-cue-ity +50% Spell Damage
Regenerate 10 MP per Adventure
Play stylishly Hustlin' +50% Combat Initiative
+10% Item Drops from Monsters