The Rules of Hazard

Any game of "chance" the rules of which must be explained to be understood and run by a professional gambler should be avoided like the plague.

Given the recent outbreak in Travance of a plague I think perhaps you are overstating your position. Games of chance are harmless diversions which can be enjoyed quite safely if one is responsible to not wager more than one can afford to lose. Do not blame the game for one's own lack of self control. The plague won't stop to tell you the rules by which it runs.

Agreed. One of the most useful skills to develop for playing any game of chance is of course the ability to walk away when you need to.

Of course, there's always the possibility of playing a game where the rules *aren't* explained... perhaps those are more interesting?

The color commentary is not needed here. Should anyone desire to learn or play Valentine Graye's game, then so be it. There have been many citizen's within our lands who have placed wagers about games. Whether it be cards, chess, dice, or other such skills. Travance encourages all it's people to seek out businesses/enterprises that may help our land prosper.

Master Graye, I wish you luck in your endeavor & hope your game is fun... & most importantly honest. I'm sure the Watch would strongly dislike having to break up any brawls or "disagreements" about winnings.

Is this the game I played last feast? It isn't complicated at all. Master Haroldson, the outcome is entirely dependent on your dice, it is not at all affected by any others playing.

Terezi Pyrope

My point is that games of chance incorporating betting based on odds are in and of themselves sufficiently complex that if one adds another variable, such as the system being unclear, it is (from my perspective) desirable to avoid such. "Avoid like the plague" is an expression, indicating the degree to which I believe one should avoid them.

If a game is truly even and balanced and based on chance, there is no "house incentive." It is also my experience that very few people organize betting games of chance without some sort of edge pertaining to the house. However, in Travance, very little now surprises me.