Yeah, a cook book...Sounds like a good idea to me Arby...Maybe he could put in a good Chili recipe? :lol:
Yeah, a cook book...Sounds like a good idea to me Arby...Maybe he could put in a good Chili recipe? :lol:
Hello, everyone.
I am quite surprised by the sentiments expressed here. While I can appreciate your concern, some people here seem pretty quick to jump to opinions without thinking first.
Some posts state that my book is "a waste of money" and will cover nothing that isn't here. I'm happy that you can make judgements without first obtaining information. I'm also pleased that this forum knows everything there is to know about pachislots. Perhaps there are people who work in the industry in Japan that have more information, or those who will take the time to research it?
As for "your book is a bad idea", the same thing applies. Why are you making such broad statements without first researching it? Afraid that your liberties will be taken away? Perhaps, before you start condeming my work, you will think first.
Pachislots are not casino slots as are found in North America. They are created under different legislation and would not, in any regards, be legal to use IN A CASINO ENVIRONMENT in the US or Canada. The casino games in North America don't work even remotely close to the pahcislots. The men & black machine does not involve eye-shooting. This is not legal over here. However, a comparison of the technology is fair. They are both complex machines. Pachislots are very complex, sophisticated amusement machines. They use very elaborate methods to work. It's worth discussing. In doing show, it can be shown how they are not Las Vegas machines, but are only for home fun.
The pachislots do involve some level of skill, and the player does have some control over the outcome. The fearmongers can rest easy - I am giving an honest, correct portrayal of the machines. Personally, why would slot machines not be legal for home use in every state? Do you not have decks of cards or dice at home? Anyone that uses a slot machine at home for gambling purposes deserves to be charged with the offence. That's plain stupidity. If you have a slot machine or a pachislo or pachinko in your own home for enjoyment, have fun. Can you not play slots, roulette, etc. on your home computer?
No, the pachislots will not be shown as gambling devices, simply because they are not. They are different machines. Rest easy.
As for the people who are quick to knock the work of others without first asking questions, please, spare me your doom. Let's have an educated discussion here. In short, I think this book will go a long way to legitimize the pachislot machines for home use, and give actual, hard facts to support this conclusion. Comments like I have received will only negate these endeavours.
All I ask is that you give me a fair chance, and don't run down my work before you see what happens. If you have any input or thoughts, I welcome that. Offering to put me in your book "Take & Takers" just doesn't make sense. Please do your research or ask before you make comments like that. All it can do is show that knee-jerk reactions are taking place. It doesn't make your case any stronger. I fail to see how you can condemn me to taking away from your enjoyment when you haven't seen what I am doing.
In short, I think you will be pleased with how the pachislots appear in the book. Let's work together to make a factual, honest case for these machines.