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Poker with the Pony
14 years ago
When playing poker with the Mane Cast, it's best to know the Tells (Signs that give away their game) of each player.
-Applejack: The eyes. She is never good with holding her gaze steady when bluffing (Watch when she tires to bluff Pinkie in the birthday episode). After Discord took her honesty, this trait is even more apparent.
-Pinkie Pie: Her abundant joy makes her good cards all the more apparent when she starts giggling. When she is trying to bluff, watch for the tone to change in her, and the knowing nods to Gummy dressed as Kenny Rogers.
-Twilight Sparkle: Be aware of the constant flipping through 'Poker for Ponies' open at the table throughout her game. She will reference the bluffing section when doing so, and the calculations she scribbles with her good hand probabilities give those away as well.
-Fluttershy: Hardest to gauge because she keeps hiding her face behind the cards. But she is not one to bluff, because winning through such a trick would most likely upset her. Note that she has the tendency to fold even with a good hand. If she is stopped by Angel when trying to fold, this is probably a great hand.
-Rainbow Dash: She plays fast and loose with her cards. She is willing to give away a sure thing for the chance at the glory of a better hand. Also watch her wings. As she has a better hand, her wings will slowly begin to extend in anticipation.
-Rarity: Hardest of all the girls to play poker with. She has a well set poker face when wanting to win, but she has a very easy tell once you know it. Her OCD makes her organize her pairs and hands into the proper order. Watch the sets she aligns and you can get an idea of her hand. She also has a slight need to go all in when things are in her favor. Be wary.
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-Spike: He is not a good player at all. Though he thinks he can keep his good hands a secret, it's obvious by his expressions when he's probably holding. Just be aware that in moments of card playing stress he has been known to send cards raining upon Celestia from a belch of green flame. Bring an extra deck.
-Lyra: The moment you let her know she has a hand she stops playing, laughs maniacally, and runs off with her cards.
-Zecora: You have to watch this clever zebra. Her ability can be as scary as a hydra. The key to her good luck balking, is to get this player talking. As she discards and applies biding her time, her hands are always played set up for her rhyme. When she remarks how the room is so cold. Prepare for this lady to probably fold. But beware most of all when she has the need to say, "I don't know if these cards will make the loyal blush".
-Octavia: Hums while she plays. As she gets better hands you can hear the building notes of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and as she is trying to bluff her humming takes the lilt of Mozart's Cello Sonata in D Major.
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-Applejack: The eyes. She is never good with holding her gaze steady when bluffing (Watch when she tires to bluff Pinkie in the birthday episode). After Discord took her honesty, this trait is even more apparent.
-Pinkie Pie: Her abundant joy makes her good cards all the more apparent when she starts giggling. When she is trying to bluff, watch for the tone to change in her, and the knowing nods to Gummy dressed as Kenny Rogers.
-Twilight Sparkle: Be aware of the constant flipping through 'Poker for Ponies' open at the table throughout her game. She will reference the bluffing section when doing so, and the calculations she scribbles with her good hand probabilities give those away as well.
-Fluttershy: Hardest to gauge because she keeps hiding her face behind the cards. But she is not one to bluff, because winning through such a trick would most likely upset her. Note that she has the tendency to fold even with a good hand. If she is stopped by Angel when trying to fold, this is probably a great hand.
-Rainbow Dash: She plays fast and loose with her cards. She is willing to give away a sure thing for the chance at the glory of a better hand. Also watch her wings. As she has a better hand, her wings will slowly begin to extend in anticipation.
-Rarity: Hardest of all the girls to play poker with. She has a well set poker face when wanting to win, but she has a very easy tell once you know it. Her OCD makes her organize her pairs and hands into the proper order. Watch the sets she aligns and you can get an idea of her hand. She also has a slight need to go all in when things are in her favor. Be wary.
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-Spike: He is not a good player at all. Though he thinks he can keep his good hands a secret, it's obvious by his expressions when he's probably holding. Just be aware that in moments of card playing stress he has been known to send cards raining upon Celestia from a belch of green flame. Bring an extra deck.
-Lyra: The moment you let her know she has a hand she stops playing, laughs maniacally, and runs off with her cards.
-Zecora: You have to watch this clever zebra. Her ability can be as scary as a hydra. The key to her good luck balking, is to get this player talking. As she discards and applies biding her time, her hands are always played set up for her rhyme. When she remarks how the room is so cold. Prepare for this lady to probably fold. But beware most of all when she has the need to say, "I don't know if these cards will make the loyal blush".
-Octavia: Hums while she plays. As she gets better hands you can hear the building notes of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and as she is trying to bluff her humming takes the lilt of Mozart's Cello Sonata in D Major.
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