DrTyore;c-424957 wroteI will say I've been legit trying to get out to Trigs' game...
I don't know that I have the "street cred" for playing mixed games, though I am fairly comfy playing them, within reason. I do think that some folks may not enjoy the idea of an open "dealer's choice" option where any bonkers game can be called. I know I'm not interested in playing some games with wild cards and such, but Omaha variants, stud variants etc I'm generally okay with. Also, some folks may not love the straddling aspect. I know I've heard some (admittedly fun) stories about straddles hitting dozens of dollars pre-flop, and that's a fun story, but as someone that rarely straddles (again, not that I much am bothered by it), as a host I have definitely had people asking on both sides of the coin about straddles and types of games.
If there was like a roster of games, with the understanding that some variation may be in play as well it may be a bit more inviting? (e.g.: Omaha may be 5 cards instead of 4, or Bomb pots may be 5 cards kinda gig). Also, this is a tough time of year to get people out to play... the game I host has filled up more often than not, but just a couple weekends ago we barely hit half full.
Mark
No wild card games at my place. I normally don't run dealer's choice. Usually just a three game rotation of PLO variants. Tomorrow is lazy Pineapple, PLO, and BigO only.
Straddles are really not that bad at all. You've just heard the few crazy stories. If there even is a straddle it's usually one or two max. There are definitely a few regulars in my game that never straddle and that's perfectly fine.
