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Really interesting video that I found on my feed. I usually pivot to a flush build for my gold stake runs but according to this video, pairs are actually more consistent (especially in higher stakes where you have less discards/money).

Wish I knew all this before doing half the gold stakes...

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[–] pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, it’s always been better to focus on getting the most out of the least cards played and working to get jokers with synergy.

[–] popcar2@piefed.ca 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yup, but I always assumed high card builds were the late-game meta, I rarely ever go pairs.

[–] pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 months ago

Pairs or even high card can get some crazy bonuses

[–] thethrilloftime69@feddit.online 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's funny I got through so much of the game playing flush builds.

[–] Oberyn@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

1st gold stake checkered . Since then always go with flushes before anything else , specially in ante 1 where scoring more points at 1ce important to earn more cash/win