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11-15-2011 , 10:21 PM
Accelerated (turbo, get it?) vpp/fpp earning rate for the month of Feb.
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11-15-2011 , 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BryanS-PS
I can't bowl tenpins anymore. The balls are too heavy for my surgically-repaired shoulder... can't handle the strain. Annoys me, especially given that I've still got my beautiful Cuda/C in the garage, just waiting to be used again.
Cuda C! Such a classic, one of my favorite columbia balls of all time. I still have a NIB Fired Up at my mom's house, but I don't bowl anymore thanks to relocation/wrist problems/not enjoying bowling on house shots anymore and sort of depressed that the extent of my bowling career from here on out would be against drunk ******s THB's who think they are the **** for averaging 220 with hook in a box balls. I've contemplated learning how to bowl left handed and might at some point in the future, but man its so frustrating competing on house shots.

/end bowling rant
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11-15-2011 , 10:37 PM
I think Turbo VPPS is smart, prob good on pokerstars behalf too as the winners will prob increase volume and buy ins due to their new found riches which will create more rake.

Or on the other hand no rake for a month.
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11-15-2011 , 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by HENLEYS
logistical nightmare
wp.
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11-15-2011 , 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Langerdang
Accelerated (turbo, get it?) vpp/fpp earning rate for the month of Feb.
I like this idea a lot. Special 'Turbo VIP' status for a month, which will both make the winners keep grinding for higher rakeback and Stars will keeping raking it in.
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11-15-2011 , 10:53 PM
The problem with fpp boosters, suite upgrades and stuff like that is that they won't serve most of the fields at all. You want something physical that looks nice ainec imo.
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11-15-2011 , 10:53 PM
The problem with fpp boosters, suite upgrades and stuff like that is that they won't serve most of the fields at all. You want something physical that looks nice ainec imo. Turbo vpps would work as a leaderboard prize for the non-top of the top winners.
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11-15-2011 , 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by stanski
Cuda C! Such a classic, one of my favorite columbia balls of all time. I still have a NIB Fired Up at my mom's house, but I don't bowl anymore thanks to relocation/wrist problems/not enjoying bowling on house shots anymore and sort of depressed that the extent of my bowling career from here on out would be against drunk ******s THB's who think they are the **** for averaging 220 with hook in a box balls. I've contemplated learning how to bowl left handed and might at some point in the future, but man its so frustrating competing on house shots.

/end bowling rant
Sport leagues and tournaments are where I went at this point. Although bowling where I am now my average has gone down from 220s to 194 and this is on the house shot... Sigh. Averaging better in sport tournaments and leagues than I am on the house shot.
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11-15-2011 , 11:03 PM
have rings and all the winners get a set of keys with a number on it and at the end of the series the draw a number and that person wins a cars
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11-15-2011 , 11:05 PM
platinum grill piece with stars logo etched in

Some Tcoop custom Dunks


a diamond card protector


deluxe toothpick


Ace of spades platinum chain
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11-15-2011 , 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bromance
have rings and all the winners get a set of keys with a number on it and at the end of the series the draw a number and that person wins a "Porche 911 turbo"
fyp.
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11-15-2011 , 11:40 PM
How about a sweet pair Oakley's or Ray Ban's with a nice shiny engraved case? The case is like the trophy (which you can either hide or show off depending on your personality!) and the winner gets a choice of shades as a practical, and non show-offy part of the deal. Sort of poker related 'n all for the cool people who wear them at the tables!
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11-15-2011 , 11:56 PM
SNG players spotted!! Turbo VPPs may be the worst idea of all. These are mostly MTT players playing these tournaments. VPP multipliers don't do much for 99% of MTT players.

The best ideas so far are the gold plated chip set, the gold bars, and the gold chip protector.

The coolest thing possible would be the cheapest EPT package, but I don't know if Stars wants to spend that much. I can't imagine anyone would complain about that and it would make people want to play more events, especially casual players who have never been able to play an EPT.

Bad ideas in my opinion are scrapping awards for individual tournament wins in favour of a few big overall series prizes. Those are only good for the regulars who are playing every tournament. Guess what? They're already playing every tournament anyways. Stars gains nothing.

Sunglasses are an interesting prize, if they're REALLY expensive and nice Forget Oakleys and Ray Bans...

A huge no to jerseys/jackets. Yuck.
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11-16-2011 , 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ryanghall
Sunglasses are an interesting prize, if they're REALLY expensive and nice Forget Oakleys and Ray Bans...
I'm not posh enough to know the uber expensive brand names! but yeah, that's the gist of it.
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11-16-2011 , 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Protential
fyp.
Is a Porche akin to a Folex?

Re: sunglasses... what are top of the line these days, anyway? Are they actually any better, or expensive because of a name on them? (Is Vuarnet still around?)
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11-16-2011 , 12:22 AM
Rayban.

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11-16-2011 , 12:24 AM
I think some type of jersey (football, basketball, hockey or w/e) would be good
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11-16-2011 , 12:30 AM
The player who scores the most goals in the world cup is awarded the "Golden Boot". How about something similar?
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11-16-2011 , 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by broken_jia
The player who scores the most goals in the world cup is awarded the "Golden Boot". How about something similar?
Isn't that "something similar" exactly what we are trying to determine here lol. Post just reiterates OP.
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11-16-2011 , 12:43 AM
Commemorative cards of the hand you won with, eg you jam j7ss into aces and get there for glory you get commemorative displayable Js and 7s with the tournament you won, screen name and amount displayed like there is on the bracelets/watches.

Last edited by GAWA9; 11-16-2011 at 12:43 AM. Reason: CLASSY
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11-16-2011 , 12:49 AM
I think the chipset is a good idea. Or some sort of gold plated "TCOOP Champion" card protector.
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11-16-2011 , 12:56 AM
Belts is the clear answer

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11-16-2011 , 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by timex
Belts is the clear answer

Well, one problem there is that the results of a poker tournament aren't scripted in advance... plus we don't have horrible over-acting in the lead-up to the final table, etc...
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11-16-2011 , 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BryanS-PS
The saddest thing I think I've ever heard (in bowling) is the story of the guy who got 291. I'm pretty sure I'd stop bowling for a long time after a 291.

I've heard of a 292 which is equally as depressing but a lot more impressive. try rolling a 2 sometime
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11-16-2011 , 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by LOLFTSMBN
Isn't that "something similar" exactly what we are trying to determine here lol. Post just reiterates OP.
I meant to suggest a pair of golden boots, but after re-thinking it, it doesnt have that much of a connection to the Turbo theme. I was going to suggest a Golden Gun, but Pokerstars could potentially get into a lot of trouble...

Last edited by broken_jia; 11-16-2011 at 01:18 AM.
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