Layouts in poker: what are they and why are they needed?
Online poker often involves playing on small screens, where important elements such as bet size or opponent information may be displayed too small. The solution to this problem is special sets of files called layouts, which allow you to customize the appearance of the poker table and improve the perception of the game.
What are layouts and why are they needed?
Layouts are sets of files that change the visual design of a poker room. The layout includes:
– Images of cards and their backs
– Size and color of table cloth
– Table background
– Appearance of buttons and sliders
All these files are located in the poker room folder on the player’s computer and can change the standard theme of the poker client.
When should you use layouts?
Layouts are needed if:
– The game is played on more than six tables simultaneously. This is often practiced on platforms such as 888poker, partypoker, iPoker and Winning Poker.
– The player conducts sessions in different poker rooms. Layouts help standardize the appearance of tables, making it easier to perceive information.
– High visual load requires minimizing distracting elements such as animation and avatars.
Layouts can be useful for professionals who play 8-10 hours a day, as they reduce distractions and improve readability.
Benefits of using layouts
Customizing the poker client allows you to:
– Remove bright or uncomfortable colors
– Minimize distracting elements (animation, chat)
– Reduce player nameplates and remove their avatars, making room for statistics
– Avoid mistakes in card reading (for example, confusion between a four and an ace)
– Bring the appearance of different rooms to a single standard
Types of layouts
The market offers both free and paid layouts, each of which has its own characteristics and limitations.
Free layouts
Free options often involve only changes to the cards and their backs, leaving the background and other elements unchanged. The main disadvantages of free layouts:
– May stop working after updating poker software
– The support service for such solutions often does not provide installation assistance
Testing free themes has shown that many of them only include basic elements, and sometimes lead to the need to reinstall the main client.
Paid layouts
Paid solutions are of higher quality and often offer more flexible settings. Their prices start at $6, and multi-room kits can cost $35 and up. However, even paid layouts can have problems, for example, lack of operational support.
How to install layouts?
For free built-in themes, installation is carried out through the poker room settings:
– Open the poker client lobby and find the gear icon to enter the settings.
2. Перейти в раздел «Theme» и выбрать доступные опции.
To install paid layouts you need:
– Register on the developer’s website.
2. Скачивать программу-установщик.
3. Закрыть софт покер-рума перед запуском установки.
4. Выбрать необходимые компоненты и установить их в папку покерного клиента.
In some cases, it may be necessary to make changes to the room’s configuration files, which requires contacting support.
Layouts provide the opportunity to adapt poker clients to personal preferences, which is especially useful for professional players seeking a comfortable and productive game.
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