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[Zoozie]

It is an improvement, but even with these modifications they are still 'very low variance' slots.

They have to be drastically improved to interest me.

15 freespins with *3 multiplier and 2* wild-multiplier and several 500-1000+ line-pay symbols is the common feature. And the current slots are just too far from this. I still suspect you use way too few symbol on the reels and therefore it is not possible to configure the slots to a 95% payout without making them so low variance.

The common freespin slot has about 30-35 symbol on each reel. 1 or 2 reels has two wild symbol, while the others only have 1. Same goes for scatter-symbols.

But this still adds nothing unique to the slot, now they are just more playable (in my oppinion). They must be spiced with some interesting mechanics also.

 

[SierraDawn]

Wizard Gaming is pleased to announce that is has released version 3.1 of its online casino software.

We have received quite a bit of feedback from players here on Casinomeister and it is greatly appreciated. Although, many responses were positive it was evident that there was a need to offer games with higher degrees of variance and make other adjustments in response to suggestions here.

Some players felt that the win frequency of our slot games is too high, and that the value of the prizes is too low.

In order to address this concern, we have altered the game mechanics of a number of our games to produce a lower win frequency and offer larger prizes. We have also substantially increased the size of the jackpots in the following games:

- Polar Bear Beach - The Jackpot has gone from 2,000 to 6,000
- Caesar's Gold - The Jackpot has gone from 3,000 to10,000
- Happily Ever After - The Jackpot has gone from 3,000 to 10,000
- Monster Mayhem - The Jackpot has gone from 6,000 to 12,000

There was also some confusion about how wild matches worked under certain circumstances in our 3-reel Classic Slot games. We've simplified the rules: Wilds substitutes for all symbols.

For example, the wild symbol in Odin's Loot now substitutes for any of the symbols. Previously, the wild symbol did not substitute to form an "any one goblet" combination win.

We now also offer a greater variety of denominations in our 3-reel Classic Slots.

We've also made sure that only scatters that can potentially lead to a feature win animate during spins. We've also made some adjustments to our reel spin animations in response to player feedback. Reels now spin faster and longer in anticipation on potential scatter feature-wins.

As always, if you have any suggestions on this version or other things we can do, please let us know!

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Good Morning All..
I had a great Thanksgiving.. I hope everyone else who celebrates this, did also
I wanted to stop in for a brief moment and give gratz to 'Wizard' for their cooperation and listening to its players.
It sounds like you are moving right along on pleasing the slot-lover masses!

I wish all software companies would listen and respond as well as you folks do.. GRATZ!

Are cards coming any time soon?

Be Well all.. Take care
Sierra

 

[KasinoKing]

So I see where you have increased the number of free spins that can be won in the free spin mode, am I correct here ?? And if so, in what games exactly ?

Seems Wizard are ignoring that question for some reason...

When I asked about this privately I was told only one slot was being changed:-

Happily Ever After (Original)
Min: 2
Max: 10
Avg: 6

Happily Ever After (after we redo this game in our new version)
Min: 8
Max: 16
Avg: 13

This is not official because it was in a private message before they changed the game.

The other thing I'm not sure about is if those figures are per bonus or per pick; I once got 4 scattered fairies and I'm sure it gave me 2 picks... but I don't remember whether there were 2 options which would have totaled more than 10...

KK

 

[Wizardgaming]

Hi RobWin:

We have 2 free-spins games: Happily Ever After and Divin' For Pearls.

We have increased the size of the jackpot and the number of free-spins that are awarded in Happily Ever After.

For our next version we will introduce wild multipliers and free-spins multipliers (where all prizes are multiplied in value during free spins, not just wild-wins).

We will also be adding free spins to several of our existing games that do not already have free spins.

 

[Wizardgaming]

It is an improvement, but even with these modifications they are still 'very low variance' slots.

They have to be drastically improved to interest me.

15 freespins with *3 multiplier and 2* wild-multiplier and several 500-1000+ line-pay symbols is the common feature. And the current slots are just too far from this. I still suspect you use way too few symbol on the reels and therefore it is not possible to configure the slots to a 95% payout without making them so low variance.

The common freespin slot has about 30-35 symbol on each reel. 1 or 2 reels has two wild symbol, while the others only have 1. Same goes for scatter-symbols.

But this still adds nothing unique to the slot, now they are just more playable (in my oppinion). They must be spiced with some interesting mechanics also.

I'll speak with development and see what we can do to put in even higher degrees of variance. I assume that ideally you are looking for some games that have *very* high amounts of variance?

3.1 was intended so we could get out the door some of our work in the past few weeks and as such it won't be as major of a release as our next one. We will continue to develop the slots for our next version and beyond.

 

[Wizardgaming]

Hi SierraDawn:

Giving our slot players the best slots possible is a top priority for us.

Blackjack will be coming in our next version.

 

[KasinoKing]

Some players felt that the win frequency of our slot games is too high, and that the value of the prizes is too low.

In order to address this concern, we have altered the game mechanics of a number of our games to produce a lower win frequency and offer larger prizes. We have also substantially increased the size of the jackpots in the following games:

- Polar Bear Beach - The Jackpot has gone from 2,000 to 6,000
- Caesar's Gold - The Jackpot has gone from 3,000 to10,000
- Happily Ever After - The Jackpot has gone from 3,000 to 10,000
- Monster Mayhem - The Jackpot has gone from 6,000 to 12,000

Could you please explain how you altered the mechanics, did you:-
a) Increase the number of symbols per reel by adding lots more low-value ones?
or b) Are your slots weighted and you just tweaked the chances of the various win combinations hitting?

Cheers!
KK

 

[Wizardgaming]

Could you please explain how you altered the mechanics, did you:-
a) Increase the number of symbols per reel by adding lots more low-value ones?
or b) Are your slots weighted and you just tweaked the chances of the various win combinations hitting?

Cheers!
KK

The number of symbols per reel has not been significantly changed. Our 5-reel video slots are not weighted. We changed the distribution of symbols on the reels - we reduced the number of high value symbols, and increased the number of low number symbols. We also generally
decreased the number of wild symbols. This all has the effect of making high value wins occur less frequently. Reducing the number of wilds reduces the frequency of all wins.

 

[Zoozie]

I'll speak with development and see what we can do to put in even higher degrees of variance. I assume that ideally you are looking for some games that have *very* high amounts of variance?

3.1 was intended so we could get out the door some of our work in the past few weeks and as such it won't be as major of a release as our next one. We
will continue to develop the slots for our next version and beyond.

Personally I prefer the high variance slots, but I also play the medium variance slots. As it is now, the slots are not even medium variance. However the mechanics are equally important and you did not address this, but I know it take time to implement unique slots.

The number of symbols per reel has not been significantly changed. Our 5-reel video slots are not weighted. We changed the distribution of symbols on the reels - we reduced the number of high value symbols, and increased the number of low number symbols. We also generally decreased the number of wild symbols. This all has the effect of making high value wins occur less frequently. Reducing the number of wilds reduces the frequency of all wins.

Yes, there was too many wilds in the first version of your slots. Also they were not really exciting since the highest pay symbol did not pay much because of this. Personally I think 5 wilds should pay 10000 coins at least. (this is for non expanding wild slots). Changing the pay of 5 wilds really has little effect on the payout% if the total number of wilds is <7-8.

 

[silcnlayc]

we reduced the number of high value symbols, and increased the number of low number symbols

I can vouch for this...now there is hardly any play time at all...went bust 3 times in a row without any increase in monies...and the hits are somewhat even worse now..for a $2 bet to win $6 bucks is not very rewarding which seems to be the norm now...I think I might layoff once again cause I can hit $6000 for a 2 bet at any B&M casino out there and that isn't even a jackpot hit instead of 6 bucks..not a very good return at all IMO right now for the amount needed to play max..

To win anything large, you better have a huge bankroll now IMO...cause the wins now range from 60 cents to maybe 40 bucks on a $2 bet..not very enticing at all..

I actually like the wilds before vs now....for they at least let the playtime be longer for a lot smaller hits ..as it is now....there is no playtime at all..it's depost 50 bucks and gone in 60 seconds...

I guess there will be a happy medium soon....hopefully..cause the games are fun...but that won't keep a lot of players if they become vacuums and no playtime...as it is...there hasn't been a screenshot yet of this casino wins..and that means a lot!


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[Wizardgaming]

Hi silcnlayc:

It's a hard balance. Zoozie says she wants even *more* variance and you prefer the lower variance version. Meeting both preferences in the same game is not possible.

Most of the games have not had a move to a higher variance so I would suggest those if low variance is what you would like.

 

[silcnlayc]

I guess what we are saying in laymans terms is.....don't feed me little crap (less than my bet)..just take the money and let me hit some decent wins worth my time..I agree with Zoozie...

Also they were not really exciting since the highest pay symbol did not pay much because of this.

winning $2 bucks after spending $50 is not any kind of variance, just lousy payouts....

It comes down to,, why even bother playing at your casino cause the chance of hitting anything decent is a moot point...not even in contention...no matter how much one plays..

You can post all the paytables you want but what good is it if it is unattainable? Which at this time IMO this is just for show not for anyone to win..

Reason I am saying this is because the only screenshots as of to date are really bad ones for your games..not one winning screenshot of 50x bet or a 100x bet etc...always negative -.30 x bet (60 cents for a $2 bet) That doesn;t even count in the bonus rounds win...it would be a negative -.3000x bet. So variance has no play here...Hopefully it will all come together for your casinos...until then...ahh well...



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[Wizardgaming]

I've seen good winners on our operators so I know they exist!

RobWin did win nicely as you might recall.

I can't make winners on the slots post the screenshots here, in the end it's up to the player.

We will try to deliver games that have both high and low variance levels.

 

[silcnlayc]

RobWin did win nicely as you might recall.

Yes he did win but it wasn't a big one for the amount of the bet..and I believe he took a bonus and was betting $4 a pop to win $500... and that was BEFORE the changes...if I am wrong on the bonus, please forgive and apologies on that ..

Your casino finally made the screenshot section and it wasn't me ..the "screenshots that suck thread" ...

Feeling guilty for some unknown reason, I guess cause I really like the casino and am feeling really let down and know you guys are nice and all but still feeling a little abused...maybe it was the turkey....no offense is ever meant to anyone..just saying what I feel is the issues...



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[silcnlayc]

Strange pattern? I played again tonight since I was ahead a little and was feeling flush...and tried out my favorite game but It seems there is something definitely off here when you up your bet and get the EXACT payout on the bonus rounds,

Hopefully someone from the casino checks out the new Rival game and actually plays it...had a great time on that one...

These are all 15 and 18 free spins from $1-2 dollars..the last 2 were earlier wins...

 

[RobWin]

Strange pattern? I played again tonight since I was ahead a little and was feeling flush...and tried out my favorite game but It seems there is something definitely off here when you up your bet and get the EXACT payout on the bonus rounds,

Hopefully someone from the casino checks out the new Rival game and actually plays it...had a great time on that one...

These are all 15 and 18 free spins from $1-2 dollars..the last 2 were earlier wins...

15 and 18 free spins from $1-2 dollar bets... What the heck have they done to these slots...

 

[silcnlayc]

Please Help!

I just played the walrus game at Allstarslots and I feel that I wasn't paid the full amount for a hit..if someone can figure this out I really would appreciate it! I hit 4 walruses with 1 scuba penguin and it never flashed wild on the last wild and scuba penguin and it was a payline cause it paid for the 3 wilds in a row but never flashed the last walrus or scuba penguin. I made a screen shot of the paid lines but as you can see I also made a screenshot of the wilds and win line flashing but it didn't pay the whole line.

KK,, Rob, anyone..would you mind looking at this and tell me if this is wrong or not (the payout). I think it is but I do not have the brains to work out the numbers per pay per lines etc..

Any input here would be greatly appreciated!

 

[All Star Slots]

Hi silcnlayc,

Thank you very much for your question. I do believe you have been emailed directly by the Casino Manager with regards to this issue, but would like to clarify your post here for the benefit of others.

As the screenshots of you spin show, you have won on 6 different lines:

Line 3 wins (3 Jet Ski Penguins) 10 (the winning amount) x 7 (the amount of coins bet on that line) = 70
Line 4 wins (3 Jet Ski Penguins) 10 x 7 = 70
Line 5 wins (3 Wild Walruses) 150 x 7 = 1050
Line 13 wins (2 Wild Walruses) 30 x 7 = 210
Line 14 wins (3 Jet Ski Penguins) 10 x 7 = 70
Line 15 wins (2 Wild Walruses) 30 x 7 = 210

Total Coins Won: 1680

As you have mentioned:

I hit 4 walruses with 1 scuba penguin and it never flashed wild on the last wild and scuba penguin and it was a payline cause it paid for the 3 wilds in a row but never flashed the last walrus or scuba penguin.

The 3 Wilds and the 5-of-a-kind (Snorkeling Penguin) both appear on Line 5 only. As you will see in our Game Rules for Wilds in the Polar Bear Beach information page (

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"Only one winning combination is paid out per pay-line win. If there are multiple winning combinations on a pay-line, the player is paid out the highest combination only."

Therefore the win came from the 3 Wild Walruses (150x7) 1050 coins rather than the lesser 5-of-a-kind win which would have won you only won you (100x7) 700 coins.

We apologize for any confusion that may have occurred but can confirm that you were paid correctly in this spin.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Regards,

Denny
AllStarSlots.com

 

[silcnlayc]

Thank you for such a quick response. I never saw this

"Only one winning combination is paid out per pay-line win. If there are multiple winning combinations on a pay-line, the player is paid out the highest combination only."

and can't remember if these are the same T&C's at other casinos but it took me by surprise since I knew Ihit 5 oak and it did not pay simply because a few spins before I got paid over $35 for a similar hit with 3 wild walruses in a row and this hit seemed a small payout for the bet size compared to the one before.

Thanks again for clarifying this.

 

[steinhaug]

We have some symbols that we call pre-animations where there is a tiny bit of gesturing, would you like to see these only occur where there is a chance of a win still gerilege?

There was another post where slycin mentioned that they would prefer that animations only occurred with an actual win.

If anyone has some more thoughts on this, that would be great.

This is pretty straight forward, and all you need to do is put yourself in the players perspective. If you are to sit and watch the reels spins for say 8 hours straight - would you like a melody each time you win back your wager? Or double it for that matter?

In my opinion a slot can have all the sounds and flashing lights it wants, as long as they do not affect the flow of the game. Aslong as I can squeeze out the next spin and kill your melody I am happy! Landbased slots are like this, you may want to play me a tune for winning back the wager, however I just press spins and we go over. Online slots tend to be slow in counting the lines, playing the tune and whatever.

So - most importantly - if I press spin - let me spin, not force me to wait for annoyance. Cashapillar on MG on a slow machine, or in Virtual PC, is so sluggish in the counting that it sometimes takes upto 5 - FIVE - seconds to wait for the slot to count $0.04 in winnings! I know I am retarded for still playing slots after all this years - but when the machine treats me like I am one aswell - I get really annoyed, infact I almost look retarded!

Secondly, when to influence the flow of the game. When are you permitted to halt reels, slowspin and play thrilling gamesounds for me? Only - ONLY when I have a +50x win in front of me! That is - unless you belive your players are retarded, only retarded people would love to hear a welcome ceremony for winning back their bet in the long run. I believe the MG people in here can share some light on excactly how much they love theese sounds and win melodies in Kathmandu as an example. DING DING DING DING! Game freeze! You won 3x bet! Yeeeha! You are supposed to do 150 spins for a feature, so you got 3 spins for free? DING DING DING DING! yeeha!

Sollution:
Add a professional mode. The professional mode lets the user skip whatever animation you may seem fit by pressing spin again - let me control the slot not vice verca. Let the turbo spin be turbo, that is, no animation just land the wheels so I see the result in a split second. I already know the slot knows the answer, since your server already sendt the result over the internet. I do not miss the animation! Also - if such a wonderful turbomode is enabled, I would love to ask for that the speed is back to normal during freespins! Let theese ble slo-mo, normal gameplay turbo! Landbased machines let's me do 3-5 spins a second just by pressing the spin button without any speedmode at all, and they are alreadu pretty turbo mode by default. For some reason online slots believe we love to look at those spinning reels, some of you do - I don't. I want the result.

I'm just a player and I tell it the way I would love it, I believe many more like me would share this opinion.

Have you ever had this problem:
Shit, I need to spins a little - must play - however I only have 1 hour to do it in at max! Where do I play... Well - then I choose the place I can squeeze out the max spins, which will give me max possibilities to win - therefor will give me the most bang for the buck (that is, possible bang)! This is a win for you, since the more I spin the more I lose,

 

[RobWin]

I know I am retarded for still playing slots after all this years - but when the machine treats me like I am one aswell - I get really annoyed, infact I almost look retarded!

That is - unless you belive your players are retarded, only retarded people would love to hear a welcome ceremony for winning back their bet in the long run.Kathmandu as an example. DING DING DING DING! Game freeze! You won 3x bet! Yeeeha! You are supposed to do 150 spins for a feature, so you got 3 spins for free? DING DING DING DING! yeeha!

So true Kimss...:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

 

[silcnlayc]

Any news on the upgrades yet? Or the new games? Or the new blackjack games?

Hello..??

Anyone there??





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[Wizardgaming]

Any news on the upgrades yet? Or the new games? Or the new blackjack games?

Hello..??

Anyone there??





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Hi silcnlayc,

We are busy working on our new version (4.0).

It will have blackjack in it along with some other enhancements to the slots and new slots as well.

It's a pretty big release for us, that will be much more comprehensive than the last release.

 

[silcnlayc]

Alrighty!


Salivating....ahem..do ladies salivate??? Hmmm... Really excited over the blackjack game...that will help me get more playtime in the slots section...



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[I BEEN THERE]

Secondly, when to influence the flow of the game. When are you permitted to halt reels, slowspin and play thrilling gamesounds for me? Only - ONLY when I have a +50x win in front of me! That is - unless you belive your players are retarded, only retarded people would love to hear a welcome ceremony for winning back their bet in the long run. I believe the MG people in here can share some light on excactly how much they love theese sounds and win melodies in Kathmandu as an example. DING DING DING DING! Game freeze! You won 3x bet! Yeeeha! You are supposed to do 150 spins for a feature, so you got 3 spins for free? DING DING DING DING! yeeha!

Kimss:::
Whether or not you ever quit gambling, don't quit posting ~! You are such a delight and breath of fresh air to read your straight forward ( NO BULLSHIT ) posts ! Always straight to the punch with absolutely no cares of what others think, too bad you are not an affiliate, I might actually trust you enough to click on your banner and that says something ( in regards to honesty ) ~!


I BEEN THERE