2 comments about Sid Meier's Civilization II: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series.).

1. Definately worthwhile. One of the best books for Civ II I have seen. Some really good info. Strategies for the intermediate player to the beginner. Not only a good strategy guide but a good referance as well.



2. This book is the absolute best Civ 2 book. Bar none. It is also the best Civ 2 reference book available. Do not even bother to buy other Civ 2 books; I have read them all and most are a waste of your money, esp. the worthless book by Jason Rich.

   This book has excellent suggestions for beginners and intermediates, and is invaluable for experts as a reference. Many of the details of the game are simply not found anywhere in the game's original documentation, but are explained very well in this book. From this excellently formatted wealth of information, one can deduce many advanced strategies of the game.

   There are a few minor errors which advanced players will eventually notice (eg, page 309 concerning subversion), but these are very subtle and probably won't be noticed by most beginners and intermediate players.

   This book is easily worth the price. If you like Civ 2 (or wish to play and/or understand it better), this is the book for you. This is the first book you should buy after you get the Civ 2 game.

1 comments about Brothers In Arms: Earned In Blood (Prima Official Game Guide).

1. recive very fast and in good condition like brand new

5 comments about Final Fantasy VII: Ultimate Strategy Guide : Unofficial (The Final Fantasy Series).

1. I need help finding a ceritan guide on final fantasy 7. its supposed to be called " completely unotherized Final Fantasy Ultimate Guide. : Its supposed to tell everything on how to get the limit breaks and help you out of places were th Official FF7 Guide by David Cassedy failed. i really want it and if you can find a new or in a fairly good comditioned one a fair price e mail me.



2. Anybody out there could you please tell me how to get the "final attack" materia. the book says its a chocobo racing gift, is it really there? How do i get to make my chars in a god mode? is that possible?



3. This book leaves out so many important parts it's sad. Also, the amount of errors just keep adding up. Every time I look at it I find a new typo, error, or missed information.



4. This is a terrible guide. There isn't enough info on how to get all the rare materia. It doesn't mention that if you master a materia, you will get another with 0 AP. It doesn't talk about the Ancient Forest or Cactus Island. It even says "Ifrit-Ice damage to all foes". Can't the author tell the difference between Ifrit and Shiva!



5. How to get alot of money go to Golden Saucer. When you get of the ropeway you will see a guy in the back. He will give you 1000gil per Gp. (Only on 2nd+3rd disc only) Don't get mad if it won't work. Just TRY IT: TRUST ME IT WILL WORK!!!!!

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5 comments about The Complete Book Of Blackjack: A Comprehensive Guide to Winning Strategies.

1. I would consider myself a better than average card player, and I can play blackjack pretty well. But I have never looked at the formal mathematics or strategies involved in playing blackjack, *to win*.

   This book covers "BS", the Basic Strategy, in itself enough to improve your game. Once you master this topic (you are dealt an A,7 and the dealer has a 3, what do you do?), the author introduces more and more advanced topics to continually improve you chances of winning (or rather remove the advantage the casinos already have, i.e. your chances of losing)

   These advanced topics include several different methods of counting cards (take your pick), ranging your bet based on the count, and then finally using MBS, or "Modified Basic Strategy", complete with a whole new set of tables to master, oh my!

   This book provided me exactly the information I wanted to become a better player, namely the BS strategy table, methods for counting cards, and sound reasoning to back it up. As a bonus, the author continually stresses how to reduce the chances of getting wiped out, and in general I think provides some good tips to keep in mind when gambling.




2. I've got to declare my bias up front... I'm the author's son, *but* I am also a computer programmer -- *the* computer programmer that wrote the simulation programs used by T.J. Reynolds in his research, in fact.

   I knew very little about the game before I became responsible for replicating its play electronically and assisting in the proof-reading...

   I used the amalgamated systems to win enough to pay for my honeymoon cruise through the Carribean, and still had enough left over to buy a *very* nice watch!

   The best thing about the book, in my opinion, is how the author explains the rationale behind every element of the Basic Strategy as well as the more complex topics in a straight forward manner that seems to assist in remembering them.

   I also appreciate the section that debunks the common Myths of Blackjack, and shatters the superstitions that are the most common causes of ruin among amateurs -- once again he pulls no punches about the statistics while wording the explainations in a way that is accessible to those of us who are crappy at Math...

   With this book -- which is a fusion of all the most noted works on the game of BlackJack published this century -- you don't need to buy any of the originals by Thorpe, Wong, Uston, etc. -- It's all inside reduced to the essential concepts without any of the peripheral dissertations that would only be of interest to Statisticians.

   If you can only afford to buy or travel with one book, THIS IS THE ONE!




3. I bought this book because I was going on vacation to a destination with a casino, and although I'm hardly an avid gambler, I thought I'd spend some time playing blackjack. But this time, I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing, because I was tired of simply showing up at a table with a pocketful of hope.

   I was aware that there were basic systems around for amateurs that purported to even out the casino's edge in blackjack, but to be honest, I'd never taken the time to read about them or learn one. If I ever knew all the right plays, like when to hit, stand, split or double in every conceivable situation, I had long ago forgotten the rules. For example, do you hit a 16 when the dealer has a 7 showing?

   Enter "Professor" Reynolds with The Complete Book of Blackjack. I call him Professor because I never would have imagined a more literate, humane, or succinctly instructive treatment of a subject like this. If you ever decide to play blackjack, the section on the "Basic Strategy (BS)" will repay you many times over. In this unit, you learn the cold, hard mathematically validated rules on when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, reinforced with practical exercises and drills. There's an immensely readable chapter on myths of blackjack, all debunked with the same matter-of-fact, analytically based style. I didn't have time to absorb info on money management techniques and the real payoff that comes from counting systems, but the Professor assured me that I could hold my own with the basic strategy, so I decided to give it a try.

   After three days of occasionally studying the tables and quizzing myself until I had BS memorized, I summoned up the courage to enter the casino, despite the fact that the book prudently warned me to practice at home or on the computer first. It's an entirely different game when you know the statistically right thing to do in every situation: violent emotions of hope and despair are replaced with relative calm and dispassionate observation. Don't get me wrong: this system doesn't guarantee that you will win every time out or get rich quick. It just insures you won't make a decision that concedes the advantage to the house.

   So what happened? I played for two hours the first night and won $85 betting $5 a hand. I played for 45 minutes the next day with the same betting routine and won $75. Unfortunately Professor Reynolds can't accompany you and swat you in the head when it's time to get up from the table-you have to do that for yourself, although he offers advice on how to quit when you're ahead. Cost of book: $12 plus shipping. Return: $160. Not bad for openers.

   I'm sure there are plenty of other books that offer similar systems and probably even more depth, but this a terrific primer for someone who doesn't want to devote his life to the subject. Thanks, Professor!




4. I've played blackjack using the widely-available "basic strategy" for over 20 years. I love the game; but I just don't get to play as often as I'd like - MAYBE three times a year. Of course, each time I have to re-learn the basic strategy on the flight to Las Vegas. I've read a lot of books on the subject and I'm writing this review to tell you (it's actually the first review I've ever submitted to Amazon.com) that you needn't clutter up your bookcase as I have with any other blackjack books once you've read The Complete Book of Blackjack.
   
   It covers everything you need to know about how play the game and the nuances of actual casino play. It's not deeply mathematical; but I have gained a better understanding of the game and have actually adapted my own counting system based on the information in the book. I've learned to subtly range my bets and have taken the time to learn some of the Modified Basic Strategy which is clearly laid out in the text. I have not returned from a blackjack trip a loser...and the strategies and methods in this book will allow you to really take control of your blackjack experience - helping you understand when the risks are high or low, and how to take advantage when conditions are favorable...
   
   This really is the "complete book" of blackjack - and it is absolutely "usable" in that it is written in a straightforward and engaging style.
   
   There is no substitute for actual casino experience; we all have to make our own stupid mistakes. But if you take the advice and information in this book and apply it diligently, you will enjoy your time at the table and the success it will bring.



5. I am a psychologist and successful low level card counter. When I switched from Hi-opt I to the High-Low count I got Reynolds book first. I subsequently read all the classics et al and used other counts at times but this is absolutely the most underrated book in blackjack. Some of the index numbers are slightly different from Wong at times but Wong's research found that minor index differences aren't a big deal. The book is just a joy to read. Its really too bad that others have not noticed what is probably a Magnum Opus by Reynolds as it is probably the most sound, fun and useful entry to High-low count out there. I love the 101 tips in the back of the book. Excellent advice that I still use. I have made this same claim repeatedly on BJ21 a few years back. Read the other books later. Congratulations, Mr. Reynolds...yours is the most underrated book in the whole realm.

1 comments about Kirby 64 Official Strategy Guide.

1. We all love Kirby, that adorable pink marshmellow, and with the return of him in Kirby 64, he's been topping Japanese salescharts to the max. Outselling best sellers even for playstation.

   It is only fair Kirby be given limelight, and even his very own guide (which is a first!) Brady Games captures the immaculate dreamscape of a world through the eyes of Kirby into a graphical book packed with pages with more than you ever wanted to know about this bashful Dreamlander. In depth steps in reaching the goal of each level, getting a shard, fighting bosses, secret power ups; plus a whole lot more!

   Probably the most famous feature of the game, is Kirby's amazing power to copy an enemy's power.. and Brady Game's Guide captures every ability with the low down of how to get it.

   Sure, you can buy Kirby 64 and just breeze through it, but without this guide you'll probably be missing quite a lot of things that could definetely enhance the game's atmosphere. Ideally, this book of goodies is one you don't want to miss!

1 comments about Sacrifice Official Strategy Guide.

1. Brady Games is the king of published strategy guides. Sacrifce is a stunning realtime strategy game and the strategy guide makes the game more inciteful. There are illustrations and easy to read and follow text. As you get more comfortable with the game, you can use your own different strategies. The cheats you can get online, but the actual placement and generation of creatures is unique to the strategy guide. It also lists awesome creature combos, in depth use and descriptions of spells and creatures. If you are having trouble progressing in the game, buy the Brady Strategy guide, it's cheaper than in the stores!

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