Maybe a tweak on the AI
My experience with this game is excellent except in one respect - the AI opponents get loaded hands very frequently and always seem to get at least one useful card in the Skat.
They seem to get many many hands they can play at Grand.
I battle with very ordinary hands and often find nothing useful in the Skat.
I rarely have Grand level hands to play.
When I do have a hand I’d like to play, the AI as often as not will bid sky-high so I can’t play it.
The only way I’ve found to even out the scores is to play schieber ramsch, where every so often I can catch them with a large negative score to bring them back to my level.
I really don’t think this is a matter of my skill - I play a lot of cards online, inc Skat, and I go ok.
I think this app would be perfect if the ‘luck’ of the AI hands was just pared back to reasonable, realistic levels.
I don’t think I as the ‘live’ player is getting the same spread of decent hands. I don’t think it’s close either.
They seem to get many many hands they can play at Grand.
I battle with very ordinary hands and often find nothing useful in the Skat.
I rarely have Grand level hands to play.
When I do have a hand I’d like to play, the AI as often as not will bid sky-high so I can’t play it.
The only way I’ve found to even out the scores is to play schieber ramsch, where every so often I can catch them with a large negative score to bring them back to my level.
I really don’t think this is a matter of my skill - I play a lot of cards online, inc Skat, and I go ok.
I think this app would be perfect if the ‘luck’ of the AI hands was just pared back to reasonable, realistic levels.
I don’t think I as the ‘live’ player is getting the same spread of decent hands. I don’t think it’s close either.
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Response from developer
The distribution of the cards is purely random for all players. Here: https://www.skat-spiel.de/skat-karten-mischen.html we have compiled information on this (in German). Have fun with Skat and gut Blatt!
Separate versions for iPhone and iPad
This isn’t a criticism of the app per se, but the developer makes separate versions for the iPad and iPhone, and charges full price for each. I think there should be the ability to buy one for full price, but both at some discount (rather than $12 for one version, $24 for both, or whatever it is, perhaps $15 for both — it’s the same engine after all.) For that matter, a quantity discount for purchasing Skat and Doppelkopf, or perhaps all the developer’s games, would be welcomed.
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Learning
Great
How to hide opponents hands
How do I do this in the app? Don’t want to see all the cards. KS
Response from developer
Tap the light bulb at the bottom right and select "Show" and uncheck "All Hands" to not see the opponents' cards. Have fun playing Skat!
Skat
Great AI and interface !
Not so good!
I have been using this app for years. Initially, I was hopeful that bugs would be addressed in a timely fashion. But the app’s developers seem to be indifferent to constructive criticism and certainly don’t ever respond to contact requests. If you are considering a Skat app, I suggest you look elsewhere!
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Response from developer
Try our latest version of Skat. If you still see potential for improvement in this, please contact our support via 'Contact' from within the app. Have fun with Skat and gut Blatt!
Awesome app.
I love playing Skat and this app is a lifesaver here in the US. thx 😀😀
Great app
It’s a wonderful app, I enjoy it very much. Initially disappointed by the seeming lack of assistance mode that Lite has. You have to click the lightbulb in play and then click the small Show button to get the same options.
Response from developer
In our latest Skat version we moved our assistant directly to the card table. Try the light bulb on the lower right. Please contact our support via 'Contact' from within the app in case of any questions. Have fun with Skat and gut Blatt!
Wrong version displayed
Only after I paid 8.99 did the app inform me that I should buy a different version optimized for ipad. Even though I searched for ipad only apps, the iphone version of this app was displayed for purchase, right on top. Not happy to be misled into buying the wrong version.
Super game!
I’ve wanted to learn Skat for a while, but not knowing anyone who played it, it’s tough for you and two friends to start from ground zero.
This app helps you through the learning curve, lets you (optionally) play with all hands visible, and offers (optionally) advice. It’s selectable for German or English and the English coverage is pretty good, with just a few of the advice items being German-only. Even that you can figure out pretty quickly.
Skat is a bit complicated to learn, but this app helps you through it. Once you get better, it can play at a high level and offers a myriad of game and rules options. They really did a stellar job with this!
This app helps you through the learning curve, lets you (optionally) play with all hands visible, and offers (optionally) advice. It’s selectable for German or English and the English coverage is pretty good, with just a few of the advice items being German-only. Even that you can figure out pretty quickly.
Skat is a bit complicated to learn, but this app helps you through it. Once you get better, it can play at a high level and offers a myriad of game and rules options. They really did a stellar job with this!
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Response from developer
Thank you! We are delighted that you have fun playing with our Skat app. Gut Blatt!
