MacPokerTools Color Theory Poker Mod Experiment
So I've done a little research, and this is what I have come up with so far. Drawing on articles scattered across the web, I found that certain colors stimulate our minds in different ways. Using these theories I have come up with several different table/backgrounds that I feel could be conducive to playing in poker tournaments and long grinding sessions. I am not an expert at all, and am open to any and all suggestions. I tried to keep the Color Theory mod as simple and pleasing to the eye as possible, while drawing on color theory for the color palette. I also made the corner buttons semitransparent to help them blend into the background more. The background colors I chose are Blue,Green, Brown, Red, Pink, and Purple. I chose to make a blue table first, with a green, and Tan/Golden table to follow (will update the article as I go). I want to match each table as best as possible with the background, and will especially be looking for your feedback in this area. Enjoy these mods, and please follow up with any feedback you might have. If really interested in helping out, please notate when you started playing with the color theory mod if you have some sort of tracking software, that way we can track any sort of progress that may or may not be made.
Here are some color theory guidelines to help you interpret what background to use when.
Blue (Beach)
* Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful,tranquil, secure, and orderly. Seeing the color blue actually causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming.
* People tend to be more productive in a blue room because they are calm and focused on the task at hand. Some studies are showing that weight lifters can lift more weight in a blue gym - in fact, nearly all sports are enhanced in blue surroundings.
* Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature.
Green (Jungle)
* Researchers have found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension.
* The color of growth, nature, and money. A calming color also that's very pleasing to the senses.
* Green is thought to relieve stress and help heal. Those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches.
Brown (Ski Lodge)
* This color is most associated with reliability, stability, and friendship. More are more likely to select this as their favorite color. It's the color of the earth itself "terra firma" and what could represent stability better.
Red (Vegas Skyline)
* Red is a bright, warm color that evokes strong emotions. Red is the color of energy. It's associated with movement and excitement. People surrounded by red find their heart beating a little faster and often report feeling a bit out of breath. It's absolute the wrong color for a baby's room but perfect to get people excited.
Pink (Outerspace)
* Pink is the most calming of all colors -- often our most dangerous criminals are housed in pink cells as studies show that color drains the energy and calms aggression. Think of pink as the color of romance, love, and gentle feelings, to be in the pink is to be soothed.
Purple (Final Table)
* Purple stimulates the brain activity used in problem solving.
* Purple also represents wisdom and spirituality. Use purple most carefully to lend an air of mystery, wisdom, and respect.
I was a little skeptical of the pink background at first, but it seemed to come in handy when having to calm down after a couple of bad beats. I mainly bounced between the Blue, Green, and Brown backgrounds depending on my mood. I used the red if I felt I needed to amp up the aggression, and when stack size dictated shove/fold. I used Purple for the final table, which I really like, but you will also find the regular Final Table in the folder if you want to switch back.
How To Install:
1st- Download + Unzip Color Theory Experiment Classic folder: Color Theory Classic Folder .zip
Take this Classic folder and replace it with the the Classic folder found in:
Rt. Click the FullTilt Application> Open Package Contents> Contents> Resources> Graphics> NewTable
2nd- Download + Unzip: Color Theory Common folder: Color Theory Common Folder .zip
Take this Common folder and replace it with the Common folder found in:
Mac- Rt. Click the FullTilt Application> Open Package Contents> Contents> Resources> Graphics> NewTable
Do You Have Existing Chip or Card Mods You Want To Keep? We are changing/modifying the Common folder which contains chip, and card folders. Don't forget to replace any chip or card mods you might want to keep before installing, or just replace the folders you need. You will find the jumbo classic deck, normal FullTilt Poker chips, and large b+w dealer button installed in this folder.
You will also find the "dull blue" table(left) available in the Classic/Background folder. Renaming the Dull Table.svg to Table.svg will install this one if you prefer. Enjoy! and please post feedback : )
If you want the cards only, here is the Cards folder for the Classic Jumbo Deck
Here are some color theory guidelines to help you interpret what background to use when.
* Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful,tranquil, secure, and orderly. Seeing the color blue actually causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming.
* People tend to be more productive in a blue room because they are calm and focused on the task at hand. Some studies are showing that weight lifters can lift more weight in a blue gym - in fact, nearly all sports are enhanced in blue surroundings.
* Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature.
* Researchers have found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension.
* The color of growth, nature, and money. A calming color also that's very pleasing to the senses.
* Green is thought to relieve stress and help heal. Those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches.
* This color is most associated with reliability, stability, and friendship. More are more likely to select this as their favorite color. It's the color of the earth itself "terra firma" and what could represent stability better.
* Red is a bright, warm color that evokes strong emotions. Red is the color of energy. It's associated with movement and excitement. People surrounded by red find their heart beating a little faster and often report feeling a bit out of breath. It's absolute the wrong color for a baby's room but perfect to get people excited.
Pink (Outerspace)
* Pink is the most calming of all colors -- often our most dangerous criminals are housed in pink cells as studies show that color drains the energy and calms aggression. Think of pink as the color of romance, love, and gentle feelings, to be in the pink is to be soothed.
* Purple stimulates the brain activity used in problem solving.
* Purple also represents wisdom and spirituality. Use purple most carefully to lend an air of mystery, wisdom, and respect.
I was a little skeptical of the pink background at first, but it seemed to come in handy when having to calm down after a couple of bad beats. I mainly bounced between the Blue, Green, and Brown backgrounds depending on my mood. I used the red if I felt I needed to amp up the aggression, and when stack size dictated shove/fold. I used Purple for the final table, which I really like, but you will also find the regular Final Table in the folder if you want to switch back.
How To Install:
1st- Download + Unzip Color Theory Experiment Classic folder: Color Theory Classic Folder .zip
Take this Classic folder and replace it with the the Classic folder found in:
Rt. Click the FullTilt Application> Open Package Contents> Contents> Resources> Graphics> NewTable
2nd- Download + Unzip: Color Theory Common folder: Color Theory Common Folder .zip
Take this Common folder and replace it with the Common folder found in:
Mac- Rt. Click the FullTilt Application> Open Package Contents> Contents> Resources> Graphics> NewTable
Do You Have Existing Chip or Card Mods You Want To Keep? We are changing/modifying the Common folder which contains chip, and card folders. Don't forget to replace any chip or card mods you might want to keep before installing, or just replace the folders you need. You will find the jumbo classic deck, normal FullTilt Poker chips, and large b+w dealer button installed in this folder.
You will also find the "dull blue" table(left) available in the Classic/Background folder. Renaming the Dull Table.svg to Table.svg will install this one if you prefer. Enjoy! and please post feedback : )
If you want the cards only, here is the Cards folder for the Classic Jumbo Deck
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