Nels and I hit the 3 gogos in question.
I thought SW's had the prettiest gals, but something about the vibe of the place... just too many guys throwing stupid money at the gals... call me a cheap charlie all ya like, but I dont think anyone likes overpaying for something. The gals were pretty, but anyone even remotely asking for a 4K LT is going to get a laugh from me. I was just there to look anyway. And I have enough experience to know that the question of pricing is never a cut & dry situation... chemistry plays a big part, as does hygiene, and looks, but so do expectations. If a gal has had LDOP's paying 4K-5K LT, then she begins to expect it. I dont remember there being a problem with lighting. Seating however, was an issue... it was packed.
We then moved on to Devil's Playground and I liked the obvious effort that went in to the decor. Plenty of seating. Some gals cute, some gals not. I really liked one of the showgals and I'm kind of kicking myself for not pursuing it. I was mostly on a mission to explore, so I wasnt there to find a gal for the night. That said, we sat in Devil's Playground for a few beers- not the one beer & go that is common when you're just checking out the various venues. I liked the place. I plan on going back... possibly tonight, come to think of it.
Lastly we hit Exotica. I could be WAY off with my assertion here, and it's just a random guy's opinion on the internet so take it for every cent you paid for it, but I think there's almost a r/ship between an average cuteness level and an avg pricepoint (showing my analyst side now- I feel like it could almost be charted). Of the 3 places, Exotica seemed like the 'lower avg cuteness but with lower avg prices' kind of place. As I said, I could totally be off with that. Of the three, lighting is best in Exotica. There were some cute ones there (indeed, last night's bf was from there). It's always a bit of a negotiation, but unlike some others, I just prefer to get the money question sorted up front to avoid any issues later. She asked for 3K LT and I responded that was a little high, but she was very cute, so I'd give her 2K (which is pretty standard for me). She nodded without a second's hesitation. I find if I respond with a lower price, but with a compliment to her, it's better received. Another quirk of Exotica... the bathroom is up a tall flight of steps, which might cause problems if you were slightly maow. Although there is a tub in the center of the seforum.xxxe, I never once saw it used in 2 visits. I did see dark marks on the side of the thing, so maybe it needs to be re-coated. I did see bubbles in it, but I didnt see a purpose in it being there really... I man, it's just an empty bathtub.
Of the 3, I'd have to say Devil's Playground was my favorite. I just really like it when it looks like effort went in to something... and you can tell it's a place that effort went in to.
SW's had the cutest chicks, but all 3 had gals that I would have bf'ed.
Exotica seems a little wanting for decor, but some of the gals were having fun with the whacking sticks... phantom smacks happening as gals tried to whack other gals who weren't looking, then try to act innocent as the whacked spin around trying to figure out who hit them. It was funny to watch.
There ya have it... just one guy's perspective.