Better to play Quarter VP than higher denoms?

Zapman, that is incorrect.

Case in point: Earlier this year I was playing three-play 25 cent Double Double Bonus Poker when I was dealt four Aces. On the draw I hit two kickers for line pays of $500, $500 and $200 for a total of $1,200 which generated a hand pay and W2-G love letter. But it sure beats the alternative, losing.

I once sat next to someone playing triple play 10 cent STP. She was dealt a royal no multiplier for a $1200.00 hand pay.

I was dealt KAces on FP DDB 3 play at the RR and was awarded a W-2g for $1500.

Once at the Palace Station, I was playing near a woman who was playing $5 triple play, and she was dealt a royal. She was, like, "No biggie. It was about time. I'm still not back to even." I think it's best to play at the level that provides fun and excitement, with an eye toward reasonable EV, including cash, food, rooms, bread makers, snow blowers, whatever. In my current incarnation, I would be very upset to get a $1,000 royal.