Originally Posted by deacon_bluez

"So I have devised my own little system when dealt pocket pairs. Which I do not fold if first to act. So I have 3 choices, limp, bet small, or bet big. To appear random in betting, if I am first to act, I use the colour of the cards. If both cards are red, I limp, 1 red - 1 black I bet small, 2 blacks I bet big. Regardless of the strength of the pair. "

I kind of like this color thing. Makes sense to vary your betting. The only part I disagree with is the last sentence. I would never limp a high pair (QQ+), because I think it's really important to isolate with that hand if possible.

Originally Posted by cardsman1992

Limping high pairs as a rule is not good, but you have to do it once in a great while to vary your play. I wouldn't do it more than 5-10% of the time. See NLHE-T&P...no play should be 100% of the time your default play, lest you become predictable. So although isolation with PPs is important, make sure you don't think in terms of "never" or "always".

I do tend to raise similar amounts regardless of the type of cards I hold, as Legendash mentions....usually 4xbb + 1bb for every limper (except the first).