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Old 05-11-2005, 01:35 PM     Post subject: Making notes before you play? #1 (permalink)  
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Just wondering if this is a good idea. I've decided on my board, limits, etc but I figured before I actually sit down and invest money I simply would watch the board and make notes on the players beforehand - at least what I can see from betting patterns and what they show on showdown.

Good idea? Or is it better to get in there and start mixing it up?
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Old 05-11-2005, 02:32 PM #2 (permalink)  
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 I tried this for a little while, but it didn't make too much sense. People come in and out of a ring game so often, plus who knows when a seat will open up, and the fishy players might be gone by then, or may have tightened up.... I say just take a seat, and if you really don't want to mix it up yet, just fold everything except for big premium hands until you feel comfortable.
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Old 05-11-2005, 02:36 PM #3 (permalink)  
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Take a seat and start whipping some ass.



If you're going to take notes you'll see all you need to in the first three or four orbits.


 
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 i get on the waiting list for a specific table, then go there and start taking notes. by the time i'm seated, i know every player's tendencies and how to exploit them. if the table sucks by the time my number is called, i leave and start over.
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 I not in the habit of doing this, but won't PT gather stats for you while you wait for a table, without your needing to sit and watch?
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