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spoonitnow
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02-06-2010, 02:13 AM
Post subject: Official Beginner's Circle Sweat Session Thread
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Straight Flush
Join Date: Sep 2005
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What's a sweat session?
A sweat session (or sweating another player) means watching another person play and making comments on their play and thought processes. It's similar to a session review, except it happens in real time. It's another great way to help each other and share ideas about poker.
What software do I need to participate?
Most people use a free program called TeamViewer that's easily found with Google to watch other peoples screens as they play. You can also talk via audio with another free program called Skype which works like an instant messenger service but is set up to allow people to talk to each other with microphones like a telephone. You could use AIM or Yahoo IM or something like that as well if you don't want to use Skype to talk during your session.
What do I need to do to get involved?
Post here what game you play (ie: 25nl 6m) and what time of day/week you're available. Then use PMs here on the site or other instant messenging tools to set up meetings with other people who play similar stakes as you. Arrange when Player A will watch Player B (and for how long), and when Player B will watch Player A (and for how long), etc.
Feel free to post any other questions.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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Hawk
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Flush
Join Date: Sep 2007
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I guess I'll be the first to jump on this.
I've never participated in a sweat session, but I'm ready to give it a shot!
I'm playing 25nl 6max on FTP. I generally play 2 sessions per day, at about 5pm and 9pm pacific, about 2-3 hours each depending on how I feel. I can also get a session in around noon if that helps to match things up as well.
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DanAronG
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Friggin awesome idea. I'd love to get live critcism of my play and would also like to see some others in action.
Mostly play on stars weekdays 10pm - 12pm gmt 5nl fr, and weekends as much as the missus will let me and if pre arranged then whenever.
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Originally Posted by Micro2Macro
hey guys, if you ever make a snap call on the river when your opponent raises you're fucking retarded.
Fucking. Retarded.
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XTR1000
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4-of-a-Kind
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50nl/100nl 6max at FTP, avaiable during euro evenings seven days a week. Willing to sweat with lower stakes players as well. PM for msn/AIM details.
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Originally Posted by bigred
xtr stand for exotic tranny retards
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AdamThePirate
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Straight
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Manchester
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I play 10NL FR, i'm available most evenings GMT time (from 5pm onwards).
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Originally Posted by Carroters
Take it Doyle, take it!
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oskar
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Apr 2008
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50/100nl FR, HU
10 PLO
13:00-18:00 EST during weekdays.
Whenever on the weekends.
Just send me a pm in IRC. Only requirement: skype and a headset.
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nickatina-69
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Two Pair
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ottawa
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i play 2$NL 6max on pokerstars, 4 to 10 tables usually, anyone want to sweat me or have me sweat them PM me, i am break even to slightly winning player, i would be stoked to get help improving my game. oh yeah, i am available pretty much anytime, and i could possibly help a begginer(losing) 2$NL player improve.
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Carroters
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4-of-a-Kind
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Awesome thread, I've no idea why FTR hasn't had one of these before.
I'm defo up for sweats both UK afternoons and evenings. I'm currently rebuilding at 25NL 6max on stars, shouldbe 50NL pretty soon. Up for both watching/helping lower stakes/weaker players and also being sweated by stronger ones too.
Gots skype and headset. Please PM me if interested.
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EasyPoker
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2009
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2NL, 6max anytime after 6pm GMT.
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[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb
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chatzilla
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Flush
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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sounds great  I play 10NL FR, I'm available most evenings and in the daytime on somedays GMT +10
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Donachello
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Full House
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I'm in! Recently dropped back to 2NL to try and improve my overall winrate instead of relying on rakeback to move me up stakes. Play 6m generally all weekend and most afternoons Mon, Wed-Fri. I'm on Central standard time.
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[00:29] <daven> dc, why not check turn behind
[00:30] <DC> daven
[00:30] <DC> on my hand?
[00:30] <daven> yep
[00:30] <DC> because I am drunk
[00:30] <daven> nice reason
[00:30] <daven> no further questions
[00:30] <yaawn> ^^Lol
Problem officer...?
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celtic123
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Full House
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Im on sKype , I have teamviewer, though Ive never set it up . Dont know anyone else with it.
Im UK , most evenings, or afternoons if I get rained off.
I Play at pokerstars. I Play 6max $0.02 NL .I would love to watch someone play and visa versa.Share Ideas and critique.
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Sasquach991
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Full House
Join Date: Sep 2008
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I have Skype and teamviewer installed (used it with M2M once).
I play on Pokerstars most nights after 8pm cst. I play 10NL 6-max and recently have been playing a little 25NL (about 3k hands). I usually play 4 tables or less.
PM me if interested in being the sweater or sweatee.
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"Just cause I'm from the South don't mean I ain't got no book learnin'"
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...we've all learned long ago how to share the truth without actually having the truth.
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speedcake
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Flush
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tampa
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25nl and 50nl 6max on stars
available nearly every weekday after 1pm eastern and until approx 2 am eastern U.S. time
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your banner burned here
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dranger7070
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wake up in the mornin feelin' like P. Diddy
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5nl/10nl 6m on FTP. I've been as high as 50nl FR, and I've done multiple sweats with a lot of different players. I have no problem helping out players underneath me, and obviously I eagerly welcome anyone that is better that wants to give me some pointers.
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Muzzard
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Aug 2006
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100nl FR FTPaments
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DanAronG
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Beachside
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Anyone feel like sweating me right now? 4-6 table 5nl on stars. I'll start d/ling programmes as soon as anyone says they are up for it.
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Originally Posted by Micro2Macro
hey guys, if you ever make a snap call on the river when your opponent raises you're fucking retarded.
Fucking. Retarded.
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DanAronG
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Beachside
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Big thanks to Muzz for sweating me last night.
For anyone who hasn't given this a go, it's really helpful getting a second opinion on how you play, so don't be scared to give it a go.
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Originally Posted by Micro2Macro
hey guys, if you ever make a snap call on the river when your opponent raises you're fucking retarded.
Fucking. Retarded.
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iloveaces
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3-of-a-Kind
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Are there ever group sessions? I'd be unwilling to take part in a 1 on 1 because Im still very raw and wouldn't be able to give much (if anything) back.
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Originally Posted by AdamThePirate
Iloveaces, your signature is completely redundant.
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BooG690
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I suggest any of you players looking for a sweat to go to the IRC. It is a lot easier to get a sweat going if you are in a chat together.
As for a sweat, I will be playing four tables of 25NL 6-max soon if anybody would like to sweat.
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That's how winners play; we convince the other guy he's making all the right moves.
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Donachello
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Full House
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Originally Posted by BooG690
I suggest any of you players looking for a sweat to go to the IRC. It is a lot easier to get a sweat going if you are in a chat together.
As for a sweat, I will be playing four tables of 25NL 6-max soon if anybody would like to sweat.
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+1
I'll be on IRC and 4-6 tabling 5NL all afternoon.
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[00:29] <daven> dc, why not check turn behind
[00:30] <DC> daven
[00:30] <DC> on my hand?
[00:30] <daven> yep
[00:30] <DC> because I am drunk
[00:30] <daven> nice reason
[00:30] <daven> no further questions
[00:30] <yaawn> ^^Lol
Problem officer...?
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iloveaces
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3-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Dec 2009
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celtic123 I got your message but I can't message you back because you have the pm option turned off! Sorry man! Let me know when you get it fixed and I'll take you up on your offer.
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Originally Posted by AdamThePirate
Iloveaces, your signature is completely redundant.
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imnotinsane
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High Card
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I really like this idea. I play 2NL on pokerstar. Available most of the time mainly.
I prefer to see full-ring microstakes (2NL to 25NL)
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heist
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One Pair
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Can someone please watch me play some time and give me some pointers? Have teamviewer but no skype, can talk on msn or irc.
I'm only single tabling 2nl on stars. Available any day/time.
I suck terribly and am aware of it.
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Keith
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I could watch you tonight UK time if you want. You really need a headset so that you can talk to make the most of it though.
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jaytoi
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Straight
Join Date: Nov 2009
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4-8 tabling 5nl-2nl on Stars atm, and would definitely be keen to be the sweatee of some more experienced players round here. My skype is the same as my screen name and my pokerstars handle (all "jaytoi"). I feel confident that i could help a struggling 2nler move up stakes as recently i've been dominating it, so i'd love to be a sweater for anyone having trouble at that stake. I usually play a night session( for me in Aus) at 6:00/7:00 ET and a morning session at 16:00/18:00 ET. PM if interested!
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Im ready this time.
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DirtyChipz
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High Card
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: (541) Go Ducks
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hmmm .... I don't like how I sound via skype ...
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Live the Legend
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FMLwin422
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3-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Hey! I would definitely like to be included in this. I 4 table 2nl/5nl. Play a couple hours at least every day and I'm down for sweating with a player at any stakes, at my level I am sure I could learn things from most everyone. I am on Central Standard Time. Send me a message if you are interested!
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Check out my OP thread Operation: To Simply Get Better!
"I think it's pretty cool that a girl is so into poker. Any chance of us getting some nude pics?"
<Carroters> "Dude, it's a chick......that plays poker. You any idea how much I'd pay for one of these?"
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rpm
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: learnin'
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i should get my shit together and start doing this kind of stuff. i live in australia which i think puts me in EST timezone. recently decided to cull my bankroll and grind from scratch at 2nl FR on stars for disciplinary reasons. im usually pretty busy trying to do schoolwork but i can just put in a couple of extra here or there to fit sweats in. PM me if interested.
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narcoticrex
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One Pair
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Upstate NY
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I desperately need someone to watch me play and give me thoughts. The only problem is I usually am on overnights EST, playing in midnight madness on full tilt. I am looking for a winning 25NL (or better) player to dissect my moves and tell me what the fck im doing wrong.
Please PM me if youd like to take a look.
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dranger7070
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wake up in the mornin feelin' like P. Diddy
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Originally Posted by FMLwin422
Hey! I would definitely like to be included in this. I 4 table 2nl/5nl. Play a couple hours at least every day and I'm down for sweating with a player at any stakes, at my level I am sure I could learn things from most everyone. I am on Central Standard Time. Send me a message if you are interested!
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ZOMG A GIRL THAT WANTS TO TALK POKERS
*joygasm*
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Imthenewfish
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Full House
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: sites im allowed to play on
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dranger7070
ZOMG A GIRL THAT WANTS TO TALK POKERS
*joygasm*
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EasyPoker
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dranger7070
zomg a girl that wants to talk pokers
*joygasm*
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lol
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[20:19] <Zill4> god
[20:19] <Zill4> u guys
[20:19] <Zill4> so fking hopeless
[20:19] <Zill4> and dumb
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HarleyGuy13
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Full House
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Oregon
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So I'm wanting to share a session at least every other week or more often if possible. I would like others to watch and help me as well as watch others who play better than I (most all of you) who are also able to and don't mind narrating their game as they play.
I've recently busted down to 2nl after a horrible downswing. I've played 10nl alot but took a long break and came back at 5nl moved upto 10nl again then the world crashed down upon my felt.
I typically play in the mornings from about 9:15is to 10:30 (west coast time) and am available every Thursdays and some Wednesdays.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED!
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"You start the game with a full pot o luck and an empty pot o experience...
The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck."
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sven00100
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3-of-a-Kind
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Minnesota
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Hey guys, I'm interested in sharing sessions with someone, skype would work best for me, as I can just select part of my screen & then have the mic too. I'm unsure how solid my ring game play is, as I am just getting back into it, but I would love to exchange sessions with any range of players. I don't exactly have a steady schedule as I work part time during the summer now while I'm off from college, but I'm willing to try to work out times!
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Santo2True
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Straight
Join Date: Mar 2010
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sven, hit me up when you see me on IRC, i'll sweat with you for sure.
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"Those who say it can't be done, shouldn't interrupt those who are doing it"
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oskar
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: in ur accounts... confiscating ur funz
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Ok people, PEEEOOOPLE
Get your asses to irc and see who's currently playing. This is a much more reliable way to set up a session right now.
So far ZERO people have contacted me on the basis of this thread. Some say it's because I am greatly unpleasent to be around and don't actually know anything about poker. Some say it's because I have private messages disabled and no idea how to enable them again. EXCUSES I say!
Go to irc. This is how you get there:
http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...-a-153854.html
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The strengh of a hero is defined by the weakness of his villains.
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spoonitnow
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Straight Flush
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: IRC Chat Room
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{Unsticky}
This thread doesn't get much action these days.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,033
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Anyone up for a sweat later tonight? If ya don't know me I 24-table FR 25NL (actually moved up to 50NL today) and have an hourly rate of $31/hr. I would of course 2-4 table for the sweat.
I was thinking of doing a micro stakes session anywhere from 5NL to 25NL. I can either sweat someone or they can watch me.. or we can do a group thing. I am on the road for work and bored as hell
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deucesomething
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3-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 104
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I've always wondered how people like yourself can multitable 20+ tables and still be able to turn a profit. I mean, aside from having a HUD, with so little time to react between actions do you not miss out on so much vital information and essentially lose a lot of your edge? I can only imagine that with so many tables you probably play fit-or-fold game and seldom bluff? Do you have hand prerequisites, e.g., you'll always fold top pair to a big river bet but will always call with top 2? Aren't you easily exploited? I suppose it does largely depend on the stakes you play at but it's still a mystery to me how you guys pull it off.
/derail
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
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I have been playing video games since I was in kindergarten... and after about 10,000 hrs playing meridian 59/everquest etc.. I guess your brain gets good at making quick decisions. I also have a chess background which helps a lot.
I play exactly the same as I would 2-4 tabling. I am guessing I would run about 5-6BB/100 or so 4 tabling 25NL, this month I am running 3BB/100 24-tabling. The difference is I guess I miss out on some marginal money making spots. Its hourly rate I am most interested in. If I want to get better at poker I watch videos, read a book, or read FTR. Playing is not the time to work on your game imo, its the time to make money.
There is no set formula I follow.. I just try to play the best I can each hand and move on. It does take some practice, but you'd be surprised what the human brain is capable of if you use complete focus.
And its not like I don't have ample time to make decisions.. 1,500 hands an hour can get boring.. I sometimes wish stars would let us 30 table or something. I have watched videos of people play 24 on stars and 16 on FT simultaneously.. I may try that some day when I improve.
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Bah come on, someone's gotta be bored.. maybe I'm the only one with no life lol
No noobs out there want some free coaching?
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rpm
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: learnin'
Posts: 1,871
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i'll be keen in 46 hours.
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tomato paste carnage
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Straight
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: in a van down by the river
Posts: 115
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Originally Posted by Outlaw
Bah come on, someone's gotta be bored.. maybe I'm the only one with no life lol
No noobs out there want some free coaching?
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Im hopping in irc right now if you want to work out the details.
Edit: If youre still up for it. Just realized the OP was from 3 hours ago.
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Tilt is poker cancer. You catch it, you die.
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supa
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Full House
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 836
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Wish I could get in on this.Way to busy being fathers day weekend.I'm open during the week so hit me up if you wanna try then.
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,033
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I can't get into irc for some reason.. did something change?
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dranger7070
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4-of-a-Kind
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wake up in the mornin feelin' like P. Diddy
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Yea, I'm an op and banned everyone.
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,033
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So no more IRC? :P
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,033
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btw, I sent you a pm supa and tomato
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Outlaw
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Full House
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,033
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If anyone wants a sweat today I am up for it while I wait for all the fish to logon later for my regular session.
Edit: Thanks for moving the thread, I guess I missed the official sweat thread
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