FTR HU tourney

Who would be interested in an FTR HU tourney? That other forum is doing it and to me it seems like a really cool idea and will hopefully lead to interesting strategy discussions around some of the hands. Basic idea is to start with a group of players and then you have knockout rounds until there is only one man left standing. Probably best out of 3 matches. $5 SNGs on PS. The tournament will probably last around a week or two and players will have two days per round to find a time to play their matches.

Post if you are interested.

Yeah i'd be interested in schooling you all... I whoop yo ass.

UK based so I might be on comepletely the wrong time zone though

I am SO in on this one - maybe we can just organise a private HU MTT on PokerStars.

I'm in

edit: I'm in Atlantic Time (GMT+4) if anyone cares

Dwarf can we organise a private HU MTT? This would be good too although I feel the best out of 3 games per match gives you less of a crapshoot.

id be interested.
if we manage to get decent numbers and/or a private tourney then is there any chance of running a few over a period of time. A lot of people post on the forums about HU play and i think the idea would be a popular one

edit: im up for whipping dmans ass.

i'm in

HU play will definitely improve your hand reading skills and your ability to adjust to different styles so this will be +EV for all involved Im looking for about 16-40 people here...

arkana, you are a good man for organizing this. count me in.

I'd love the experience... but I suppose you bastards want to play for meaningful amounts of money?...

Damn this BR!!!!

What type of buy-in we talking here?

$5+.5 buy ins. That way the whole tournament cant set you back more than about $15 no matter how far you go. (You need to win to advance so you only end up almost freerolling after the first round).

Is it possible to organize a HU MTT on PokerStars?

Either way, I'm in.

I'm interested. Dependent on scheduling (i.e. if we do it on a week like this week, where I have ZERO time to play, I'm out; if I can make the time, I'm in).

Originally Posted by JeffreyGB

I'm interested. Dependent on scheduling (i.e. if we do it on a week like this week, where I have ZERO time to play, I'm not out; if I can make the time, I'm in).

Now thats commitment!

Where are all the hotshots? I can't believe we havent even reached 10 players yet.

I'm interested, pick a time and I'll play if it works for me.

could we possibly just make a bracket, and all the players plan their games seperately?

Originally Posted by gabe

could we possibly just make a bracket, and all the players plan their games seperately?

That's how I tried to do the chess tournament. Turned in to a nightmare, as people didn't finish because they "couldn't find a time where their schedules matched". I think this sort of thing will work out much better if we do it from start to finish in a relatively short amount of time - either knocking it out in one day, or doing a round (best of 3 matches?) per day at a set time.

I will most certainly get my ass kicked, but I'll play anyway.

I'll play as long as I get gabe in the first round.

-'rilla

Count me in.

Probably not in your league (YET) but I'm bound to knock someone on their ass if you take me for granted...

I like the idea of flexible times to accomodate the working class heros.

Alright, lets set a deadline for signing up. Then make a list of people interested, then let people pick who they want to play (those who dont pick will be matched) then simply play. If a match doesnt happen by like friday, both people can be DQed.

-'rilla

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

let people pick who they want to play

But if we let people pick who they want to play, they'll all pick me because they know I'm a fish

As far as time issues.. couldn't it be something where... 1) you get a list of everyone interested, 2) you randomly assing players to a bracket system (or maybe even handicap it by level of SnGs most commonly played), 3) then it's up to the HU teams to make a time when they can play the tourneys. Once players decide on a time, it could be posted as well if people wanted to watch.

How about this....

4) After the matches, players could swap HH, you could merge them, and then post the HH with both players hole cards being shown... that way it would serve as a learning tool as well for people who wanted to watch the matches after the fact.

Also if we do this as a best of 3 kinda thing @ the same blind levels... the most you could lose is $10.50... Since if you lose the first two.. you are out.. no need to play the third, right? If you split the first two, then you'd be even (minus the rake) and would then only be losing $5 for your entry.

This sounds awesome... I'm not saying we have to do what I suggested, but I'll give it a shot no matter what!

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

Alright, lets set a deadline for signing up. Then make a list of people interested, then let people pick who they want to play (those who dont pick will be matched) then simply play. If a match doesnt happen by like friday, both people can be DQed.

-'rilla

We need to decide if we are going to play all the matches in one day or have rounds where players have a 2 or 3 days to complete their match in. I dont mind either way...

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

Alright, lets set a deadline for signing up. Then make a list of people interested, then let people pick who they want to play (those who dont pick will be matched) then simply play. If a match doesnt happen by like friday, both people can be DQed.

-'rilla

So if I'm too busy to play next week, whoever is unlucky enough to draw me gets screwed? I think the "find a time and play your match" plan has serious issues, but if that's what we want to do, I'll give it a go. We need to make sure that the "play time" includes a weekend.

FWIW, I would be up for doing this on a regular basis, say once a month. A great way to improve ITM play and lose some tightass habits.

I know it can be set up on Stars as a private tourney, and I like the idea of seeing it end the same day. If we make it a regular event, everyone gets another chance soon if they miss this one.

Any chance on squeezing one in this weekend?

randomly assing players

Uhh... count me out.

Depending on how it's scheduled I might be able to make this. Put me on the maybe list.

I'm going to embarrass somebody.

Put me up there.

Originally Posted by arkana

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

Alright, lets set a deadline for signing up. Then make a list of people interested, then let people pick who they want to play (those who dont pick will be matched) then simply play. If a match doesnt happen by like friday, both people can be DQed.

-'rilla

We need to decide if we are going to play all the matches in one day or have rounds where players have a 2 or 3 days to complete their match in. I dont mind either way...

I don't think all the matches need to occur on one day.

I think players should have a whole week to complete their matches. You should be able to find an hour or two somewhere to sit down with the other guy and throw some chips around.

And JGB has a good point, I guess if one person doesn't show up for a match they forfeit but the other person doesnt.

-'rilla

Yo, the most I can lose is $11 right? I'm in

match me up against alibi

I'm calling out dwarfman!

I'll play.

I'm interested

Where do I sign!

private HU mtt on stars would be so much easier than creating a bracket to keep track of everything. it would be much easier and could be done once every month or 2 months or so

Arkana, you tend to have g00t ideas.

I.am.all.in.

im in

The list of players so far are:

Code:

arkana
silent7
dwarfman
ahiltz
miffed22001
jstrope
gabe
kingnat
andyholt
jeffreyGB
rockymv
courtiebee
a500lbgorilla
netwocards
aces
alibi
vqc
wildbobaa
thnwkd
frizzle02
pingviini
fleece
dsaxton
lefou
shysti

and the current requested matchups are:

Code:

a500lbgorilla vs gabe
vqc vs alibi
lefou vs courtiebee

If anyone else wants to play and\or wants to play a specific person in the first round let me know ASAP because I am going to be finalizing the list of players and matchups today. Players will have until Sunday to complete their matchups, if the two players can't schedule a time to play they need to contact me and I will make a judgement on who gets the points (who made the most effort to find a time slot). PM me the match results so I know who will be playing in the second round by Sunday.

I'll play.

Originally Posted by arkana

The list of players so far are:
Players will have until Friday to complete their matchups...

I know I won't have enough free time during this coming week to play, except perhaps on Wednesday or Friday (and both are very shakey at best). Can we get a time range that allows for weekend play?

Originally Posted by DaNutsInYoEye

randomly assing players

Uhh... count me out.

Post of the Month

Oh, and throw my hat in this ring. I request courtiebee so she can feel better about her skillz when she squishes me.

Originally Posted by JeffreyGB

Originally Posted by arkana

The list of players so far are:
Players will have until Friday to complete their matchups...

I know I won't have enough free time during this coming week to play, except perhaps on Wednesday or Friday (and both are very shakey at best). Can we get a time range that allows for weekend play?

Ok I think we can make it one week, so players will have till next Sunday to complete the matchups... I will edit my previous post.

count me in

Originally Posted by arkana

and the current requested matchups are:

Code:

a500lbgorilla vs gabe
vqc vs alibi
lefou vs courtiebee
dwarfman vs AndyHolt

FYP.

Let's dance, Comber.

Originally Posted by LeFou

I request courtiebee so she can feel better about her skillz when she squishes me.

lol omg someone save me!

MATCHES:

a500lbgorilla vs gabe
vqc vs alibi
lefou vs courtiebee
dwarfman vs andyholt
arkana vs silent7
ahiltz vs miffed22001
jstrope vs kingnat
jeffreyGB vs rockymv
netwocards vs aces
wildbobaa vs thnwkd
frizzle02 vs pingviini
fleece vs dsaxton
shysti vs rubixsoho
aquinas vs danutsinyoeye
pokerpatneu vs superdave9x19
synthesist vs renegaderob1
chardrian vs mxiu

I need the results before next Sunday, contact me if there are any problems. Good luck, have fun.

I'll take shisty. Just found this post. Count me in. I have a busy week and wont be able to do this until later, probably the weekend.

I'll take on any comers.

So what is the recommended way to play the game. Cross fingers and hope we are able to sit down at the same table, or create a private table? I have no played at stars in over a year, so I'm not sure of the best method.

ill donate my 10 to danuts if we can find a common time (im really busy this week and am on european time...)

Originally Posted by AHiltz

So what is the recommended way to play the game. Cross fingers and hope we are able to sit down at the same table, or create a private table? I have no played at stars in over a year, so I'm not sure of the best method.

Anyone have a good solution to this problem (apart from playing omaha or 1k buyin games)?

oooooh, funny it took this long for someone to find this little problem. Sounds like we're back to the heads up MTT......

Originally Posted by arkana

Originally Posted by AHiltz

So what is the recommended way to play the game. Cross fingers and hope we are able to sit down at the same table, or create a private table? I have no played at stars in over a year, so I'm not sure of the best method.

Anyone have a good solution to this problem (apart from playing omaha or 1k buyin games)?

If you're quick enough it won't be a problem.

Me and AndyHolt are getting it on between 4pm and 5pm EST tomorrow, get in IRC around that time if you want to watch.

I would like as many witnesses as possible.

Originally Posted by RubixSoHo

I'll take shisty. Just found this post. Count me in. I have a busy week and wont be able to do this until later, probably the weekend.

lol ok

so how the hell do we play then?
erm and i cant get any money into my stars account!
THIS IS A VERY BIG GODDAMN PROBLEM

Originally Posted by Miffed22001

so how the hell do we play then?
erm and i cant get any money into my stars account!
THIS IS A VERY BIG GODDAMN PROBLEM

If you and your opponent can agree on a different site then I don't mind if you play your match there but he has the right to refuse.

OK, I'm new at this - so how do I get in touch with Aces to set up a time?

PM him to find a time and then meet up in irc or use aim or skype to communicate.

my opp is so good
i love him
i bet he beats me

:P

Originally Posted by Miffed22001

my opp is so good
i love him
i bet he beats me

:P

WTF

VQC, after I tear you a new asshole, I want your job as mod.

Is the deadline for signing up past? I'll play anyone thats left in the first round.

Originally Posted by PokerPatNEU

Is the deadline for signing up past? I'll play anyone thats left in the first round.

No, you get to play the next one who signs up.

I am new so add one easier player to the list.

actually, I am trying to lull you into a false sense of security.

damn did i miss deadline? I could play the guy a few posts above me tomorrow night (Tues) or even late tonite (Halloween Monday)

Originally Posted by PokerPatNEU

Is the deadline for signing up past? I'll play anyone thats left in the first round.

We can try . My evenings are generally free excluding non-Halloween Mondays (got Cub Scouts till 8)

I am on Eastern Seaboard USA. Perhaps 9-10 PM tonite or any time Tuesday after 6PM.

Is it safe to consider me n PokerPat a match?

I will examine this thread upon return home today after work.

I am SuperDave9x1 on PokerStars.

Added pokerpatneu vs superdave9x19 to the matches list.

Edit: typo fixed

Originally Posted by arkana

Added pokerpatneu vs supersave9x19 to the matches list.

Thats SuperDave9x19

If I were SuperSave, I'd have a larger bankroll.

When is registration gonna end?

-'rilla

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

When is registration gonna end?

-'rilla

The second Tuesday of next week.

Or when round 1 is over.

Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla

When is registration gonna end?

-'rilla

I don't see the reason for not letting people register up until the time the first round results have to be in, they will just have less time to complete their matches. Feel free to convince me otherwise.