Leaving ring games

C'mon now, if it takes 100 buy-ins at every level from 2nl to 50nl to learn how to play poker, then just quit the game. It's not for you. Outlaw, playing over-rolled is your choice. But I don't think sticking around for 100k hands in micro hell is the best use of someone's time, not to mention stunting one's growth.

Originally Posted by StarGrinder

C'mon now, if it takes 100 buy-ins at every level from 2nl to 50nl to learn how to play poker, then just quit the game. It's not for you. Outlaw, playing over-rolled is your choice. But I don't think sticking around for 100k hands in micro hell is the best use of someone's time, not to mention stunting one's growth.

100 buy-ins is not overolled.. its the minimum roll in a lot of people's opinions, I didn't make this up

Anyways, we shouldn't be thinking in terms of having enough to move up, we should be thinking in terms of having the game to move up. As spoon once said, our bankroll is our cup. Do you want a 20 buy-in tin foil cup or a diamond plated steel 100 buy-in cup?

I admit its okay to take shots at around 50 buy-ins.. but not really necessary. 100 buy-ins isn't really that much. I've built my roll from $200 to $3,700 in the last two months and only moved up at 50 buy-ins. I still play 25NL and take shots occasionally at 50NL. I will start taking shots at 100NL at 5k.

I wouldn't recommend a beginner try this.. they will get murdered at 50NL if they haven't put in the necessary time and effort.. and believe me, you can get "rolled" for 50NL long before you can beat it.

Originally Posted by Outlaw

100 buy-ins is not overolled.. its the minimum roll in a lot of people's opinions, I didn't make this up

Anyways, we shouldn't be thinking in terms of having enough to move up, we should be thinking in terms of having the game to move up. As spoon once said, our bankroll is our cup. Do you want a 20 buy-in tin foil cup or a diamond plated steel 100 buy-in cup?

I admit its okay to take shots at around 50 buy-ins.. but not really necessary. 100 buy-ins isn't really that much. I've built my roll from $200 to $3,700 in the last two months and only moved up at 50 buy-ins. I still play 25NL and take shots occasionally at 50NL. I will start taking shots at 100NL at 5k.

I wouldn't recommend a beginner try this.. they will get murdered at 50NL if they haven't put in the necessary time and effort.. and believe me, you can get "rolled" for 50NL long before you can beat it.

usually people can beat the level above them within 2 months

Originally Posted by Imthenewfish

usually people can beat the level above them within 2 months

Define beat

You're right about learning > bankroll at low levels, I just can't fathom why it would take 100k hands at each level to learn fundamental concepts. I guess we'll just agree to disagree then. Then again, I'm back down donking around @ 5nl so what do I know.