KNOW THY OPPONENT...

Yes, the 25NL party tables are way fishier between 5 - 12 pm EST...

Since it's so well known that 25NL on party is the aquarium, I find there are plenty of wanna-be sharks there as well (including myself). I know it's tough to get reads multi-tabling full ring, but in each hand you should really figure out if you're playing against a shark or fish, and adjust accordingly. Although playing straight forward will get the job done most of the time, well timed check raises, semi-bluffs, blocking bets and other plays that disguise your hand will go a long way.

And I agree with above, 1/2 - 2/3 pot bets will work fine almost everytime. In every situation, when you have a monster, you have to figure out the max amount they may call. Dropping the hammer ususally will make an opponent fold, therefore your opponent is making the correct play, and you are losing money even though you won the pot. (yes, I'm reading Theory of Poker right now) Only time I bet more is on a big semi-bluff, or when I know someone has a good second best hand.

Breaking even while clearing bonuses is not a bad thing at all, especially at the swingy 25NL aquarium. Good work.