Thanks, everybody.

Quote Originally Posted by daven
I'm also interested in what you said about limit getting harder. I have played a little limit and was thinking about adding some back into my game palette (starting at 1/2) as there are aspects of limit that i like for improving NL play - but sounds as though it may not be worth my while playing that high to study? I mean, if i simply want to test and apply ideas i can do that lower, and if the games are really that tough at 1/2+ then it sounds like diving in there would be a good way to lose $$. Thoughts?
As your reason is for study purposes and not winrate, go ahead and give it a shot. If you've played there profitably before, you can probably do so again and of course you want to play at stakes that maintain your interest. Personally, I just found myself trying way too hard to maintain a 1bb/100 rate at 1/2+ after years of being 2bb/100. So, it's not that it's unbeatable or anything, it's just not what I'd become accustomed to and it no longer maintains my interest like it once did. I'll just suggest to you that game selection starts to get pretty crucial at 1/2. It won't be uncommon for you to find a table full of 20/15 types so if you can find something running at 30% VPIP, grab on (although it's still not the best indicator...there are some very good loose aggro types who do well post-flop).

All that said, I see a pretty vast difference in the quality of play between 1/2 and .50/1, particularly at Stars as the VPP whores seem to play no lower than 1/2. If you feel you're rusty and are concerned about getting back into limit, consider starting there first if the stakes will keep you interested.