if i cant own it in a really micro tourn am i donk ?

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11-02-2008, 12:04 AM
EricZ123

if i cant own it in a really micro tourn am i donk ?

i have been playing these little 10 cent micros on ps because i am light on cash and still want to play.. trapping early on, playing tight aggressive midway and i am taking a lot of bad beats.. i think i know why, but... lol
11-02-2008, 12:05 AM
Ragnar4

wat?
11-02-2008, 12:07 AM
EricZ123

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Originally Posted by Ragnar4

wat?

wat ? wat ?

360 10 cent sng on ps
11-02-2008, 12:07 AM
AFchung

don't trap/slowplay. just bet out
11-02-2008, 12:16 AM
bigspenda73

These tournaments should be easy to have a nice ITM% and a decent ROI.

If it's a regular structure I would advise you to be patient early, take control of the bubble nits, and try and build a stack coming into the final table. Cashing probably won't do anything to affect your roll but taking one down (or a top 3 finish) could help you play bigger buyin tournaments. Therefore I'd ride the variance wave and try to build a big stack.
11-02-2008, 12:18 AM
EricZ123

i am probably not communicating very effectively about my very early strategy in these things, but yeah, basically wait for a good hand and bet it and hope the donks come along or go all in pf..
11-02-2008, 12:20 AM
EricZ123

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Originally Posted by bigspenda73

These tournaments should be easy to have a nice ITM% and a decent ROI.

If it's a regular structure I would advise you to be patient early, take control of the bubble nits, and try and build a stack coming into the final table. Cashing probably won't do anything to affect your roll but taking one down (or a top 3 finish) could help you play bigger buyin tournaments. Therefore I'd ride the variance wave and try to build a big stack.

cool thanks !
11-02-2008, 12:22 AM
EricZ123

btw, wth is a variance wave ? killing the short stacks ?
11-02-2008, 01:27 AM
bigspenda73

no just taking risks and trying to build a big stack instead of being a nit and limping into the money

I just started playing tourneys, here's what I did on the bubble today in a 180man, I ended up getting 3rd, in the past I'd just fold my ass to the money and then bitch about getting short, I've started to take risks, resteal, put pressure on other medium stacks, and give myself a fighting chance late.

http://i35.tinypic.com/20zthty.jpg
11-02-2008, 01:52 AM
GHOST 24 7

Re: if i cant own it in a really micro tourn am i donk ?

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Originally Posted by EricZ123

i have been playing these little 10 cent micros on ps because i am light on cash and still want to play.. trapping early on, playing tight aggressive midway and i am taking a lot of bad beats.. i think i know why, but... lol

To play real poker u gotta play @ least $1/$2. The micro limits knowone takes it serious. You will lose yr money down there playin those limits. I think its like playin for fake money on full tilt.
11-02-2008, 01:57 AM
JKDS

Re: if i cant own it in a really micro tourn am i donk ?

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Originally Posted by GHOST 24 7

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Originally Posted by EricZ123

i have been playing these little 10 cent micros on ps because i am light on cash and still want to play.. trapping early on, playing tight aggressive midway and i am taking a lot of bad beats.. i think i know why, but... lol

To play real poker u gotta play @ least $1/$2. The micro limits knowone takes it serious. You will lose yr money down there playin those limits. I think its like playin for fake money on full tilt.

no
11-02-2008, 02:09 AM
bigspenda73

The word "trappy" in your initial post got me thinking, my guess is you aren't building big pots with your big hands, and thus you aren't getting paid fully

don't trap against bad players
11-02-2008, 03:05 AM
kmind

Re: if i cant own it in a really micro tourn am i donk ?

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Originally Posted by GHOST 24 7

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Originally Posted by EricZ123

i have been playing these little 10 cent micros on ps because i am light on cash and still want to play.. trapping early on, playing tight aggressive midway and i am taking a lot of bad beats.. i think i know why, but... lol

To play real poker u gotta play @ least $1/$2. The micro limits knowone takes it serious. You will lose yr money down there playin those limits. I think its like playin for fake money on full tilt.

My opinion on this topic is different than yours.

I just wanted to say that as nicely as possible.
11-03-2008, 12:04 PM
ghem67

I could see play being a little different than normal considering the possibility of someone not worrying about the .10 and just going berzerk during the first 15 minutes or so.
11-03-2008, 12:11 PM
Stacks

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Originally Posted by bigspenda73

The word "trappy" in your initial post got me thinking, my guess is you aren't building big pots with your big hands, and thus you aren't getting paid fully

don't trap against bad players

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Originally Posted by bigspenda73

http://i35.tinypic.com/20zthty.jpg

LolTrappedU...

Ironic much? :D
11-03-2008, 02:05 PM
kb coolman

Re: if i cant own it in a really micro tourn am i donk ?

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Originally Posted by kmind

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Originally Posted by GHOST 24 7

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Originally Posted by EricZ123

i have been playing these little 10 cent micros on ps because i am light on cash and still want to play.. trapping early on, playing tight aggressive midway and i am taking a lot of bad beats.. i think i know why, but... lol

To play real poker u gotta play @ least $1/$2. The micro limits knowone takes it serious. You will lose yr money down there playin those limits. I think its like playin for fake money on full tilt.

My opinion on this topic is different than yours.

I just wanted to say that as nicely as possible.

Perfectly stated. At this time, I only play $10NL, and I take it very seriously.
11-03-2008, 02:08 PM
kb coolman

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Originally Posted by ghem67

I could see play being a little different than normal considering the possibility of someone not worrying about the .10 and just going berzerk during the first 15 minutes or so.

Not so much as you would think, but they do exist. I love it when those guys are around. It's an easy way to build you roll. I've also seen these guys at $25NL, $50NL, $100NL and especially live at $200NL.

I've been lucky enough to get a few sessions with those guys. It doesn't take them long to dump $50 rebuying at low limits playing like a tool.