advice for first real live game.

hey whats up everyone. ive been playing with my friends for awhile now, and been playin online for a couple months. and this friday ill get a chance to play live with people ive never met before, i believe about 30 people.... its gonna be a $2NL with no antes or anything. i usually play a pretty tight/semi aggressive game. should i just stay with this and what i know best until i get to know everyones style a little better? they also have $20 tourneys twice a week that ill be going to. so any advice would be much appreciated

Pay really close attention to their eyes, breathing, pulse and subtle hand movements.

If they twitch when they go AI, insta call!

But seriously, if its 2 NL you might as well just go and have fun. They'll be so many other poor players that you'll just have to play tight and aggro to show a big profit.

-'rilla

Two tips:

1. If they say something like, "I Have A Full House", or, "I have pocket aces", fold.

2. If they sit there and think for twenty minutes, then push, while leaning back in their chair with their arms not crossed, fold.

Beware of the guy not trying to draw attention to himself. In live play I've learned to spot the stealth raise pre-flop and the quiet call.

Also watch out if you catch a hanger...SEE "Rounders"

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Originally Posted by poskid_1982

Also watch out if you catch a hanger...SEE "Rounders"

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LMAO, POTD

-'rilla

thanks for all of your advice, since it was pretty much all tells that you guys were giving me....i decided to go out and buy mike caros book of tells. its my 3rd poker book ive read along with TOP, and some other holdem book....so hopefully i wont do too bad and lose all my money haha. ill tell you guys how it goes