Hi folks... I will be playing in a new, live, NL home game next week and wanted your opinions on some "stuff".

It is a $1/$2 game with a $50 minimum buy-in ring type setup (they occasionally run tournies as well). The person who gave me the invite is the only one I know and has given me some info on the game by way of bragging on some of his hands --- I realize of course it could be bull but I'll file it away nonetheless.

When you play in a new live game with new people how do you play initially? I was thinking of tightening up my game in the beginning to see how the others play and maybe to give a tighter than normal table image. I'm trying to weigh the cost/benefits when it comes to playing my normal game vs playing close to the cuff for a general read on my opponents.

There is a pool of 20 or so people that know about this game and anywhere from 10-15 show up on a given night and the game runs for 3-4 hours.

I appreicate any advice you care to give.

Thanks,


Lug