***** Official Dumb Questions Thread ****

[the village idiot]

Originally Posted by King Spew

You mean the number that is posted on the Stars lobby? As a full ring player I would feel that stat would not be that important since someone opposite me could skew the results. Maybe in 6M it would have better value...but..

when table selecting, I would LOVE to have two NITs to my left. If you table select by looking at players-to-flop AFTER YOU ARE SEATED and have played several hands....you are doing it wrong/ As an example, you have a whale to your right,,,but all the others are NITs. Close to a perfect storm, yet you close the table because players to flop is very low.

When looking for new tables, table select for tables with high p/f is OK using the lobby.... but once you are on the table, look at table dynamics WAY before using a table average to decide whether to stay or not..

Yeah, the number from the lobby. I play 6max and table select using a mix of pls/flop and pot size, but i also use stars filter and it does`nt show tables less than 30% flop. after sitting at the table for a while and i`m card dead its just a handy stat to have a glance at, tho not essential as stated.

I used to have a pt3 stat that showed avg.vpip on each table so thought that pls/flop would be better.

[louiebh]

im really struggling with post flop play usually ill have a decent hand which turns dead on the flop then my opponent will start betting and ill fold usually they are bluffing and mucking but my hand is nowhere near strong enough to take them to a showdown, so when i get a decent hand like AK etc they just fold then i have a crappy run of folding and end up having my stack shaved by blinds, this is in SNG's if it makes a difference especially when there are 2 people left i basically end up giving 1st position away because i cant handle it after getting within reach of it, im a poker beginner do maybe there is something iim missing please help guys. would really appreciate it

[RedGladiator]

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

In HEM if it's for example 4 handed, would UTG be counted towards UTG or CO?

Anyone??

[sheeprustler]

I don't know the answer to that but you should ask here -
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/16...-tracker-1535/

[klezmaniac]

Originally Posted by RedGladiator

In HEM if it's for example 4 handed, would UTG be counted towards UTG or CO?

Originally Posted by sheeprustler

I don't know the answer to that but you should ask here -
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/16...-tracker-1535/

Or here: HEM Forum.


--klez

[klezmaniac]

Originally Posted by louiebh

im really struggling with post flop play usually ill have a decent hand which turns dead on the flop then my opponent will start betting and ill fold usually they are bluffing and mucking but my hand is nowhere near strong enough to take them to a showdown, so when i get a decent hand like AK etc they just fold then i have a crappy run of folding and end up having my stack shaved by blinds, this is in SNG's if it makes a difference especially when there are 2 people left i basically end up giving 1st position away because i cant handle it after getting within reach of it, im a poker beginner do maybe there is something iim missing please help guys. would really appreciate it

I'm really struggling with post flop play. I'll have a decent hand which turns dead on the flop, then my opponent will start betting, and I'll fold. Usually they are bluffing and mucking; but my hand is nowhere near strong enough to go to showdown. Whenever I get a decent hand like AK, they just fold. Then I have a crappy run of folding, and end up having my stack shaved by blinds. (This is in SNGs, if it makes a difference.)

When two people are left I basically end up giving 1st away because I can't handle it after getting within reach of it. I'm a poker beginner. Maybe there is something I'm missing?

Please help, guys. I would really appreciate it.[/post fix]

FYP.


First, the best way to show appreciation to people who are helping you out, is to make it easy for them to figure out what you're asking. A lot of posts like the one I'm responding to get ignored because no one wants to take the time to decipher it. Decent grammar, punctuation, and breaking things into paragraphs goes a long way towards this goal. It doesn't have to be perfect; but it does need to show more time and effort than just spilling a bunch of words onto the internet.

You are, after all, asking people to spend their valuable time helping you.


Second, SNGs are indeed very different from cash games. The best advice I can give you here is to read Sit 'n Go Strategy by Collin Moshman. It should help you a lot with your play in STTs.

Third, learn ICM. That should help you with your end game.


--klez

[louiebh]

Thanks i really need to work on my that i get carried away. Where could i learn about ICM a link of some sort would be very helpful for me as im not sure where to look let alone what it stands for, Ive started reading the book youve mentioned this week, i may have to start again i believe.

[RedGladiator]

Originally Posted by klezmaniac

Or here: HEM Forum.


--klez

Wow I just found this on ur link:
http://www.pokersoftware.com/articles/2011/06/sneak-peek-at-holdem-manager-2.html

Holdem manager 2. I think I missed the announcement somewhere.

[King Spew]

Originally Posted by klezmaniac

First, the best way to show appreciation to people who are helping you out, is to make it easy for them to figure out what you're asking. A lot of posts like the one I'm responding to get ignored because no one wants to take the time to decipher it. Decent grammar, punctuation, and breaking things into paragraphs goes a long way towards this goal. It doesn't have to be perfect; but it does need to show more time and effort than just spilling a bunch of words onto the internet.

Originally Posted by louiebh

Thanks i really need to work on my that i get carried away. Where could i learn about ICM a link of some sort would be very helpful for me as im not sure where to look let alone what it stands for, Ive started reading the book youve mentioned this week, i may have to start again i believe.

slow learner itt

when playing, verbalize your opponent's hand range will do wonders for your post flop skillz. Especially if you are not in the hand.

[RedGladiator]

Originally Posted by sheeprustler

I don't know the answer to that but you should ask here -
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/16...-tracker-1535/

Nevermind, thinking about it, the button is always the button, even when it's UTG.

[klezmaniac]

Originally Posted by louiebh

Thanks i really need to work on my that i get carried away. Where could i learn about ICM a link of some sort would be very helpful for me as im not sure where to look let alone what it stands for, Ive started reading the book youve mentioned this week, i may have to start again i believe.

ICM Introduction

ICM Nash Calculator


--klez

[louiebh]

lol, ill get there soon. thanks for the help.

[darkprince]

Why is it important to calculate your hourly win rate and how exactly do you calculate it? What would be considered a 'good' rate?

[Schoolboy]

roughly how many vpps per hand at 10nl? have searched all over and cant find an accurate answer

[Schoolboy]

found actually found a link by IamPro. its like .101 for 6 max and .064 for full ring