Recently, I decided to experiment with a different playing style. I noticed I wasn't getting paid on many of my big hands that I played aggressively. So, I decided to see if I could learn something by playing more passively. I recognize that, as a result, some of what you see below is not ideal play. That's not the point of the thread (although any helpful comments are welcome). The point is to try to figure out what the hell V1 is thinking, so I can play better against this sort of player in the future.
No reads as the game just started. V1 has a special coin he uses as a card protector so he obviously plays with at least some regularity.
Hero is BB, V1 is UTG, V2 is MP. V1 limps, V2 limps, 2 more limps behind, I check Q
J
. ~25 in the pot.
Flop: K
T
9
. Above average flop! In the past, I would have led or gone for a big c/r; this time I decide to experiment with a more passive line. So, I check, V1 checks, V2 bets 15, fold, fold, I call, V1 calls. ~60 in the pot.
Turn: 5
, completing a flush draw. I check, V1 checks, V2 bets 35, I call, V1 calls. ~165 in the pot.
River: T
. Not a great card. I had planned on leading a safe river, but this isn't that. I check, and now V1 bets 95. V2 folds and I call. He says good call and turns over A
6
.
Okay, I get calling the turn with the NFD but WTF is he thinking on the flop? That ace high is good? That if he turns an ace it will be good? That he might get lucky and hit a BDFD? Or that if he just hangs around out of position in a multi-way limped pot he can bluff a scary-looking river? Seriously, I am totally befuddled. Anyone run into this sort of play before? Anyone try this sort of play in the past?