Don't want to derail this thread, but yea.
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I think I disagree with the rationale behind each and every one if those points above.
Lol, most do.
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I like a table with a lot of chips on the table because I have a huge edge in DS play. And, umm, they have a lot of chips and chips are good. More chips are more good.
I said "besides the obvious math based reasons to sit at a deep table." Thought that disclaimer covered my point but I guess it didn't.
But yes, our edge is amplified the deeper the stacks. It just so happens that deep stacked tables (deep stacked beyond a max buy in factor I mean) are typically actiony tables.
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Don't assume a straddle is a fish or even that a straddle at the right table is -EV. Many times there are other dynamics at play.
It has nothing to do with the skill level of the straddler (though the assumption they are a poor/gambly player is a safe one), it has to do with the fact that you are effectively putting in a blind min raise out of position. Straddling is aids. There are no dynamics that call for it other than a mandatory table straddle.
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Can loosen up a tight table or help meta game on a loose table. Straddle a few times and u can not it up and some players (like Avarita, for example) will be quick to label you as more of an action player than perhaps you really are.
Lol. I suggest you give FlatTireSuited's post on live poker play a read. There is no need to build an image in llsnl...unless your game is just horrid. Villains only care how pretty their two cards are, and if they're in for $5 they're in for $40.
I didn't play a pot for an hour the other day. Raised to $35 UTG and we went 5 ways to the flop. People don't pay attention to image, again, they only care about the two cards in front of them.
Finally, if you still care about building an image, straddling is still aids. I'll cold 4! in the right dynamic (a wide 3 bettor taking advantage of a situation) with an ace blocker. So like A4s. Show the 4 and your image is destroyed. Also you win money. As opposed to blindly donating to a pot. Actually I still usually don't show in these situations, bc image doesn't matter. The reason why I made the play was bc of the opportunity presented, not to show everyone how gambly I am.
As for stereotypes/assumptions, I immediately build information when I sit down. So it's not like I'm thinking "he's Asian he doesn't have it", that's stupid. But making assumptions with limited information and building/adjusting from there is how you crush this game.
If you're not requesting tables with drunks/Asians/gangsters (preferably drunk Asian gangsters), you're doing it wrong imo.
Last edited by Avaritia; 05-23-2013 at 12:55 PM.
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