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Originally Posted by Avaritia
I wouldn't describe a game where people don't fold as tough.
Let me put it this way, when I first transitioned to live, I was betting awesome scare cards, squeezing in great spots, 3!'ing light in good spots as well. Every time Id get called down.
Id triple barrel Q55AK and get called by JJ and be like wtf gramps has a soul read on me. No, he's just been getting 92o for the past hour and he's not folding a top pp dammit.
At first I was like what the hell this game sucks, these people never fold. Then it hit me. These people NEVER fold, this is the greatest game ever played.
Obviously as I already stated I'm speaking in exaggerated terms for effect, but not much, especially 1/2.
Your no max game plays differently, stacks are much deeper and some of your villains are competent, so obviously you can actually play some poker.
Play the reg 1/2 at your room when you get a chance and you'll see what I mean. I cold 4! the other day and jammed a 338 flop and got called by KQhh (one h on flop). I hadn't played a hand in an hour. Seriously.
I lol'd like 3 times reading this. The bold is my favorite because I thought the EXACT same thing transitioning from FTP to LOLB&M. Now I just vbet the **** out of every monster. Most of the time I'll overbet massively and get paid off. Example (this happened 2 days ago):
Villain (UTG) $300: mid 50's nit. Fit or fold, but he's getting antsy cuz he hasn't had a hand in a while.
Me (CO) $925: crushing Saturday night drunks
My hand: 5
5
UTG limps, MP limps, I raise to $10 (set value, and these idiots are never ever 3betting so I have nothing to worry about), folds to UTG who calls, MP calls
Pot = ~$30
Flop: A
7
5
UTG donks for $10, MP calls, I raise to $40, UTG calls, MP folds
Pot = ~$120
Turn: K
UTG checks, I bet $150, UTG calls
Pot = ~$420
River: 7
UTG checks, SHIP IT, he says "well **** it, I know I'm beat, but I call" (my favorite line ever)
Tables AJo
This is why the games will never die.....