I would probably say non turbos maybe 15 minutes and turbos 10 minutes.

I definitely take a good bit of short 15-20 minute breaks while playing. Alot of times I think it helps to cool off after a beat or two and it helps to keep me mentally fresh.

Nahh, wouldn't say I have any set routine before starting. I don't even have a desk to play on..I just use a dresser with my computer on it. Its pretty bush league.

Beer Pong or Quarters (speed or 2v2)?

WOW. Croix this has made me at least $200 tonight >>> straight from the poker mindset

Beer pong for sure. I like playing speed quarters though I am definitely a rookie.

Glad this thing is helping a little..congrats bro

My bad i mean this post

Awesome *****

lot's of awesomeness in this well, but i especially liked this one. i say this as i sit in lobbies for 30 minutes waiting for a game. i guess it's time for reg wars?

Which high stakes player do you hate playing the most? Not necessarily the best one, just the one that gives you the biggest headache.

Played you yesterday. Very fun matches were imo. GG

I have trouble with CrzyZachary on ftp..he always plays me tough.

Yeah those were definitely fun..I was waiting for action higher and was having someone sweat me through teamviewer so wanted to get some action. You played well gg's.

Hey Croix - Just graduated from Pitt, been playing off and on for the last year with moderate success in MTTs.

What is the best bar in Pittsburgh?

Who was your favorite homeless person in Oakland? (mine was the dreadlocks/suit/cane/tophat guy)

On a scale of 1-10 how good will the cash games be at Rivers when it first opens? And what % of my online BR should i take out to play there?

hi croix - thanks for this thread! was an instant read through even though being very long.

1. which coaching method would you judge to be best for a avarage 20/30$ ftp regs speed lvl grinder?:
1.1. HH review in written and discussed on AIM after
1.2. watch student play and discuss
1.3. watch coach play and discuss
if ever not really individual?

2. how would you judge the drying out of games (5-10 year time)? for me this means, it will get harder and harder to beat a certain level (due to skills and/or fewer fish). will this be a general trend? or do you see a light at the end of the horizen like better economics, more players from china, india, whatever?

3. would you say that experience in play in itself is pushing card reading abilities and postflop abilities? or do you judge this part being a combi of different learnings like other components of HU?

4. what do you mean exactly by doing a game plan? would that also be usefull for low/mid stakes?

thanks in advance for your answers and wish u all the best.

Hey yeah I remember talking to you earlier in an email or PM.

My favorite bars in Pittsburgh would probably be William Penn Tavern in Shadyside, Jack's and Deez in Southside, Garage Door in Oakland and Silky's in Squirrel Hill.

Can't say I have a favorite homeless person in Oakland and can't even think of anyone specific offhand.

The cash games at Rivers are probably going to be awesome to start and I would try to play on weekends and expect to clean house. The drinking idiots like myself will love donating there! My goal for Rivers is to become a semi reg like alot of people at Borgata..would be good times.

Thanks..hope its been helpful.

1. For a grinder I would probably think that watching a coach play and explain what hes doing while you ask questions would be the most helpful. You can easily spot times where you would do something else and get quick on the fly reasoning as to why hes doing it. These should probably be followed up with the coach watching you to make sure the things you've learned are being implemented into your game.

2. There will always be fluctuations of new players into games so I don't really think everything will dry up completely. Yes, games are tougher than they are 5 years ago but I'm optimistic that there will always be some new players coming in.

3. I don't think its fair to say that everyone who has experience playing HUSNG's will be able to play well postflop or will have solid hand reading skills. I do think, however, that the biggest benefit of experience is quickly being able to recognize a player's style and having the ability to attack it with a style you think will be effective. Alot of times you will see the same types of players (hyper aggro, loose passive) and over time you will be able to identify these kinds of players quickly.

4. I think up and coming players should create a solid bankroll management plan instead of just moving up when they feel like it. Alot of times they will not be ready for the next level and do not have enough buyins to be playing comfortably. Creating a plan and sticking to it will motivate you to put in volume at your current stake and move up quickly.

Hi croix i was wondering what your thoughts on 3 way partnering in 4 man husngs were.

Hey Croix,
what do you think is the best route to accelerate from a HUSNG newbie to a winning player? Read a book (ie. moshman's) or just do posts in this forum? Or grind it out? I don't have friends who are also poker players so I find it difficult to have someone to discuss with regularly except in 2+2. Can you give personal advice on newbies who want to get better?

nvm............