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10-22-2008 , 06:44 AM

BigL139andLinux

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 231

Does anyone think it is +EV to have the ironman chip? does anyone think that because new players see it, and figure out what it is eventually, that they may give more respect to someone with the chip, or assume they are a better player than they are? Or is it better to opt out of the chip image and look like someone who only plays occasionally....

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10-22-2008 , 08:43 AM

bluffingguus

enthusiast

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 81

I actually think you get credit from players without HUDs and know what it is for being a better player than you might actually be.

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10-23-2008 , 07:06 PM

qwertyu121

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16,634

actually most people i see with it i feel more motivated to bust cuz they think they are teh **** when they have it(rightfully so i guess).

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10-23-2008 , 08:18 PM

Ramsey_Farha

centurion

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 126

i show my VIP status at stars in hopes to get respect in low stakes SNGs dunno how effective it is though

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10-25-2008 , 01:10 PM

BigL139andLinux

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 231

mixed bag... hmm...

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10-25-2008 , 04:10 PM

shipontilt

self-banned

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12,209

I think the chip does help the image

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10-26-2008 , 06:07 PM

blaze2007

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,497

I noticed that since I had the chip more players respect my raises lol. Don't know if it's a good thing tough. Also more regular players are trying to play back at me.

But I still don't know if it's an advantage for me to opt it in or out.
If people got good advantages/disadvantages let me know.

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10-26-2008 , 06:27 PM

jxi

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 501

i mean.. whatever. but ever notice how most of the top winners at any stakes dont have the chip? generally i think its pointless cuz thinking players are not affected by it, and u dont want the morons who r playing too many hands to "give u more respect" i.e. fold more

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10-26-2008 , 09:36 PM

Robert Rasimus.

banned

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 62

Not that big of a deal for me, it's fun too have a status but i never get respect.

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10-27-2008 , 08:11 PM

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iCrush Souls

veteran

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,041

i definitely get more action without the chip. which is good.

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10-27-2008 , 08:53 PM

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blaze2007

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,497

So can you opt-in/out at any given time?
Or do you have to choose for 1 whole month?

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10-28-2008 , 08:51 PM

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Jw513

adept

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 714

You can opt in/out. Click cashier --> my promotion -- iron man ---> look for the opt in/out

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10-29-2008 , 10:35 AM

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blaze2007

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,497

I know you can. But I am wondering if you can change it any time you want within a month.
So for example you want 1 day the chip status out, but 2 days later you feel like it's better with the chip so can you opt it in again?

edit: I emailed FTP support

Thank you for contacting Full Tilt Poker Support.

When you set your preference for the Iron Man chip image, it won't take affect until the next qualifying period begins.

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