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Originally Posted by leavesofliberty
Yes I agree with all that. I just think the straddles throw up the variance so much you may as well play hyper draw games.
How much does it throw up variance? How much worse do your opponents play in this unfamiliar spot? If your either of opponents plays conservatively to "avoid variance" in this game, he's ignoring math/antes and is giving you his money. You'll never find a spot this good in a FR game. However, if 20/40 is the biggest stakes you play, this may play as big or bigger than a 40/80 game. There could be good reasons to pass.
The whole thing you're repeating about "you may as well play hyper draw games" is just a distraction. It is either a good spot or a bad spot for you. If there's another spot more profitable, go do that. If that's 7 card stud razzdugi, go do it. Baducy? Sure.
There's no reason that you'd be good at hyper aggro HU or 3 handed poker, out of the gate. It is a skill. I think the straddle game is slightly broken, but it is the different from the button opening a ton and the button opening every hand. It is hard on the SB. I assume that people will adjust poorly. It likely provides too much edge to a very good player. If it is a bad spot for you, avoid it.