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Originally Posted by Speck CHAMP
I said they are more popular and better. I didnt say they are better because they are more popular.
Okay. I respect your opinion 100%. I wasn't sure about the popularity issue versus quality before, but now is very clear you were talking about the reasons behind PokerStars actions. So, yes, you are absolutely right. They will work harder to improve recs experience.
And they did it... once again. No problem with it. But we don't have any HU with the traditional structure in the WCOOP schedule, only Zoom/Fast fold. Is a completely diffent poker variant for me, to be honest.
But let's adaptate... once again.
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Originally Posted by Speck CHAMP
Its a different format with a higher skillcap than the normal shootouts.
Also it doesnt matter on which position you end up, you need to pick good spots to chase a bounty otherwise you wont win much.
When I first started playing them I also thought their variance would be insanely high, but its the complete opposite. They barely have variance, a 10 BI "downswing" is already very rare. The only real variance they have is at the final table, but even if you dont win a single one of them, you can still beat them with a decent ROI.
On top of that all, I am pretty sure a lot of people who are playing the new format, wouldnt even consider playing the old one (mainly speaking about recs).
Let's face it, traditional HU and HU Zoom PKO are TOTALLY different games. They are different variants from each other. The only thing in common is the fact that they are practiced at two-player tables.
The dynamics change, the speed changes, the spots change, the technique changes. I am broadly in favor of diversity in general and would be no different in poker.
So for that reason, I think there should be room for different games in the biggest online poker series on earth.
I honestly think mixed games and varied poker modalities are one of the attractions that keeps PokerStars unwavering and segmenting its performance when we talk exclusively about pro-player actions and business reflexion.
For the other rooms, even applying mixed games to their big series, it would still be a challenge to raise traffic and action.
Once again we don't have 7-card stud in this series. But we have Razz and Stud8. I mean... WCOOP is conservative, but is not at the same time. Same thing with HU MTTs.
This is not a negative critic. Is just a point of view.
I'll be playing the series anyway. And is hard to them to create the best series every year. But I hope they can read this thread little bit more, honestly.