only cuz I know there a loooooooot of people that like the COTW weekly. I know its not a paid product, but like we talked about when the COTW first came out...each COTW doesn't need to be an 8 page thing (or even close to it).

that and I am a nit. But I've never said otherwise =)

The author got called on an extended overseas business trip, so we knew it wouldn't arrive on time.

I was hoping it would arrive soon though. I'll probably throw in the towel and reschedule if it doesn't happen soon because I like to give all the threads their due course of discussion.


Well, I'll take some blame for this. My inner "The Dude" has to have some effect on the sense of urgency with which people tackle the articles.

Got any suggestions on how to improve this?

Not that I care about slippage but ... you can ask that folks submit their COTW 1 week before it is scheduled. In exchange you could have a panel do an initial reading and offer some comments. E.g. fix typos, point out unclear wording et cetera.

In the software business we have internal dates and external dates. There is always a good cushion (to start with) between the internal date and the external date so that when the internal date inevitably slips, the external date rarely does.

i dont think its on anybody in particular to improve it. I was just voicing my annoyance. Most posters are doing COTW's out of the goodness of their hearts...so giving them pre-deadlines and stuff seems harsh and against the spirit.

in short...I have no idea =)

Somebody else could just start the thread...

If there are no objections I'll write something and will put it up in a couple of hours to get the ball rolling.

COTW: Introduction to Game Theory

Sorry I am MIA, and thanks for taking it on Cangurino. Real Life is biting my ass right now.

Apologies to *Split* and funky, I will punish myself for my indiscretions

White Russians for everyone!

it was obvi nothing personal. just a lot of late COTWs this year (and many more full no-shows than last year as well)...was just voicing an untimely opinion =)

Wasn't trying to call you out as being a deadbeat/whatever, just wanted to read it. Kurt's COTW was good, but was craving some fresh theory to read while I'm on the.. uh..

Hey folks,

I was asking about why the concept of 'initiative' isn't covered by 2+2 over at begginners Q's and CMAR linked me to here.

I was wondering if one of you experienced guys could perhaps consider doing a COTW about having the initiative in poker. I'm a newbie and don't have enough experience and I'm not too up on statistical analysis so I'd only make a fool of myself.

Here's some personal thoughts on it (probably flawed but that's why I'd like to know more)

Initiative is highly likely to provide its instigator with superior position.
Initiative soaks up $$$ from missed draws and set mining attemps.
Initiative allows the instigator to 'claim' scare cards with a cbet & fold out underpairs.
Initiative is a big determining factor in table image.

Is initiative too nebulous as a concept?

TiA

would like to suggest a topic for COTW: playing with notes (no HUD)

if smb at the forum has experience in this, that would be awesome

how to not spew

a little too broad of a COTW imo. did you read the COTW on position? (at least I think there is one on position, lol)

edit: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/78...reness-413903/

and cbetting, 3betting, double barreling, squeezing.

initiative == aggression == fold equity.

Perhaps one on interpreting villain bet sizing?

I like!

We also still need an author for the "standard betsizing" article coming up in a few weeks.

I like the betsizing one

I think one on putting it together postflop would be cool too.

and maybe session reviewing and opponent analysis

Interpreting or standardized? Wanna write it!

How about back door aggression and how to apply it. It is a serious weakness in my game.

Interpreting - I suck at doing this. I suggest dsmith_77 or maybe bigacsiga for people I know that are good at it.

standardized - I might. I'd have to really think about it.

and wow, I go such a bad direction with the back door aggression.

Hey sorry guys but my COTW might by 1-2 days late depending on how much time I get on the internet in the next two days, it won't be longer than that guaren-damn-teed.

I wondered if it is possible to make a COW about playing AQ. When i dive into HM i found it one of the most borderline hands. I think it is one of the toughest hands to play when you just start to play full ring.

I still can't get clear when to play AQ and when to just release the hand. I make a descend profit with it in several spots but i loose a lot with it in other spots.

Somebody else has same problem or is willing to clear things out

read the AK COTW
extrapolate
???
profit