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custo80 said:
It's ok no worries buddy. I suggest you download HEM/PT3 IMO HEM is better, however PT3 has a longer trial so you can save up the $$ to buy it. I think it would be so much better for you to have a HUD and make decisions alot easier.
hey guys, can i jump in here?? I play mostly $3.25(stars) and $2.25(ft) 6max SnG's at the min but have been wanting to seriously get into ring games for a while now, i was of the, i can't beat 1c2c b/c it's full of donks, persuasion, not helped at all by my mate saying it to me everytime i whinged to him about getting sucked out on. But i want to beat these limits and grind my way up the levels.
I've decided to really take my poker a lot more seriously this year and with february just kicking off what better time to start my foray into micro cash games. At the minute i'm reading harrington on cash vol 1 as well b/c i can thank him for all i know about tournament play, and i'm also going to start multi-tabling, i only play a single table just now b/c my roll always suffered when i added a 2nd playing 6max, hopefully with the tighter play and as a result, easier decisions, i can play two tables of full ring though.
I've always wanted to be a bit more active in the cc community as well,b/c i'm more of a reader than a poster right now, so this thread is ideal for me, i think i've got a lot to give other people in terms of advice.
Hopefully i'm welcomed with open arms 😀
I've decided to really take my poker a lot more seriously this year and with february just kicking off what better time to start my foray into micro cash games. At the minute i'm reading harrington on cash vol 1 as well b/c i can thank him for all i know about tournament play, and i'm also going to start multi-tabling, i only play a single table just now b/c my roll always suffered when i added a 2nd playing 6max, hopefully with the tighter play and as a result, easier decisions, i can play two tables of full ring though.
I've always wanted to be a bit more active in the cc community as well,b/c i'm more of a reader than a poster right now, so this thread is ideal for me, i think i've got a lot to give other people in terms of advice.
Hopefully i'm welcomed with open arms 😀
orangepeeleo said:
Welcome buddy! you can fit into this thread nicely. $100 at 5NL is 20 buy ins which should be enough IMO but $150 could be fine also depends on your own BRM. Hopefully you can grind it out, also do you use PT3 or HEM? These will give you a nice advantage at the tables.
custo80 said:
Edit: Beware that when I clicked the link for Realtime HUD, it brought up a page that told me it was not a good site. Use it at your own risk, because I have my settings set to high security due to the phishing scam on CC recently. It may just be because it pulls info off your computer. If it is a bad site someone please tell me so I can get this post deleted.
Hey custo, go to this link, and when you get there click on the link to Realtime HUD in the top left of the page. This is the first version of HEM and this guy just lets it go for free. It runs just like HEM without some of the bells and whistles. I can't remember, but I don't think you get graphs and such, but you do get the HUD and it tracks really well.
Anyone who doesn't have a HUD can use this for free. So if you want one, go get it.
Hey, thanks for the warm, and quick, welcome.
Yes i do have pt3, i don't think i've been getting the best out of it though, just been using it as a kind of log really but ive recently played around with the hud, at the minute i show the regular ones, player,vpip,pfr and ive also added Cbet flop, fold to flop cbet and bet flop, do any of you guys have much different to mine??
Just noticed as well that the 2c/5c tables are a $10 max buyin, do you think its worth me just buying in for a smaller stack $5 or dropping down to the 1c2c and buying in for the max??
Yes i do have pt3, i don't think i've been getting the best out of it though, just been using it as a kind of log really but ive recently played around with the hud, at the minute i show the regular ones, player,vpip,pfr and ive also added Cbet flop, fold to flop cbet and bet flop, do any of you guys have much different to mine??
Just noticed as well that the 2c/5c tables are a $10 max buyin, do you think its worth me just buying in for a smaller stack $5 or dropping down to the 1c2c and buying in for the max??
Hmm, difficult one. I usually buy in for the full amount. But some have decent success as a short stack, although it's not striclty true at 5nl b/c of the 200bb tables. Short stackers are usually frowned upon though 😛, but at the end of the day it's all down to bankroll management. I'm sure it will be fine at 5nl though so just preserve the bankroll and buy in for $5.
Try these
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/general-poker-13/pokertracker-reference-thread-99765/
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/poker-software-tools-61/?highlight=hud
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/learning-poker-57/my-hem-hud-setup-138433/?highlight=hud
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/cash-games-11/official-poker-stats-thread-139956/?highlight=hud
Try these
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/general-poker-13/pokertracker-reference-thread-99765/
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/poker-software-tools-61/?highlight=hud
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/learning-poker-57/my-hem-hud-setup-138433/?highlight=hud
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/cash-games-11/official-poker-stats-thread-139956/?highlight=hud
orangepeeleo said:
These guys are your best friends. Mini micros are all about implied odds. If you play solid ring TAG you will make money.
That said, I believe there is a more winning strategy at 02 and 05. I call it PAG (loose-passive aggressive). Be loose, passive and limpy/small raises pre flop, then selectively highly aggressive post flop when you hit, and nut peddle. This is more or less the "small ball" style of play if you know of it.
Of course most here have religious convictions against playing this way, and I respect that, but my 02 winrate was over 40bb/100 using this style.You'll just have to shift gears as you level up.
Again, proper TAG play will win at 02nl.
cAPSLOCK said:
My strategy at 2NL was one I would never recommend for higher games, but it was profitable as well. I basically played nitty and just was willing to jam/play hyper aggro with JJ+ and AQ+ (sometimes less depending on the player). For some reason when you look like a maniac with your big bets and you always get paid off. But basically I believe that you can play almost any style game at 2NL and make it profitable, b/c no one there knows how to play post flop
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D'wilius said:
Looks like good kharma is over. Ran the streak to +12BI before dropping one this morning. I hate downswings.
I need a reality check. The last time I gave ring a shot, I immediately lost 5-6 buyin including two 2-outers.
Hey guys, just played my first session of cash, 2-tabling .02/.05 NL...... if u wanna find out how i got on you can read all about it in my new blog 😀 decided to start one as a kinda self analysis tool really and to just try and get some experienced minds making some comments on my play.
Please be my guest and come along for a read at http://peeleo.blogspot.com/ if nothing else you'll definetly have a chuckle after todays donk like play.
Please be my guest and come along for a read at http://peeleo.blogspot.com/ if nothing else you'll definetly have a chuckle after todays donk like play.
dg1267 said:
Cheers DJ, I'll check it out over the weekend when I have some time, being back at work sucks 😡
Anyways, just completed my second session for the month.
Not as good as yesterday but still good. Here's some stats:
370 hands
$3.98 profit
VPIP 14.93
PFR 9.79
How's the VPIP & PFR looking so far?
I did have a random possibly stupid question. Can PT3 track how many FPP's you earn per session, or is that mot possible?
Cheers
custo80 said:
If you want complete stats update, then we'll need a few more Custo. But just looking at those 2 (assuming FR), then they look fine, maybe get the pfr up a point or 2 if anything.
As for VPP's, I know HEM does, don't think PT3 does.
custo80 said:
Have a look in this thread Custo, it should give you some idea what you need to post. Make sure you state you playing FR, and post some stats.
https://www.cardschat.com/forum/cash-games-11/official-poker-stats-thread-139956/?highlight=hud
Is it just me or is the transition from SnG's over to cash a really hard one??
I thought i was a fairly good player, and have been a winning SnGoer but i seem to be completely unable to make the right decision when i really need to in the cash games, i'll start a session well and be up like a buyin or so but then in one crazy moment i lose my whole stack making some donk play. Its REALLY frustrating and is making me seriously doubt my ability to play cash games for a profit.
I know i've only just started to play cash games but this really wasn't the start i had in mind lol
I thought i was a fairly good player, and have been a winning SnGoer but i seem to be completely unable to make the right decision when i really need to in the cash games, i'll start a session well and be up like a buyin or so but then in one crazy moment i lose my whole stack making some donk play. Its REALLY frustrating and is making me seriously doubt my ability to play cash games for a profit.
I know i've only just started to play cash games but this really wasn't the start i had in mind lol
orangepeeleo said:
They are really hard to change over from SnGs. I did it about two months ago and have really never looked back. The winnings can be potentially much better, but can also be worse if you're not playing a good game. Just keep at it and check out some vids on others playing and you'll be fine.😀😀😀