I would say , it's lack of patience. The thing is a mix of lots of facts. 1. it's free, you didn't commit anything. 2. The time playing vs the $$ doesn't compensate. 3. Simply bc they don't quite understand the freeroll dynamic.
On the CardsChat freerolls, what I'm trying to do is consider it as a normal tournament. In fact they are, we have regs and good recreational players, it's rare to see donkey moves or at least a player to repeat them.
If you make it to top 50 the game gets really really hard and the probability of someone already have notes on you and know something about your game is huge (I have notes on at least 30 players that plays the FRC regularly).
What is more important is to identify the dynamic of the tournament you're playing and take advantage on it. Adjusting your range to maniac players and to the tight ones.
On the CardsChat freerolls, what I'm trying to do is consider it as a normal tournament. In fact they are, we have regs and good recreational players, it's rare to see donkey moves or at least a player to repeat them.
If you make it to top 50 the game gets really really hard and the probability of someone already have notes on you and know something about your game is huge (I have notes on at least 30 players that plays the FRC regularly).
What is more important is to identify the dynamic of the tournament you're playing and take advantage on it. Adjusting your range to maniac players and to the tight ones.
I thinks its the low reward vs I need a nap dynamic.
If I go All in four and five times and quad up I can sit out for an hour and nap while everyone else catches up. If I bust out I can sit out for an hour and take a nap until the next free roll starts.
Free rolls are a lot like basketball games the first 3/4 don't mean much. The last quarter and final 10% is where the money and the game actually takes place.
If I go All in four and five times and quad up I can sit out for an hour and nap while everyone else catches up. If I bust out I can sit out for an hour and take a nap until the next free roll starts.
Free rolls are a lot like basketball games the first 3/4 don't mean much. The last quarter and final 10% is where the money and the game actually takes place.
They aren't risking any of their own money so if they go out first hand, they don't lose any time or money. If it does pay off, they double or triple up and might then start to play slightly more seriously and pressure smaller stacks.
It is a combination of all. I will say sometimes in freerolls I will play as if it is for real money and sometimes I will go all in on the 1st hands because im on tilt or I just want to have fun and the only way im going to sit around for 7 hours to win $1 in the huge tournament fields is going to be shoving every hand. If it is for real money such as $50 or $100- it is worth hanging out and playing like it is for real. I think beginners as well as advanced players just like to shove in freerolls for fun. ITs the quick money.
Of cause, this strategy could not work well if you want to play your best and win. Most of time it ain't gonna to bring you ITM. But sometimes I switch to double/nothing mode at OnDemands/ACR. I do it when a freeroll has just started and I need some break - let's say for 20 or 30 minutes - at this point I would go all-in with a decent hand. I don't want to miss this freeroll at all (just because it's free lol). If I double or triple up I just push the sitout button and go to do what I wanted, then I can return to the table and play, there still will be a playable stack and a chance to win. I return to the table and then play in usual mode. That's the main reason for me personally.
In the beginning of a freeroll tournament, I think most players go all in with high cards or a deceent pair to try to get as much chips as they can that way they can wait for good hands the rest of the tournament and if they lose they don't lose anything because the tournament is free.
For me its sort of opportunity cost. My time will be more profitable playing 4nl cash games. So I will enter a freeroll just to shove pretty much ATC so I can either treble up fairly quickly or bust out in which case I will just replace the table with another 4nl game.
If I build up a big chip stack quickly through the all ins I will play properly as I have a realistic shot at the top paying places. Playing normal poker for hours in a freeroll to win just a few pence doesnt really benefit me.
I imagine its a similar reason for most all inners, build a giant stack or bust out, and I totally agree with the logic.
If I build up a big chip stack quickly through the all ins I will play properly as I have a realistic shot at the top paying places. Playing normal poker for hours in a freeroll to win just a few pence doesnt really benefit me.
I imagine its a similar reason for most all inners, build a giant stack or bust out, and I totally agree with the logic.
To me it shows what a player thinks of his ability. If they believe they can’t outplay you then they will resort to all in on any 2 cards 50/50 chance. I do not believe those players get far in a 4-5 hour tournament because even if they win a few races they will loss it all before the first break.
And if you don’t have time for a long game than don’t sign up for the game!
And if you don’t have time for a long game than don’t sign up for the game!
There are players who go all in with any two cards because they have nothing invested, and if they get lucky, they can double or triple up to start....then they get really cautious once they have a good stack. I have no problem with going all in with premium hands, but it kills me to get my pocket queens beaten by 7,2 off suit.
many are not beginners, I think what happens is that sometimes they register and say I do not want to play or I'm bored, or maybe they think we're going to bet everything to throw the day to someone lol
what also happens is that many think they have nothing to lose
what also happens is that many think they have nothing to lose
