Is pretending you are a dumb player a strategy in poker?

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  • #26
Playing badly can be considered by others as a bad bluff. In the long run it will cost you dearly.
 
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  • #27
It can work in tournaments at the beginning, with aggressive players at the table. Ypu can build that image, then double up with a strong hand.
But after doing this 1-2 times, you should drop it as tournament advances.
 
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  • #28
I agree more with you inducing your opponent than you have a pattern mainly in head-up.
 
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  • #29
it might be considered a ploy, but why would you want to portrait that, i would rather them think i am cunning and a top player.
 
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  • #30
I don't know if I fulfill the part of pretending, but with the other thing for sure haha.
Now speaking seriously, I think so, varying the gameplay a little is not bad to have a more complex profile. although I wouldn't give anything away for that purpose either.
 
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  • #31
I think it is a strategy
but it can only be used on certain tables and moments of the game
If you use it permanently I think you are a really stupid player
 
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  • #32
yea it's a good idea but in the long run it doesnt make alot of benefits
 
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  • #33
It's def not working for me
 
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  • #34
I honestly would adopt all possible strategies just to win, even if I didn't agree with it. Lately I've been so unlucky with strategies😃 that I almost always choose the one that doesn't work good.
It's clear I have to study.
 
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  • #35
everything that brings you a plus in poker and doesn’t break the rules of the game - why not use it?
but is this a benefit in the long run?
in any case, taking advantage of your opponents' weaknesses is the game strategy
 
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  • #36
From my point of view there are occasions when this strategy is used but unfortunately looking at it in the long term it is counterproductive since you lose position value since thinking that you are a bad player most of the players will go with bad hands always trying to grab something and most of the time you will be losing with meginal hands having premium hands
 
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  • #37
This was a lot of interesting reading. Nice thread!
 
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  • #38
ZenonBR said:
Is pretending to be a bad player a good strategy against your opponents in poker?
just realized most CC players are using this strategy daily o_O thanks for the enlightenment ;)
 
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jaymfc said:
just realized most CC players are using this strategy daily o_O thanks for the enlightenment ;)
Lately I don't even need to pretend anymore.
 
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  • #40
Hmm, you know, this is a good idea, I never did it, but it sounds interesting, but I don’t think it will work if you play with some kind of weak opponent, he will not understand the difference in your game, but it can work with the strong
 
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