tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post5705831856537975300..comments2023-08-02T07:07:45.500-07:00Comments on bastin: Gettin’ FidgetyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-62486606570641870742009-01-10T18:59:00.000-08:002009-01-10T18:59:00.000-08:00You're absolutely right and i don't want to sound ...You're absolutely right and i don't want to sound preachy - after a lot of adjustments this is the style I've found that works for me. Just finished a session and these are my stats:<BR/><BR/>During current Hold'em session you were dealt 173 hands and saw flop:<BR/> - 8 out of 20 times while in big blind (40%)<BR/> - 2 out of 20 times while in small blind (10%)<BR/> - 24 out of 133 times in other positions (18%)<BR/> - a total of 34 out of 173 (19%)<BR/> Pots won at showdown - 7 of 11 (63%)<BR/> Pots won without showdown - 10<BR/><BR/>I just figured that in a limped pot, I only have less than half a small bet invested and I can simplify my play by dumping most hands. It's possibly also a result of multi-tabling which I think has really helped my game rather than impacting my EV for each table.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>FGForrest Gumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314271152182792365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-43121059573923986812009-01-10T17:29:00.001-08:002009-01-10T17:29:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.bastinptchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831273031973399021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-70286199527133025582009-01-10T17:29:00.000-08:002009-01-10T17:29:00.000-08:00Always the voice of reason, FG. I overstated Cardg...Always the voice of reason, FG. I overstated Cardgrrl's position, I'm sure. In fact, I always assume most players know pretty much what they're doing. Like you, I typically look for the one at the table who does not. <BR/><BR/>I knew when I went into this post that I was not going to find a way to perfectly justify this hand. It is clear that you and I don't play the same type of game, which is probably why your bankroll continues to grow and my languishes. When I call such a small raise from the SB, I'm looking to come from behind and take it down by the turn or get out. Sometimes it's just hard to get out...bastinptchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831273031973399021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-1888645447337560752009-01-10T15:54:00.000-08:002009-01-10T15:54:00.000-08:00Here's also something interesting. Last year I mad...Here's also something interesting. Last year I made some really big adjustments to my blind play which some have noticed in my stats. I've gone even more uber position and preflop in this hand, I'd insta-muck AJs OOP to a good player and maybe reluctantly call against a bad player depending on stack sizes and the situation.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>FGForrest Gumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314271152182792365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-60505712369380179722009-01-10T15:46:00.000-08:002009-01-10T15:46:00.000-08:00Interesting discussions. I'd add two things.- bett...Interesting discussions. I'd add two things.<BR/>- betting 'on the come' and thinking above the 2nd level (what does he think i have) is way beyond what's the best strategy for microlimits IMO.<BR/>- I really, really disagree with this: "If Cardgrrl's assessment of the micros is correct, then one really doesn't need a read on one's opponents because, for the most part, they're all donks." Even NL5 is scattered with solid players that don't want to play any higher. For me the key is figuring which are a solid regulars with a tight range and which are the over aggressive or just plain bad players with a really wide range. Against the latter, I have no problem with opening up and calling for my stack with top pair.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>FGForrest Gumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314271152182792365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-48524588791416236512009-01-10T14:28:00.000-08:002009-01-10T14:28:00.000-08:00Mojo- He shoved after my re-raise. Let's face it: ...Mojo- He shoved after my re-raise. Let's face it: this hand has an overall irrational feel to it.bastinptchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831273031973399021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-30751719731222632742009-01-10T13:59:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:59:00.000-08:00"I could feel myself getting antsy. Good time to q..."I could feel myself getting antsy. Good time to quit."<BR/><BR/>Excellent. I wish I could do this more.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-8659296665772680802009-01-10T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:57:00.000-08:00When you (accidentally) bet .10, that painted a pi...When you (accidentally) bet .10, that painted a picture. To him, you said you were afraid of the ace, so he shoved. So, he might be a donkey, but he's not clueless.<BR/><BR/>Isn't the shove at least somewhat suspicious? And didn't you (perhaps subconsciously) pick up on this?Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-59819588760856065172009-01-10T13:07:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:07:00.000-08:00Betting/Raising on the come - in position - is a v...Betting/Raising on the come - in position - is a valuable tool to add to your arsenal. It's also often cheaper than calling 2 bets.<BR/><BR/>If he bets and you raise, he will often check the turn, where you can check behind if you missed your draw. "Raise flop/check turn" is usually cheaper than "call flop/call turn" (this is easy to see in limit when the turn bet doubles).matt taghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082969194551315973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-65077370540200810252009-01-10T10:14:00.000-08:002009-01-10T10:14:00.000-08:00FG- Buried within the text of the post is the same...FG- Buried within the text of the post is the same conclusion, primarily because I didn't have a solid read, but more an inkling. I have been watching general play very closely lately, and seeing the contrast with my preferred style of play, both at PA and in these micros. I get pushed off of winning hands a bit too often because of overly cautious play. (PA players will confirm how readily I am bluffed.) As I work out this leak, I will undoubtedly make errors of excess until I find a happy medium. <BR/><BR/>Besides, it had been ages since I had bet on-the-come. It kinda felt good.<BR/><BR/>Additionally, I have resisted putting myself in the other player's shoes for this hand, but I think it must be said that he played the hand horribly post-flop. If Cardgrrl's assessment of the micros is correct, then one really doesn't need a read on one's opponents because, for the most part, they're all donks. In this case, I was just one of many and happened to be right.bastinptchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831273031973399021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083330322113258405.post-41222011169916417592009-01-10T05:19:00.000-08:002009-01-10T05:19:00.000-08:00In all honesty, if the guy hadn't been on your rad...In all honesty, if the guy hadn't been on your radar and didn't stand out as a soft spot, the hand looks a little to me like good result/bad play.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>FGForrest Gumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314271152182792365noreply@blogger.com