Another blind structure discussion (sorry).

[Slow Play Ray]

Does anyone use this structure: http://www.homepokertourney.com/blinds.htm in a NON-rebuy tournament? I was thinking of adding 5-10 to the beginning and using it at 20-minute intervals for a T1000, 8-10 person freezeout. Does this seem reasonable?

[twankerr]

I did the same thing, an added a 125-250 level and the play didnt seem to be affected by the blinds more than usual.

[unloaded]

Here's what we use:
25/25
25/50
50/100
75/150
100/200
150/300
200/400
250/500
300/600
400/800
500/1000
600/1200
700/1400
800/1600
900/1800
1000/2000
We only use three chip colors and start with 1500. 8-25's 8-100's 1-500. After the 75/150 blinds we remove half the 25's and they become 50's. If you have an odd one, you keep it rather than hi-card for them. We keep the same structure regardless of the amount of players. We adjust the time for blinds to control length of game.

peace.
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[Scotty O]

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Sorry

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This is kind of funny. Don't be sorry. It does not matter what blind structure you use. The most important things to consider (IMHO) are the following:

- Start with a standard blind schedule. I use the Foxwoods schedule.
- How long do you want it to last. I would assume you want to give it some time to allow for some skillful plays.
- Determine how many starting chips to give out. Example: 2000 chips for 10 players (T=20,000). Tournament should end near the 100/200 level (~80 minutes). T4000 ea ==> ~120 minutes.
- What chips to give out. This schedule is good for 3 colors. I give out 4 Green, 9 Black, 2 Purple. Low chip count, no need to color up in this tourney.
- I would eliminate the Ante for <= 10 players. For >=20 player keep the ante, inbetween, use your judgment.

I think the goal is to have a good time, but not to draw the tournament out too long. It will be very painful for the players that are out early.

Just some stats, I used the Foxwoods schedule for a 30 person/rebuy/addon tourney and it lasted for 13 levels (2000/4000). We had 50,000 in chips so the tourney ended right where it should of.

Good luck

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[Hedge Henderson]

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Does this seem reasonable?

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Sounds reasonable to me. We actually start at 1/2 blinds for T1000 chips. Adding a bit more at the lower limits means the poor players (you know, the ones who only show up for tournament night) have a couple hours fun before they go broke. Of course, we have to make up the time spent at the low blind levels later, which means luck plays a bigger factor in who actually wins.

To compensate the better players, I set up a moderately flat payout. We actually pay four out of ten. Even if a mediocre player sometimes wins the whole thing, the better players can still win something. For me, the tournaments are for fun, and to bring in the fish. The ring games are where it gets cutthroat.

[Slow Play Ray]

It worked out well using that structure. I added a 5-10 level at the beginning and made the levels 30 minutes. There were only 7 of us that made it last night, and the game last a hair under 3.5 hours.

I've played a lot at Foxwoods - their blind schedule for a single person table is just way too aggressive I think (T1000, starts at 25-25, increases every 20 minutes to 25-50, 50-100, etc).

[Lottery Larry]

As long as you want the tourney to go about 4 hours, sure.

[jalsing]

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Does anyone use this structure: http://www.homepokertourney.com/blinds.htm in a NON-rebuy tournament? I was thinking of adding 5-10 to the beginning and using it at 20-minute intervals for a T1000, 8-10 person freezeout. Does this seem reasonable?

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This is exactly what we do, except my first 4 levels are 30 minutes, then 20 minute levels after that. I like the extra small blind level at the beginning as kind of a 'warm up', especially as we often have some new players in the field. 8 person tourney 4-5 hours.

[Scotty O]

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I've played a lot at Foxwoods - their blind schedule for a single person table is just way too aggressive I think (T1000, starts at 25-25, increases every 20 minutes to 25-50, 50-100, etc).

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I think you are talking about the Sat. Tournaments for the WPF. I belive their regular events (Not the tuesday rebuy) starts with 2000 chips.

I like the simplicity of the structure. Just vary the starting chip count to make it reasonable.

[Slow Play Ray]

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I've played a lot at Foxwoods - their blind schedule for a single person table is just way too aggressive I think (T1000, starts at 25-25, increases every 20 minutes to 25-50, 50-100, etc).

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I think you are talking about the Sat. Tournaments for the WPF. I belive their regular events (Not the tuesday rebuy) starts with 2000 chips.

I like the simplicity of the structure. Just vary the starting chip count to make it reasonable.

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Yes - that's why I said "their single table tournaments" - satellites are the only single table tournaments they have! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

I actually just got back from the $80 + $20 NL tourney there...200-some-odd entries, took 44th...booooo.