Have you guys tried 6 max tables

[meanjean]

these games are gold mines...tight aggressive rules...maybe everybody knew that already. I decided to make the last 150 bb of my $1/$2 at 6 max before moving up to 2/4....I may never leave them.

[GrunchCan]

I keep meaning to, and I know I should for my game, but Iv'e been having too much fun & profit at 2/4 to want to leave...

[DMBFan23]

yeah, they are f[/i]ucking sweet. I started playing them the other day, players are bad bad bad.

[VBM]

any tips w/ 6-max? i got wiped up when i tried it yesterday. seemed like, a weird, strange place where sometimes monsters kill you and sometimes absolute full-ring crap wins...?

[TwoShedsJackson]

Having found 1/2 full to composed almost entirely of rocks, I tried the 6 max and was amazed, nay shocked, at the standard of play (or lack thereof).

Currently running 8BB/100 which will no doubt fall, but there is no question it is more profitable than PP 1/2 full.

[Verdi]

I guess it's because the "action junkies" prefer to play short handed in order to get involved in more hands.

[TwoShedsJackson]

I don't doubt that for a second, in fact I am grateful for it /images/graemlins/smile.gif vp$ip of 80-100 are pretty regular on many tables, the typical table has one guy on about 20, me on 28-30, 2 guys on 50-60 and one on 90 - ideal.

[ucfryan]

The variance can be really hard to take in 6max though. From what I've read 100-200 BB downswings aren't uncommon, 30-90 BB downswings are a regular occurence and there have even been respected 2+2ers that have had 400+ BB downswings. I moved up to $1/$2 last week in the middle of a downswing and lost 30 BB at the 6max tables. The quality of the players is disgustingly bad, but the variance can take it's toll on the weak of heart.

[Verdi]

Don't move up while on downswing!! You're probably not in the right frame of mind to play at your best. Most of all, you will be focused on the wrong things and don't have the right patience. "I want to win back my money so I'll move up where I can win it back faster" is the fastest way to blow your bankroll.

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The variance can be really hard to take in 6max though. From what I've read 100-200 BB downswings aren't uncommon, 30-90 BB downswings are a regular occurence and there have even been respected 2+2ers that have had 400+ BB downswings. I moved up to $1/$2 last week in the middle of a downswing and lost 30 BB at the 6max tables. The quality of the players is disgustingly bad, but the variance can take it's toll on the weak of heart.

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[ucfryan]

Yeah I cashed out 1/4 of my bankroll tonight and moved back down to $.5/$1. I figured I'd finish out my downswing at $.5/$1 and continue to improve my game before I move up again.

[sin808]

you mean your VP$IP is 28-30? That seems a tad high.

[Verdi]

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you mean your VP$IP is 28-30? That seems a tad high.

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Isn't that flops seen? 28-30% can't be too high at a shorthanded table. I'm around 25% at full tables...

[Transference]

28-30 VPIP at 6 max is more than a tad high

[Chris Daddy Cool]

however after 1/2 on party, the 6m games start again at 5/10.

othersites have 2/4 and 3/6 6m games though.

[TwoShedsJackson]

Hmmm I thought it was ok, I have been on a good run of cards lately which would have something to do with it - if I remember rightly I'm on about 28.4% after some 4000 hands.

Full ring (.5/1) is 19.8%

[kenberman]

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however after 1/2 on party, the 6m games start again at 5/10.

othersites have 2/4 and 3/6 6m games though.

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Crypto especially. they have 1/2 and 2/4 games in dollars, pounds, & euros.

Prima has 1.50/3, so you can move up from 1/2 even earlier /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

6 max rules

[DeathDonkey]

Really? I'm at 25% and I can't imagine folding more. I also have a PFR of 16%, am I a LAG? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

-DeathDonkey

[DMBFan23]

hey,

I'm a rookie, so I wish I could offer you some pointers...I've been lurking in the heasds up and short handed forum though, and it's really helpful.

[meanjean]

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=headsup&Number=1215269 &fpart=1&PHPSESSID=#Post1523396

[droolie]

I started the other night playing six max on Absolute. I highly recommend this! They have lower limits than 1/2 to get your feet wet and a great signup bonus.

Follow this link/...
http://www.bonuswhores.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3638

[DMBFan23]

nice link meanjean

[Discordian]

I've been playing some 1/2 6-max tables, mostly at Crypto, and I've had some success there. It's not uncommon for all other players to be at VPIP 40% or more, and having one or two opponents at 75% is far from rare.

But yeah, the variance is high.

Off to read that link now.

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Really? I'm at 25% and I can't imagine folding more. I also have a PFR of 16%, am I a LAG?

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Yes /images/graemlins/tongue.gif