[jaydub]

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Here’s the only ideas I could come up with:
-Come with at least 2-3 buyins that I’m ready to lose
-Play some 3/6 limit to just get used to being in a casino (this might not be a great idea as my limit experience is almost non-existent).
-Stop by the bar and have a couple beers before playing (I know this might sound ridiculous to some, but in my home game I’ve found I play much better poker after having a couple in me)


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Of course you need to bring more than 1 buy in. I'd want $1K but could get by with less.

If the environment is intimidating you, sure play some limit. You shouldn't be intimidated though, you will be one of the best players at the table if you don't play scared.

I drink constantly when I play NL in Vegas but I don't do it to increase my earn rate. I do it because I'm there to have fun.

You need to relax and have some damn confidence in your play. What are you nervous about? Do you think the other players are going to laugh at how you play? The dealer? We've already established your comfort level with the variance so what are you scared of?