After some time playing this game and doing simulations on Poker Stove, I have further confirmed that a having a straight with no room for improvement really is a bad hand. BUT, it is a good back up hand if things don't work out after the river card depending if there was a raise pre flop or not and peoples table image to make a judgement. Also if you are late position and have A,K and it's capped, you may want to fold. There is a good chance your opponents have the same cards and thus the "donk" cold calling with his Q,10 might be good. Likewise if your early position with A,K you might want to limp. This will be decieving and you can see who does what before the flop. You can be more passive in this game than the regular one where protecting your hand is more important. It still amazes me even the people who do understand they are at a Royal table continue to think a straight is good and see the flop 100% unless raised, maybe. My flop % varies anywhere from 35-55.