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oh yes, exactly I apologize for not clarifying. I only mean playable hands, and for the most part in late position. There are some games I've seen where there is minimal pre-flop raising but getting to see the flop is just the BB or a min raise, with significant action.

I'm no maniac firing chips in there don't get me wrong, but to see an opportunity to see if I have a good shot at the pot given the right odds is more of my line of thinking. Like, in late position with several limpers why not call with Ax suited, just to try to get to the flop (if the game has proceeded like I mentioned earlier, lots of people in on the flop).

I routinely play PP 10+1 and 20+2's, back to the 10's due to bankroll limitations so I'm looking at a starting stack of 800 and blinds of 10/15. Nothing feels worse than getting to level 5 and playing only good hands, and being more constrained b/c there is a great chance if you decide to play, all your chips will go in the pot to a loose big stack who took the chance, when you did not. Just debating if this is something I should work on more, early round play. I felt extremely comfortable playing solid and tight poker in the first 4 levels or so, however I've noticed that I can be behind very quickly depending on the flow of the game.