[ohnonotthat]

We soon realized that for the results to have any real significance we would have to play many thousands of hands and, well, if we wanted to play many thousands of hands - we'd just do it.

In theory a great idea and maybe online with the greater number of hands played in a given time period it might be more feasible.

Still, it seems that all the automatic plays are by now - due in part to this forum - just that . . . automatic.

Those plays that are truly worthy of discussion are by definition the ones that fuel endless debate with the "correct" choice being dependent on so many factors I doubt a duplicate format would help very much.

Example:

Moments ago I had the exact same hand at two different tables - same stakes, same site, and five of the same opponents at both tables; that's close to as duplicated as possible in real life. ( 3-6 at Party for those interested )

Four limpers to me; I call with A-T/spades.

- Already there's room for discussion; many would raise here and they could hardly be taken to task for doing so.

Flop: T 5 2 with 2 spades at table 1,

T 6 4 with 2 spades at table 2.

Both turn cards were Aces that did not put a 2nd flush draw on board.

On the flop I was bet into at both tables from my near right.

I raised the flop at one and called - in order to raise the turn - at the other.

In the opinion of those reading this, was there a clear-cut "better" play ?

There's even a third option.

I could have waited for the river to raise at either or both; I don't like this play but it could be correct from time to time.

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Duplicate poker is a great idea in theory but the degree of control required on the environment of the game renders it impractical and of little value - IMHO.

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Great thought tho - nice job !