Re: Regarding raise size for AA in levels 1/2
If you raise AA you're hoping you'll get re-raised, so you can go allin. AA is a huge favorite pre-flop, but not that good a hand if it doesn't improve with deep stacks against several opponents. It needs to be played very cautiously in this situation.
You can play it like 45suited said; limp re-raise. This gives you a chance to get all-in if you're raised, and if not, it's easier to get away from if you don't like the flop or someone shows a lot of strength.
Once the blinds start to become more significant you can commit to it without it's improving as players will usually not have a hand better than TPTK.
Also the way you suggested playing it by making a big raise is reasonable. You could raise to 1/6th of the appropriate stack, and anyone who called would be making a mistake. The downside of this is you're likely to just win the blinds, and AA is too good to just win the blinds.
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