I was just rereading
this post on folding equity (FE) authored by PrayingMantis that was posted a little over a year ago and that I had foolishly never read in detail beyond the start of the article.
First I’d like to mention that it’s really a great post, and I can’t imagine that any SNG player couldn’t benefit from reading the post and all the responses, or reading it again. I had thrown these ideas around with a couple of other posters without knowing they were so thoroughly covered it in the past, and if nothing else this post reminded me what a great resource these boards are.
Second, I have some questions for either those who have progressed up the buy-in ladder or for those who play both 800 and 1000 chip games at Party/skins. My question is whether there still a noticeable difference in calling ranges (and therefore FE) on the bubble in the $55s and $109s above and beyond that of the $22s and $33s.
Note this is not a “Have the 55s gotten tougher?” question. Also, I am aware of the differences in skill level of the average player, but I’m more interested in this specific topic of FE as related to buy-in. The question is whether the level-dependant difference in FE alluded to in the article is still present, and if so to the same degree. This shouldn’t affect our ability to beat these games, but rather the approach to beat them, and that’s why I’m submitting the question to the forum.
Personally I noticed slightly tighter bubble-calling standards in the $33s, and it would truly be great news for me if anyone could present even anecdotal evidence that this was also the case (more FE on the bubble) when moving up to the $55s, as that is where I’m headed very, very soon. So my motivation is selfish, but I thought this would be a useful question for the forum in general.
Finally, I am certain that experience will prove the best teacher in this matter, but I’m happy to first hear your opinions.