Party 1/2 full ring vs 9 max

BuckeyeMC · #1 08-09-2005, 10:42 PM

While whoring this latest Party bonus, it seems that there are a whole lot more 9-max tables at 1/2. The average pot seems to be bigger on the 9-max than the full ring games, and often the wait is shorter. Is there that much of a difference between the two strategy-wise?

BuckeyeMC · #2 08-09-2005, 11:43 PM

Maybe this is a better question for the small stakes forum? Any ideas in general about 9 max vs full ring?

Go Blue · #3 08-10-2005, 12:41 AM

Yeah this is a good question, I was also looking for some input on that. I stick to the 10max because when I move up to 2/4, it's only 10max there and I want to be used to that. Another reason is that I don't like shorthanded play and if one person sits out at 9max, that's already down to 8 people. These 2 reasons are possibly quite stupid and I have people telling me that I'm severely limiting my game selection by not playing 9max. Any thoughts?

And yeah, GO BLUE. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

TheHammer24 · #4 08-10-2005, 12:57 AM

IMO it makes little if any difference adding 1 person.

GFresh · #5 08-10-2005, 11:47 AM

Picture 9max just as if you're playing a 10max game and the person utg always folds. That's exactly how much if changes your strategy.

MadMat · #6 08-10-2005, 11:57 AM

I didn't think it'd make much difference, but I'm noticing lots more loose playersat 9-max than the 10 player tables.

Playing last night to clear the party bonus I had 2 tables going both with 6 players VP$IP > 25 I rarely find even one that good at 1/2 full ring.

Mat

TheHammer24 · #7 08-10-2005, 02:18 PM

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I didn't think it'd make much difference, but I'm noticing lots more loose playersat 9-max than the 10 player tables.

Playing last night to clear the party bonus I had 2 tables going both with 6 players VP$IP > 25 I rarely find even one that good at 1/2 full ring.

Mat

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You suck at looking for tables then. Its not hard to find a bunch of party 1/2 players with 25 VP$P

#8 08-10-2005, 02:05 AM

There is no difference strategy-wise.

Go Blue · #9 08-10-2005, 03:06 AM

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There is no difference strategy-wise.

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Why do you say that? If the average pots are bigger in 9max (which they appear to be), wouldn't one have to make the necessary adjustments for that?

#10 08-10-2005, 04:38 AM

If the pots are significantly bigger, it's not because of 9-handedness, it's because of opponent shitiness. I don't see how one less player will magically promote tons of action. I play on Full Tilt a lot, which only has 9max for full tables, and there isn't any strategy adjustment I make just for a 9-handed game.

You should play differently when pots are larger as opposed to smaller. But I would need to know what type of game it is (passive or aggressive) to give accurate advice on how to adjust strategy.