Party Supers

[redrooski24]

I always see the official posts for these tournys and was thinking of taking a shot at buying in directly to one of these. I normally just play 22-55 MTTs, but I feel like my tourny game has improved a whole lot recently and my bankroll is definitely in good shape. Generally, how are the players in these compared to a normal $55 MTT or the 350k? Thanks in advance.

[Benal]

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Generally, how are the players in these compared to a normal $55 MTT or the 350k

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Similar to the 350K, but much smaller field.

[DarrenX]

My experience of skill level in MTTs, measured in DPTs (donks per table [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]):

55s- 6-7
109s- 3-4
162s (supers)- 2-3
215s (350Ks)- 1-2

[tipperdog]

DPT...funny.

Another key difference is the structure. T1,500 starting chips and 20 min rounds vs. T1,000 and 15 minutes. That's a huge difference that deemphasizes the importance of getting lucky early.

And I should add...very, very good players play the higher limit events but are rarely found at the $55s. However, your chances of running into them are small (there simply aren't that many!) On balance, I think you'll be surprised that the skill difference for the average player isn't as great as you may have expected. You should give it a try.

[Lloyd]

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DPT...funny.

Another key difference is the structure. T1,500 starting chips and 20 min rounds vs. T1,000 and 15 minutes. That's a huge difference that deemphasizes the importance of getting lucky early.

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I've been out of the country for two weeks but did they change the structure of the Supers? Last I played they were T1000 and 20 minute rounds.

[tipperdog]

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DPT...funny.

Another key difference is the structure. T1,500 starting chips and 20 min rounds vs. T1,000 and 15 minutes. That's a huge difference that deemphasizes the importance of getting lucky early.

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I've been out of the country for two weeks but did they change the structure of the Supers? Last I played they were T1000 and 20 minute rounds.

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I was referring to the $215s vs. $55s, sorry for confusion.

[Lloyd]

Got it.

IMO this is they key reason to go for it. As a better player, your chances of winning go up (by what %, I will not venture a guess.)

Let us know how it goes.
Good luck.

[davidross]

I disagree, more donks per table in the 350K because of the higher number of satellite qualifiers. They're teh ones playing just to cash.

[DarrenX]

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I disagree, more donks per table in the 350K because of the higher number of satellite qualifiers. They're teh ones playing just to cash.

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I may be able to agree that there's a higher DPT count than the 1-2 I mentioned at the 350K, but not close to comprable to the $55 level... maybe I just got lucky, but at the last $55 MTT I played, the number of preflop minbets, minraises and minreraises on the first couple hands was comical.

That being said, it's always worth a shot once in a while if your bankroll can comfortably take the hit, or you'll never be able to find out if you can compete at a higher level (and/or become comfortable with it).