|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Muck a loser or show for image
In a recent trip to a nearby casino, I suffered a streak of bad beats. That's not the point of this though. Most of the players who drew out on me to their miracle 3-outer were generally excited, and didn't hesitate to flip their cards over quickly. I, frustrated, would muck my hand that was the best hand until the river. So here's the question. Should I have been showing down more so that the other players new what kind of cards I play? I think, in hindsight, that mucking so much might have given me the image of a card chaser who kept missing. I also think that this caused my aggressive play in big pots to be less respected, and encourage people to draw out on me. Should I prefer the action image or the tight image? Any thoughts?
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
i dont think people thinking you're a card chaser is all bad. who knows if people who play like that even notice what cards your playing. they will give you action and most of the time you will be playing the better hand. even if they think you are tight do you really believe these low limit yeahoos are actually going to lay down. i dont like showing my cards personally unless i drag a pot
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
[ QUOTE ]
I also think that this caused my aggressive play in big pots to be less respected, and encourage people to draw out on me. [/ QUOTE ] If you're a tight player that should be a good thing (at least in the long run). More money in the pots you do win. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
don't show your hand unless you have to. if people start making all their longshots and not-so-longshots and it makes you appear looser or wilder than you are for one session, don't worry about it, adjust to it. pay attention to how other people view you. when you have a loose image, value bet more and bluff much less. a tight image is best for holdem, but that will usually come about naturally from tight play.
|
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
[ QUOTE ]
a tight image is best for holdem, but that will usually come about naturally from tight play. [/ QUOTE ] I prefer having a loose image, whilst still actually playing tight aggressive poker. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
The less information your opponents have about you, the better.
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
It is to your advantage that your opponents do not know what you are playing, especially against these peelers that you play.
|
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
Just a few days ago, this crystalized in my head.
It doesn't matter what your opponents think of your play. It only matters that you know what they think and adjust appropriately. I never thought of table image in such a concise way. So, your opponents can think you are tight or loose. They can think you are a quick folder or a card chaser. They can think you are smart or foolish. Let them think whatever they want. Then, use it against them. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
This is:
a) very well said b) deceivingly simple to apply c) dangerous d) effective - perhaps the most important trait that differentiates players like me from players like them. e) all of the above |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Re: Muck a loser or show for image
Generally I agree, but there are times when it does matter. For example, against a loose player who's giving plenty action and showing his cards when he has you beat, just to prove he "had it" and be a good guy, you may want to reciprocate to keep him at the table and having fun. When the player is next to me, I'll sometimes show just him. Recently I did this and others at the table demanded to see my hand too. "Show one, show all". It happened again and I just said to the other player "I had you beat, I'd show you but then they'd all want to see"
|
|
|