General B&M Etiquette Question - Page 2

jmark · #11 10-22-2004, 03:37 PM

Are you talking about low limits like 3/6? I heard someone say once "Don't bother trying to figure out what they have -- they barely even know what they have. Just play your cards"

I would rather be ready to act right away than look like WPT wannabe boy.

SofaCoach · #12 10-22-2004, 04:09 PM

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I would rather be ready to act right away than look like WPT wannabe boy.

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I agree with this. I look at my cards immediately then observe the other players. Also, many hands I will play differently based on the action before me....like Ax suited or small pocket pairs for example, in EP, after a raise, or very few limpers I muck, mid-late after a few limpers I limp and in CO or button I may raise after several limpers. Having looked at my cards I know ahead of time how the action is going to effect my play.

Regarding the tells, I try to behave the same way with AA as I do with 7-2. I NEVER protect my cards with a chip prior to the action getting to me, nor do I touch or look at my chips. I hold my cards in the same manner every hand. I may have a few minor tells but not any big ones, so I think I'm ok at low limits.

Keep the game moving fella's.

GreywolfNYC · #13 10-22-2004, 05:32 PM

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Are you talking about low limits like 3/6? I heard someone say once "Don't bother trying to figure out what they have -- they barely even know what they have. Just play your cards"

I would rather be ready to act right away than look like WPT wannabe boy.

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Very well said. And the quote you included is absolutely true.

k8as8ey · #14 10-22-2004, 05:56 PM

I think some people are missing the point. If you plan on staying in the low limit games, it makes no difference at all. If you plan on moving up then try to develop good habits. Bad habits are very hard to break. At 30/60, you may not gain any information by watching other players, but remember, they're looking at you. At that level, players amke a living at this game. You may not see anything for several rounds, but it only takes once or twice. Think of it as an exercise in discipline.