MATH: 45 extra chips to start 800-chip tourney adds >5% to ROI

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ICM does discount the additional chips. The 45th chip added is worth less than the 44th chip added to your 1000 stack. (or all chips are devalued, same diff)

I also don't think this is worth the trouble, IF we are talking about 3% vs. 4% or even 5%. So, if you think around 3% is fine, then ok, whatever.

I'm just wondering if anyone is thinking it is more like .3% as I think that big a difference would have clear implications on playing style.

Also, I just want to make sure everyone knows, as far as I'm concerned it's all a good natured discussion. I, and I'm sure many others, are very interested in issues where two of the best posters (in my opinion, if not yours) disagree.