Bubble Boy

[cmillard]

I regularly play in two $20 buy in N/L tournaments a week. One game has 6 to 9 players, and I win my fair share of the time. The other game has 12-20 players and I have only finished in the money once....more often than not, I am am one or two places from the money. The larger tournament certainly has better players, so I know that is one problem, I am getting close to the money....but not having enough chips to do anything. I would be considered a very conservative player....should I loosen up playing with more people? I know this isn't much information so any general advice would be appreciated, thanks. I will be glad to answer any specific questions