100% standard AJ raptor hand from sb.. in the 55s at least..

[TT_fold]

The idea of any post should be to generate discussion, right Raptor?

But if you are just going to berate all your critics and remind them that you've played more SNGs than many of them put together, then why bother posting?

Personally, I find this hand quite interesting; your stance, however, is overly one-sided.

Irieguy's response about that "better spot" being a chance to push T8s 5-handed is more correct than you seem to think. cEV and $EV in level 1 are pretty close.... this idea of waiting for a better spot is negated by the fact that acquiring a big stack GIVES you the opportunity to exploit those better spots. Need I link to a Gigabet post?

Bad position? Meh. You're still getting generous odds to call here, and based on this opponent's betting pattern, he isn't going to pot a blank river with A3 and put you to a difficult decision. If he does have a weak ace, he'll either check behind or put in another 1/4-1/3 pot bet.

I know that both you and I like to play more than 8 tables at once. Even though you had a "feeling" you were beat here, how reliable could your read be with so many tables open?

Furthermore (and maybe I am wrong on this point), you imply that this play was made partly for information. But will you realistically be able to apply any of this information on the bubble? I see two major reasons why you won't be able to:
<ul type="square">[*]You have too many tables open to remember which opponent limped with 76o in level 1 and called small bets to river a miracle straight[*]You can infer very little about how your opponents play the later levels (where you say your edge is greatest) from their level 1 play. Yes, they're fish, but are they the type of fish who tighten up late in an effort to sneak into the money, or the type who spite call you on the bubble with T9o? There's a major difference between these two types of players, and the information you just paid for does not help if there's no way to apply it. Heck, you could have used Poker Prophecy to measure how fishy your opponents are.[/list]
I'd love to hear back from you; I know you are a huge winner but your posts reek of complacency, which is a dangerous thing.

[Pokerscott]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
You could always drop down to the 33s or 22s. That way your late game advantage would be so large you could pre-flop dump all but AA in levels 1-4 with confidence.

Pokerscott

[/ QUOTE ]
is that a personal attack? seriously. i might have to choke a bit** holla

[/ QUOTE ]

Personal attack??? Consider the strategy first...

open yer mind for just a minute, think broadly, think openly, and you will become better.

Holla

Pokerscott

[/ QUOTE ]

who the **** are you other than a jealous piece of trash that is upset some kid can make more money in a week than your pathetic self working hard in 3 months. i dont know you, i have no respect for you, and until you prove to me you have any game at all, i will not put up with being shat on. irie, lacky, apathy, curtains, all them i talk to regularly and can call me a donk all they want. not you. earn some respect first. holla

[/ QUOTE ]

The strategy and the words sounded a little pompous did they? Hmm there is a lesson in there somewhere. Alright, I've had my fun. Get over yourself and you will do better imho.

Continue your rant and continue to dismiss valid arguments and discussions with "expand your mind!" if you must. It won't help though.

Pokerscott

ps look-up ad hominem

[Jay36489]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
You could always drop down to the 33s or 22s. That way your late game advantage would be so large you could pre-flop dump all but AA in levels 1-4 with confidence.

Pokerscott

[/ QUOTE ]
is that a personal attack? seriously. i might have to choke a bit** holla

[/ QUOTE ]

Personal attack??? Consider the strategy first...

open yer mind for just a minute, think broadly, think openly, and you will become better.

Holla

Pokerscott

[/ QUOTE ]

who the **** are you other than a jealous piece of trash that is upset some kid can make more money in a week than your pathetic self working hard in 3 months. i dont know you, i have no respect for you, and until you prove to me you have any game at all, i will not put up with being shat on. irie, lacky, apathy, curtains, all them i talk to regularly and can call me a donk all they want. adanthar too, i dont talk to him as much but he has my respect. not you. earn some respect first. holla

[/ QUOTE ]

Now that is a personal attack! You have attacked everyone who has disagreed with you except irie, lacky, etc, even though they are all saying the same thing. That is ridiculous, and I will again point you to the thread where this was discussed while you were gone...

[destroBU]

Regardless of whether you are right or wrong, your posting in this thread has been condescending to say the least. This tends to rub people the wrong way.

You don't need to know me or respect my skills as a poker player to realize this point has merit.

[The Yugoslavian]

Raptor,

You know I love ya man......but for all that is holy and sacred in this forum please just sit back and relax.

Oh, this should help and make it all better:




[img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Yugoslav

[citanul]

that one is nearly perfect. who is that?

citanul

[adanthar]

ehhhh...I don't remember enough about the 55's to know what a minbet/decent bet combo means there, but isn't that a 20% flush draw and/or a ten really often?

PS: Someone tell me that girl has done porn pls

[citanul]

women that look that good don't do porn. they get paid to take pictures where they are standing nowhere near men.

[raptor517]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
You could always drop down to the 33s or 22s. That way your late game advantage would be so large you could pre-flop dump all but AA in levels 1-4 with confidence.

Pokerscott

[/ QUOTE ]
is that a personal attack? seriously. i might have to choke a bit** holla

[/ QUOTE ]

Personal attack??? Consider the strategy first...

open yer mind for just a minute, think broadly, think openly, and you will become better.

Holla

Pokerscott

[/ QUOTE ]

who the **** are you other than a jealous piece of trash that is upset some kid can make more money in a week than your pathetic self working hard in 3 months. i dont know you, i have no respect for you, and until you prove to me you have any game at all, i will not put up with being shat on. irie, lacky, apathy, curtains, all them i talk to regularly and can call me a donk all they want. not you. earn some respect first. holla

[/ QUOTE ]

The strategy and the words sounded a little pompous did they? Hmm there is a lesson in there somewhere. Alright, I've had my fun. Get over yourself and you will do better imho.

Continue your rant and continue to dismiss valid arguments and discussions with "expand your mind!" if you must. It won't help though.

Pokerscott

ps look-up ad hominem

[/ QUOTE ]

get over myself? do trust, i am one of the most down to earth people you will ever meet in real life, and one of the most realistic about his abilities. i dont claim to be god. i claim to like the way i played my hand, and i will defend it as such. holla

[raptor517]

[ QUOTE ]
Regardless of whether you are right or wrong, your posting in this thread has been condescending to say the least. This tends to rub people the wrong way.

You don't need to know me or respect my skills as a poker player to realize this point has merit.

[/ QUOTE ]

dear GOD. i said in a 215 my standard play is a check raise. obv i give it merit. im an agressive person by nature. i made my post. i made the play. and i will defend it to the death. if i reach resistance, i will fight it. if it fights back, i will keep fighting. thats my style. ill back down when proven wrong. i havent been. holla