What's Next? (no hand or boobs in this thread)

Paxosmotic · #1 10-06-2005, 05:19 AM

And definitely no hand on boobs.

I've been studying a lot of poker lately. A lot. My plan was to start with general books (Theory of Poker, Psychology of Poker, Getting the Best of It), and then move on to hold'em books for a refresher. Then I was going to finally learn new games. But an interesting thing happened when I picked up King Yao's book. I already knew everything he was telling me. That's not to say my game is bulletproof, but at this point in time I don't feel like there is much more I can fit in my head about hold'em. I'd be better served to just keep on grinding, then revisit the books in a few months to touch up parts of my game.

That leads me to an interesting crossroads, one which I'll share with the rest of micros. So in this thread, tell us where you're at in your game, where you want to go, and what the next few steps are to get there?

Where I'm At: Winning limit hold'em player, able to supplement my income very well through winnings.
Where I'm Going: A middle limits Phil Ivey, Barry Greenstein, Chau Giang. I want to win at every game.
What's Next: I think a reasonable game to play next is Stud High. I'll use Roy West's book first, then move on to 7CSFAP. That'll take me a few months.

Any stud players in micros? I think I saw a stud forum around here somewhere, maybe I'll become a regular over there as well.

And because no thread is complete without a laugh at my expense, have a look at my poker library : http://www.paxosmotic.com/poker1.jpg

#2 10-06-2005, 06:10 AM

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And because no thread is complete without a laugh at my expense, have a look at my poker library : http://www.paxosmotic.com/poker1.jpg

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Nice rack![img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

#3 10-06-2005, 06:36 AM

Your SSHE book is impressive! How many times have you read it?

Paxosmotic · #4 10-06-2005, 06:39 AM

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Your SSHE book is impressive! How many times have you read it?

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The whole thing about seven times, with various sections up to five more. I'm known to quote it at parties to impress girls.

#5 10-06-2005, 07:12 AM

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The whole thing about seven times, with various sections up to five more. I'm known to quote it at parties to impress girls.

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

#6 10-06-2005, 01:35 PM

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Your SSHE book is impressive! How many times have you read it?

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The whole thing about seven times, with various sections up to five more. I'm known to quote it at parties to impress girls.

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Haha classic move! Though not a very successful one.

Obliky · #7 10-06-2005, 06:41 AM

Your small stakes holdem book looks exactly like mine...they have both taken a beating [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Where I'm At: Winning at low limits in both Limit and No-Limit holdem
Where I'm Going: I would like to play high-stakes limit holdem.
Whats next: Grrrrinnnndddd away...

jaxUp · #8 10-06-2005, 11:30 PM

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Wow, you guys read a lot. I have read SSH once + extra and HPFAP once. That is all. Mostly I use the forums. I do definitely need to do more reading though

Where I'm At: Winning? 5/10 SH after 12k hands, but more importantly, feeling like I belong there.
Where I'm Going: Stick around here for a while, hopefully win enough to build an oversized roll and also fund my education. Also, I will need to buy my gf an engagement ring one of these days, so basically I guess my goal is just win a shitload and move on up.
Whats next:Eventually I would like to at least beat the 15 game. Also I want to go back to playing full so that I can play full or SH at a high level.

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DCWildcat · #9 10-07-2005, 12:08 AM

Where I'm at: Party 1/2 full and 6-max
Where's I'm going: Able to consistently beat 3/6 full and 6-max. Be able to beat the same limits for Omaha hi/lo and eventually stud (maybe 5/10 for hi/lo).
What's next: Lots more hands, bonus whoring, and hi/lo to pump the bankroll. Oh, and learning how to play stud.

Nfinity · #10 10-06-2005, 07:08 AM

I started out playing 7stud using West's book. I can go ahead and summarize it for you if you like:

Be a Rock

blah blah blah something weak tight.

If you have even a modicum of skill and fast eyes to keep up with whats being folded, it's a gold mine playing pretty tight at the lower limits. It's very very boring though, and harder to multitable and keep track of dead outs. Most I could ever do at once comfortably was 2.

Towards the higher end of the Middle Stakes spectrum playing looser becomes a necessity due to the rake, so I'm told.

I say go for it. 7stud is fun for a while, and definently takes skill to master. It can get terribly boring though.