1-table $30 + $3.....Stars vs Party comparison

[rusty JEDI]

I sat in my first stars $30 + $3 tonight and i dont like it. The 1500 chips and the slower blinds, may add more skill but it also added an extra 30 minutes, despite only having 9 players instead of 10.

I had a little over an hour to play before i had to go so i decided to sit. At party this would be much more than enough time to finish. Well was that ever a mistake because it dragged on and on and i eventually got 4 way and had to just go crazy hoping to bust people or bust myself because i had to go. I got lucky enough and ended up making it HU before finishing 2nd, but this thing took way too long. The final count was 108 hands and my best guess is that at party they last approximately 65 hands on average.

I understand that extra starting chips and slower blind increases will help a better player increase their EV but at first glance it will hurt my hourly rate. I may be forced to clear the bonus in ring play.

Anyone care to agree or disagree?

rJ