Limiting downsizings

suited_ace · #1 10-12-2005, 08:12 PM

I've been wondering if it's a good idea to call it a day after being in a OOTM streak, so here goes a little poll to help me with my decision:

Edit: I forgot to put an option for those who don't have a limit in the first question. For those who don't have one, just don't answer the question.

Bigwig · #2 10-12-2005, 08:15 PM

I don't have a limit. I'm pretty good at not letting downswings affect my play, but as soon as I notice it, I quit opening tables and go do something else. Like drink.

Of course, I'm usually drinking away.

#3 10-12-2005, 08:24 PM

I stop if I'm feeling like my emotions are going to get in the way of my play, or when I actually start spitecalling and doing stupid tiltish stuff. But I don't have any set limit.

Big Limpin' · #4 10-12-2005, 09:04 PM

when puppydog has to leave the room due to increased risk of mouse throwing/wall shrapnel...that when i *should* stop. but i dont.

its uncanny how puppydog can always tell when im about to go ballistic. i've never ever harmed this dog, but i guess his instincts kick in..the "top dog" is getting perturbed, time to go hide.

#5 10-12-2005, 09:10 PM

I just play until I notice I'm making bad decisions. One day I dropped 30 buyins in about two hours, but I wasn't really playing badly so I just grinded for the rest of the day.

johnnybeef · #6 10-12-2005, 09:25 PM

Most of my big downswings occur when I am not mentally freshe. If I have been playing a lot lately, and notice that I am starting to autopilot, I will take a day or two off. Beats happen, when you notice you are playing badly, it is best to take some time away.

Mr_J · #7 10-13-2005, 12:26 AM

"the "top dog" is getting perturbed, time to go hide."

My dog always come over to try and comfort me.

Freudian · #8 10-13-2005, 12:36 AM

I do have a limit but I don't know what it is. I know I won't let it go so far that I will drop 25+ buyins in one day, like I have in the past.

I have run pretty well and havent had a day where I lose 10+ buy-ins in the last three months. I think I've had a couple of days that started with a 15+ drop in there, but managed to turn them into ok days or even winning days.

So a wild guess is that my mental limit is 20 buyins. I doubt I would keep going if I ran that bad in a day.

suited_ace · #9 10-13-2005, 01:01 AM

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My dog always come over to try and comfort me.

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How much do you want for your dog, S+H included?

#10 10-13-2005, 01:05 AM

Absolutely!! I love you.

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