How Do You Pass Time While Playing?

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As most of you know, people who play live often riffle the chips or do some other fancy things with the chips, but what do you do to pass the time behind your computer screen (I think most CardsChat members are online player)

I myself can't play many tables at a time because of my small BR, so sometimes I have only one or two tables running. I needed something to pass the time so I started learing the riffling with the chips myself. I must say, it is pretty fun and it provides a relaxing sound.

What do you to pass the time while one / two tabling?
 
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When I'm playing low stakes and not multitasking I'll play music and shuffle chips. Not reccomended at high stakes proportionally to your bankroll. If your bankroll is too small to multi table you should be spending as much time as you can studying and focusing on the games you are playing.
 
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Hi. I usually only play a couple of tables at a time myself. I like to put a twitch stream up in the background when I'm playing. It can be kind of semi-social (especially if you participate in the chat at all), and most of the time there isn't anything so exciting going on that you can't easily tune it out when you're focusing on your game. Ofc everyone is different, but I find that less distracting than music. Hearing the chatter is closer to what it sounds like live which is what I was used to.
 
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I watch movies and listen to music. When the bubble and final table come around I usually pay more attention lol
 
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It is boring, outside of playing several tables, if possible, I don't have any tools.
 
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Listen to music or a hockey game.
 
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I did the same thing as you I learned to shuffle chips as I started playing online when I was *cough* years old. I did it because it make it easier for me to concentrate one thing if I'm doing something mindless and repetitive like shuffling chips or tapping a pen. Listening to music helps as well. I can't play live without shuffling chips or constantly doing other chip tricks. I do take breaks to sip my beer or whiskey thou
 
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excellent question!! I observe the other players while watching some tv too pass the time or occasionally i will listen to music
 
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The whole game is accompanied by music of extraordinary Indian mantras, that sound from youtube.

Try it!:)
 
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While playing i read book, or also can watch films, and sometimes listen music.
 
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I've tried all of the above really, including walking on the treadmill with the mouse :eek: but I do much better if I focus completely on the game and do nothing but study and make notes.
 
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I used to watch TV during the game, sometimes it is very distracting, but I'm so used to it. During breaks, I make tea or do physical exercises.
 
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This is a very difficult question, but after a little thinking I found the answer - I play and play poker.

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Although I should not normally do it I always play watching videos on youtube
 
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I only have music, it helps me concentrate. I always listen to different music that comes up to the game of players.
 
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I often when play, watch YouTube or read news, that when not configured for the game.
And so we can play
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I love watching WPT events, wsop, etc. Any and all events. Makes me feel like i'm playing with them.
 
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1. Play more than one table (For me, 4 is enough).
2.Music, Youtube Videos, News...
 
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I am focused on my game, observing and tanking....:D
 
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I do not waste time in vain, I calculate the combinations, and I take notes on the players at the table! I'm trying to understand the style of playing each opponent!
 
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It depends on which tables I am in, if they are two or three I concentrate on my game, but if they are less I watch videos or listen to music. :D
 
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I usually sit in a social network
 
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Normally, I will play two tables at a time. However, if I am playing an important tourney, I find it's actually better for me to just watch a tv program on a small screen on my computer. Somehow I find it calming and I don't get too intense or impatient with the game.
 
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I found that having snacks tends to help me pass the time.. Sometimes a little music to drowned out any outside noise. Then other times, just staying focused and trying to make every possible read on every possible player during hands I'm not even playing in helps.
 
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