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shadow451

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I have never played with a HUD, but have been considering doing so since they are so common anymore.

My questions are, what are other members thoughts regarding playing with or with out one? I have heard some opinions that it is cheating since you can't use anything like that in a live game, and I have also heard opinions of never playing without one since so many other online players use them. Thoughts?

Also, which one is better and is it true that they can't be used on certain sites? I play Juicy mostly and believe they won't work on there. Thanks for your input gang. Happy New Year!
 
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You cant multitable or play in your boxers during a live game (probably) but that isnt cheating.

I dont actually use one myself, firstly I dont think the room I use supports it. Secondly as the standard of play is so abysmal I dont think those kind of stats would be much relevance, I would just be over thinking situations when not necessary. Might be useful when contemplating squeeze plays or knowing when to barrel etc etc. But I would work on the basics first before advancing to that.
 
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I never used one god gave me a brain I like to use it instead of haveing a puter tell me how to play .Im a bit of a caveman though i never even had a credit card.
 
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great something else to make average players think they're better then they are. Actually that part doesnt bother me ,its just something to slow play in a card game .Anything to turn this game into rocket science!
 
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Yah I think they should be banned and players should be forced to think!!!! When did thinking become a crime. The Donks don't think, the people who use these don't really think. It's quite silly.
 
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Completely ludicrous to say that using a HUD takes thinking out of the game. I think more now than I ever did without one. If you are playing seriously then definitely get one but if its only casual fun then it probably isn't needed.
 
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I never used one god gave me a brain I like to use it instead of haveing a puter tell me how to play .Im a bit of a caveman though i never even had a credit card.

God gave me a brain... I used it to buy a HUD.
 
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HUD is a tool. Look at it like a chain saw. If you know what you are doing, you will probably be at least as good as other lumberjacks who also have them. You will probably be better than other lumberjacks who dont have one. If you dont know how to use it correctly, however, you will probably lose limbs.

If you play <6 tables, and can pay attention, you may not need one. But, if you know how to use it, it will NOT hurt your game. It also may not help it.

Its a tool, and must be used correctly.
 
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is it normal

do alot of people use them
 
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How about sites that they don't work on? I have heard there are a few. Is that correct?
 
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I truly believe that if you learn to play w/o a HUD and get good w/o a HUD, that you will be that much better while using one.

The knowledge & experience that you gain while not using one will speak volumes in your game. Even though you are @ a "disadvantage" against other players because a lot of them are using one, that doesn't mean that you should just jump into online poker & use one.

Get good w/o using a HUD first, then decide from there.

...JMO
 
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I never understand when people say using a HUD takes the thinking out of the game... I guarantee these people have never used one or have seen how its used.. Its extremely helpful to have plenty of information tho.. Some of the most important information is about myself.. I like seeing when im playing too many hands or seeing things like Holy Hell im Cbetting sooo much no ones gunna believe me etc.. Its not just opponents but gives u soooo much feedback about ur game
 
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If per chance, u or anyone is able to play live, u wouldn't be allowed one. So, why use it anyway. Your common sense and brain should be enough.
 
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If per chance, u or anyone is able to play live, u wouldn't be allowed one. So, why use it anyway. Your common sense and brain should be enough.

You could esssentially do the same thing a hud does live... with a notepad.. just marking down hands played hands raised etc... You wouldnt need to live because you play 1 table and you can easily keep track of this in your head...

But try playing 4 to 12 tables like some people do and its extremely hard to keep track of alll the players..
 
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The live vs online argument cracks me up.
 
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Having a HUD does not make you better, It gives you access to more numerical data, which means you have more input into your decision-making. This should make for better-decision-making overall, but the degree of improvement does depend, at least in part, on how good or bad your decision-making is at the moment.
 
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i tried using a HUD after years of not using one and it has messed up my game and concentration bigtime.i spend more time now making wrong decisions cause i think the HUd is telling me my opponents style and everytime i call a loose player he always has ACES. another thing, i spend more time trying to see what my stats are than actually playing the game.i preffer not using one.
 
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