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Don't you hate when plaxers play slowly?? I can understand when bubble is close that shortstacks want to survive, even i in that situation play slowly, but all tournaments it's boring...
 
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It's a good training for live game. Don't be angry about that and stay focus on your game.
 
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I do understand when theres not many players left for the money, BUT saying that, it does get annoying a little when its at the start of the tournament haha.
 
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Don't you hate when plaxers play slowly?? I can understand when bubble is close that shortstacks want to survive, even i in that situation play slowly, but all tournaments it's boring...
Dnt get angry or loose your patient. You need to focus on the game.
 
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To answer the question, "YES I hate it!"
 
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just try to work on your game when you have the extra time
 
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I understand when there's not many players left for the money, but having said that , it gets a bit annoying when your at the start of the tournament haha. it gets exciting
 
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i also find myself getting bored with my slow playing but i find that it is helpful for being at least in the money in specific type of tourneys so i keep doing it
 
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one old man said: "in bubble, time means money!" and it works everytime when u really want to ITM
 
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agree... that kind of slow way for players to survive is kinda boring. but the disconnect thing is even more annyoing ><
 
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i also find myself getting bored with my slow playing but i find that it is helpful for being at least in the money in specific type of tourneys so i keep doing it

It's ok near the bubble if shortstack, but reall money is for final table, and i think that playing slow from start reducises chances for winning, just because off less hands played...
 
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I do not like the slow players. I play very fast, even putting answer in advance as possible.I make decisions for a long time is very rare. Only in cases when it is necessary to respond to raise and I have a good card on hand.
 
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i admit, i will slow down a bit around the bubble short-stacked.... but, i will limit it to 10 seconds of time bank each time i stall...

it is obvious to other players what you are doing, so keeping it to 10-15 seconds is respectful and good sportmanship.... with a 60sec time bank you can stall 5 or 6 times... which is often enough to finish ITM...
 
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Play your game the best you can and don't get annoyed with others game.
 
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Focus on every detail and information at the table, online or live, there are many edges you can gain.

Examine chip stack sizes (certain sized stacks act a certain way), for example, a medium stacked individual likes their position and will usually only engage with a quality hand (be careful), while a big stack will open their range and try to steal and pressure shorties.

There are more indicators at the table (bet sizing - and how a player might adjust it moving later into the event, or how active a player starts to get when they are lower in chips and aggression is their only tool until their stack is inconsequential.

Good luck, stay alive, watch everything, especially when waiting or not in a hand.
 
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Most often this occurs because many experienced players will open a lot of tables, and if you have to make a tough decision waiting for the rest. Views Online statistical information about them to see how they play on the day of tournament, you can easily bluff against them.
 
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Yes, I hate it. Particularly at the bubble.
 
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Yea it is annoying but you have to be patient in this game.
 
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;) Don´t hate me, please! I´m just trying to survive and get some money or a ticket!
 
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Ok its boring to wait but its the style of some players or strategy
 
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ok I agree it is very boring, but sometimes late in the tournament I do that just for purpose couse some of players go in tilt when you slow play, so it's no so bad :sleep:
 
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I DON'T like that much tôo, but u know what? I like to be in FTs and it takes lot of hours to happen, so i simply dont care ir someone slow...
 
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Slow players are definitely annoying but circumstances might dictate why one would do so. But if a person does this just to mess with the other players on the table its absurd. Myself im not above slowing down when i feel it will benefit my game or the out come of my game its only a tactical play by myself.
 
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Is really angry to play slow,but I like that.Playin` slow give you the chance to get more clues about your opponent and his cards
 
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A lot of times its a tactic. I do it from time to time, it actually works quite a bit. You get a person on tilt very quickly.
 
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