cjatud2012
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Silver Level
Well for one thing, you can be tight and aggressive or loose and passive, in addition to tight and passive or loose and aggressive.
But TAG and LAG styles of play are typically the most profitable. TAG is a little easier for most. Really it's all about what skills you have and what you prefer/feel comfortable with.
But TAG and LAG styles of play are typically the most profitable. TAG is a little easier for most. Really it's all about what skills you have and what you prefer/feel comfortable with.
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Lofwyr
Rock Star
Silver Level
What kind of tournament it is matters a lot. 9-man SNG early play is very different than a 5000 player tourney early.
Generally, the shorter the field &/or flatter the payout structure the tighter you should play early. Loosening up in large field events early isn't a terrible thing. Stacks are deep and donkeys are plentiful. Regardless of how tight/loose you intend to play you should be an aggressive player.
Generally, the shorter the field &/or flatter the payout structure the tighter you should play early. Loosening up in large field events early isn't a terrible thing. Stacks are deep and donkeys are plentiful. Regardless of how tight/loose you intend to play you should be an aggressive player.
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_BadaBing_
Rock Star
Silver Level
in gen'l when the ante's are low i go in almost every hand more selective in the middle of tourney and real aggressive when at final tables if i last that long. you have to adapt your own style though which takes some time to figure out.
either way good luck to you at the tables
either way good luck to you at the tables
Egon Towst
Cardschat Elite
Silver Level
If you feel the need to ask the question, you should probably play tight.
More advanced MTT players often play loose in the early stages, but you have to be skilled at post-flop play to carry that off successfully. Less experienced players will be likely get themselves into difficult situations by playing middling hands and then not be able to identify a sound post-flop line. Playing tight simplifies one`s decision-making and simplicity is clearly preferable if you are not confident of your skills.
More advanced MTT players often play loose in the early stages, but you have to be skilled at post-flop play to carry that off successfully. Less experienced players will be likely get themselves into difficult situations by playing middling hands and then not be able to identify a sound post-flop line. Playing tight simplifies one`s decision-making and simplicity is clearly preferable if you are not confident of your skills.
brackdog
Rock Star
Silver Level
That's a big buy-in for someone who is getting comfortable with their early game playing style. Even if you have the bankroll to do it, you're going to run into a lot of very strong tournament players. Not sure where you play, but the 2.20 and 3.30 tourneys on Full Tilt may be better values for you. I personally like the FT Nightly Forum Game (.10 to enter) and its weekend cousins, competitive games without the all-in donkshove fiesta you run into in the freerolls and public dollar games.
As for style, I agree with the consensus for tight play early. Use that time when you're not playing to really watch the other players at your table. Who's open raising UTG with A-rag? Who can't fold once they're in a hand. Who else is playing tight? That information may become useful, and even if your table breaks, you're developing good habits. Go into the Tournament Analysis thread and what's the first question the advanced players ask when someone spreads a hand? Any reads? The good players do it instinctively (and quickly). The players in your $10 game are definitely doing this.
One more thing about style, early or late. It's personal and you have to find the style that suits you. I'm a tight, conservative player. Try as I may, I'm never going to be a super aggressive table captain, it's not my personality. But the lesson I've learned from my reading here is that while you may have a default style, a good player has to be able to play every style when the situation at the table calls for it. When the table gets tight and passive near the button, you have to be able to change your game to take advantage. You can't be one type of player all the time. Another reason to play smaller buy-in tournaments; you'll burn through some buy-ins while developing a balanced style of play!
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loopmeister
Rock Star
Silver Level