BLieve
Rock Star
Silver Level
Playing 25NL online, I have to get very focused and review a gameplan before a live game. The jump from 25NL to 100 or 200NL live is something that should not be taken lightly. So here are a few key differences between the two and a few rules I try to follow. I would like to hear others opinions and strategies.
1. I always FEEL like I am card dead playing live since I am used to multi tabling online. I run about a 12/8 online but to avoid being viewed as too tight and getting bored which can affect my decision making skills, I will once in a blue moon raise with J8 or K4 suited in LP.
2. There is a lot of debate on what live limit is equivalent to what online limit. It is without a doubt that if you play the same limits online you will find far superior players than at a live game. However this does not mean 100NL live = 10NL online. In 10NL online there are many regular players along with a bunch of beginners learning the ropes as well as a field of donkeys but rarely are there any good players. Why is that? Well as soon as the dedicated 10NL disciple gets a feel for the limit he/she cannot resist the temptation of 25NL. But at live games 100NL, there are all the player groups mentioned above with the addition of good players and even (semi) professionals. It is key to spot out who is who EARLY.
With that said my strategy for live games is to start off very tight then loosen up (not loose just loosen up ) then settle in the middle. If you are a stats person the V$IP/PFR would ideally be 8/6 --> 15/10 --> 12/9. That is what I hope my stats would look like if I could track my live game info. Starting out, I like to showdown a solid hand or two. Once in a while I raise with a good hand and the blinds/limpers fold back to me. I love to use this opportunity to show off my solid standard play. Its almost like patting everyone on the back and saying smart fold guys...while in the back of my mind I wait for an opportunity to raise with J8s (God I love that hand ) At this point I am playing a little loose and bluffing/stealing more but as I watch the table adjust to me (or not) I look for a chance to bluff someone and reveal my bluff or just flip over 2 trash hole cards. Who says 4th limping 75s in CO is bad when you hit a straight or you call a low flop and bluff hard when an overcard hits?
So super tight NIT to start and observe the table then loosen up a tad (if my skill level ever develops this would be the LAG stage) and finally find middle ground as a TAG.
3. I also like to have some sort of erhhh...substance in my system while playing 100 or 200NL. It keeps my heart from leaping out when I look down at KK.
4. With no reads and average stacks fold 77-JJ when someone raises you and you are OOP PF.
Cant think of anything else at the moment I might get back to this. I hope this helps anyone improve their game and I am also looking forward to hearing other peoples strategies.
1. I always FEEL like I am card dead playing live since I am used to multi tabling online. I run about a 12/8 online but to avoid being viewed as too tight and getting bored which can affect my decision making skills, I will once in a blue moon raise with J8 or K4 suited in LP.
2. There is a lot of debate on what live limit is equivalent to what online limit. It is without a doubt that if you play the same limits online you will find far superior players than at a live game. However this does not mean 100NL live = 10NL online. In 10NL online there are many regular players along with a bunch of beginners learning the ropes as well as a field of donkeys but rarely are there any good players. Why is that? Well as soon as the dedicated 10NL disciple gets a feel for the limit he/she cannot resist the temptation of 25NL. But at live games 100NL, there are all the player groups mentioned above with the addition of good players and even (semi) professionals. It is key to spot out who is who EARLY.
With that said my strategy for live games is to start off very tight then loosen up (not loose just loosen up ) then settle in the middle. If you are a stats person the V$IP/PFR would ideally be 8/6 --> 15/10 --> 12/9. That is what I hope my stats would look like if I could track my live game info. Starting out, I like to showdown a solid hand or two. Once in a while I raise with a good hand and the blinds/limpers fold back to me. I love to use this opportunity to show off my solid standard play. Its almost like patting everyone on the back and saying smart fold guys...while in the back of my mind I wait for an opportunity to raise with J8s (God I love that hand ) At this point I am playing a little loose and bluffing/stealing more but as I watch the table adjust to me (or not) I look for a chance to bluff someone and reveal my bluff or just flip over 2 trash hole cards. Who says 4th limping 75s in CO is bad when you hit a straight or you call a low flop and bluff hard when an overcard hits?
So super tight NIT to start and observe the table then loosen up a tad (if my skill level ever develops this would be the LAG stage) and finally find middle ground as a TAG.
3. I also like to have some sort of erhhh...substance in my system while playing 100 or 200NL. It keeps my heart from leaping out when I look down at KK.
4. With no reads and average stacks fold 77-JJ when someone raises you and you are OOP PF.
Cant think of anything else at the moment I might get back to this. I hope this helps anyone improve their game and I am also looking forward to hearing other peoples strategies.