Hello, I recently tried a new modality which is zoom. What would be a constant table change when folding. And although I am not an expert and I am taking my first steps, I must say that I felt very comfortable and it was very dynamic to play. It should be noted that this zoom table was from mtt and I made it to the final table. But I understand that a lot of cash players use this mode regularly. So I would like to know if you use it and what you think about it. If I had to distinguish between them, I think it would be like this.

Zoom
- less rake
- not having to change the table
- almost no recreational fat.
-Little information about the villains

Normal tables
- more rake
- change tables a lot until you find a table with an recreational
- Being at the same table helps you detect the deficiencies of other players and take advantage of them

I prefer normal tables.

I do like the fast zoom games, but then when I want to see who wins that hand, I can't when I fold my cards. It is much faster, but I enjoy sitting at one table and getting to know the players, and their style of betting!

When I'm playing, but with three tables, I like to play zoom because I can't reason properly, but if I'm only with one table, I always zoom in to not make the game boring

I have abandoned normal tables , cause I see the players leave the tables , just the moment your luck is about to change or when their fish has left or one two big sharks hae entered or one has built a bid stack . Poker rooms have to introduce some rules on the chosing tables part of he cash games , I haven't visited the normal tables for a long time , I play sometimes only zoom 2nl , in the past 5nl also , only 9max , sometimes in the past tried 6max , bad results , especially in the higher stakes . I cannot see this thing ,to climb up levels suddenly and start winningg big suddenly , this will not happen , patience or lose ....

I play on ACR and I imagine it's like ACR's Blitz tables. If that's the case, I'd rather play that when I'm outside on the cell phone while running errands. I can make some quick cash, sit out and get on with my errands. But when I'm in the house, I like the relaxation of playing at regular tables.

I prefer the normal tables. I also only play tournaments,
I never do well at the cash tables.
The only problem with tourney's are they take so long and once it has started, then you need to grind away.

I like zoom tournaments!Sometimes I even take prizes! but more often I play regular tournaments and just enjoy the game

I have tried zoom and while I find it fun and a good way to relieve boredom I don't take it too seriously

I prefer to sit at a table and try and get a read on players and I find the ups and downs come around much more often in zoom due to seeing many more hands per hour

Good luck out there

Depends on the day. Sometimes I'm bored and I can't stand the slowness of the tables. The zoom is more dynamic and much more risky. Because you don't know how to play the villain. However I like the speed of the game!

Usually I am playing normal tables, feeling myself more comfortable for that and probably I do not like changes so just doing things I used to. But some MTT I also played zoom and it looks like amazing and good too.

I like both formats, but it's always a matter of habit when it comes to poker. I always play on a normal table.

I played in both variants, but for me the best choice was at the normal tables, there you start to know your opponents and make decisions easier.

By your logic, normal tables would be better because you can observe player's tendencies. The downside is you get fewer hands dealt.

All the cash grinders I see play Zoom because they play a set range rather than play against their opponents.

I like the zoom for its dynamism.
The constant exchange of tables favors in some aspects but hinders in others.
It is practically impossible to read opponents, and this can be terrible for technical players.
In compensation, no one can read our game.

As previously described, each one Zoom/Normal has its own peculiarities, I prefer normal tables due to "selection" that can be made. I didn’t pay much attention to that until recently but it can really help a lot

Normal Tables, off course!!

In this kind of table you observe your opponents better....

I have not tried playing by zoom. However I think it might be very interesting , as it might approximate live table play more, which I prefer. On What sites is zoom play available?

I prefer normal tables, but sometimes the zoom is also pretty good.

The only advantage of Zoom for me is more hands played and a more dynamic game, but it is difficult to remember all the players there, so you have to play blind. It is also very common to find players with ready hands AA and KK while you have an AK hand and if the flop is AK5 it is the drain of the pot) So I prefer regular cache tables)

normal tables

Normal tables, its nice to skip the garbage hands fast but often they playing super aggressive in order to still blinds but they fold much easier. Normal tables are better in long term

I do do not like to play zoom tables as you have no info about your opponents.
I play mostly SNG and when you play them for a longer time you see that their are regulars on the tables (including me)
By taking notes of how they play (as bigstack/shortstack) and how they react to 3bets is very usefull info and does often makes the difference

I prefer Zoom but so far I am unable to win on these fast tables.

Normal yes - Zoom at the moment a big NO. Just lost another buyin, so going to have a cry now

Zoom, zoom,zoom
But sometimes normal

Of course, in zoom tables it is difficult to remember your opponents and their game, but these tables usually have a narrow opening range due to the ability to wait for a strong hand faster, so it is not so difficult to understand what cards your opponents are holding.

Hi. I prefer normal tables, for sure. being a freeroll I play the zoom.

I prefer ZOOM because I like the dynamics and the speed in this gamemode. It just makes me feel good spamming the Fast Fold button

Rarely play zoom, prefer the traditional tables.

Sometimes (but very rarely) I play at zoom tables, I don’t play at regular cash tables at all !!!
I perceive this game as a rest between or before tournaments and do not take it too seriously !!!

Normal tables

Zoom for warm up.

Originally Posted by 1nsomn1a

Of course, in zoom tables it is difficult to remember your opponents and their game, but these tables usually have a narrow opening range due to the ability to wait for a strong hand faster, so it is not so difficult to understand what cards your opponents are holding.

Well I think in Zoom it s important to steal blinds otherwise you ll loose quite some chips folding while waiting for that big hand (and then nobody to call your raise)
So if you are in late position and nobody raised the pot ... you have to raise with reasonable hands like suited or connected hands or hands with A or K.
If you get reraised you have to fold... but in the long way you ll win more than you loose.

Especially when you have zoom tables with ante

I like the two modes but I prefer play in normal tables. In normal tables I can analyze the other players and develop my strategy in this table

Sorry for my english

I prefer zoom online as my attention span is not good lol

The advantage of the Zoom game is the question of changing tables, under these conditions it is difficult for the opponent to have a reading of his game and the moment he is going through in the game.
The question of normal play, if it is not in the right moment, will be easy prey for the opponent.
In the same previous question it will also be your good time.

In zoom players are more strong usually. For beginners or not topregs better play regular tables, where you can see fishs,

When they changed the rules to antes in zzoom, it is unplayable - at least for me.
Its too costly and you have to play way more hands than usual.
Thats why I prefer the normal cash tables now.
Another problem is the 6-max almost everywhere now.
Where can a nit like me play

I prefer zoom

I prefer regular tables, it doesn't even make sense to discuss

I think table selection is difficult to do on Zoom, but if you want to play lots of hands against a "population" then Zoom is great.

I have had success in both Zoom and Normal MTTs The Zoom tables took a while to get used to and you need to be careful and wait for your turn to fold otherwise you are posting more Antes and blinds. But I do find the tournaments enjoyable.
There are some drawbacks in that you cannot always get a good read on other players because they are constantly changing, but it is a 2 way street, and they cannot always get a good read on you.

When the fun Stops, STOP!

I prefer only normal tables because in zoom is hard to meet other players and their styles. it's too many players on so many tables and you can't remember them all

on zoom a lot of players wait on premiums and is easy to lose because many times I hit AA or KK, then the guys hit a set on the flop even with my stron g reraise. I recommend normal tables honestly

No zoom
regular tables are much better. you can play two tables at the same time if you likr to play more hands
at least you can see who wins and with what hand
the only site where you can play fast or zoom is 888poker and see the hand till the end

Normal tables . Zoom tend to fold fold fold then any decent hand ya get then your committed sorta thing so yah normal ones please

I prefer a normal table.

I like zoom more than cash tables, I think it changes the strategy and the variance and is less boring, it is more dynamic and versatile...

Originally Posted by moularaki

No zoom
regular tables are much better. you can play two tables at the same time if you likr to play more hands
at least you can see who wins and with what hand
the only site where you can play fast or zoom is 888poker and see the hand till the end

Stars has the option in the menus which gives a little button to ‘fold and watch’

It would be zoom for me
Only because it would feel more like a tournament
and alot harder to ppl to take notes on my play