Strategy for Tourneys

**MrArmageddon** · 01-17-2006

I was just playing in a UB tournament, and played, what I thought, were high percentage hands. Which, in this case, where very few and far between. I was being critisezed by one play for the whole tournament who chased straights, and flushes, got up in chips, and busted out before I did playing tighter than I normally do. Does anyone have any opinions, ideas, thoughts on how I did play? Did I do the right thing? Should I have been a little loser? I don't know.

I've been playing on UB for almost 4 years now. I'm not claiming to be uber-fantastic or anything, but I do think that I am an above average poker player. Is it just me, or is UB not really the best place to be playing? I'm thinking about moving to a different site. I hear everyone on the forums talking about Pokerstars. Is it really that much better? Lemme know ladies and gents.

Thanks.

**Marm** · 01-17-2006

Well, UB is a fine place to play. And if this was one of their turbos... you really need to mixing it up. Playing super tight, High % hands will get you killed in the long run (IMHO). Heres my thoughts on it: Different Tourny style: Limp and Go.

**MrArmageddon** · 01-17-2006

This was the 11:15 tournament with 2500 people in it. But yeah, the Ultra Turbo, I find are super fun to play in. Loose play is great in those. Well, strategic plays anyway.

**Marm** · 01-17-2006

Whats Your name on UB? (i'm just curiouos if your in my PT records)

**MrArmageddon** · 01-17-2006

I'm MrArmageddon for play money, and I just started with real money. Baldnsexy is that account. I'm probably not. I don' think I've ever played with you if that is your name on UB. Check anyway, that would be cool to know. Is Poker Tracker worth it? Could you give me a quick rundown on how it works?

In this tourney specifically, I had the hand 72o NUMEROUS times, and this guy is griping and complaining about the fact that I'm folding. Is that not unreasonable on his part?

**The Real DeCoy** · 01-17-2006

Poker Tracker works by reading the site its sold at: www.pokertracker.com

Then for opinions do a search with keyword: pokertracker.

50% sarcasm here, but 100% truth. There is tons of info on it.

**MrArmageddon** · 01-17-2006

yeah, I was trying to get a person's opinion on it who is ACTUALLY using it. Oh, I'm sure I'll be able to find info on it. I have, in fact, been to the website. Thanks though.

**WotaWaster** · 01-17-2006

He was trying to affect you mentally, and it seems he did.

If you are constantly putting yourself in situations where you are putting all your money in with a worse hand - be concerned.

If you are so tight that you don't make a move until you are down to a stack of 3BB - be concerned.

If another player at the table critisises you just ignore him. Don't let him change your game plan.

**MrArmageddon** · 01-17-2006

Well, the nice part is, he didn't get me to play these poor hands. I made moves on some of my hands, and I did win a few pots. I outlasted him, that's all that matters. Well, not the only thing, but it was nice.

**Marm** · 01-17-2006

Originally Posted by MrArmageddon

yeah, I was trying to get a person's opinion on it who is ACTUALLY using it. Oh, I'm sure I'll be able to find info on it. I have, in fact, been to the website. Thanks though.

Try doing a search... majority of the serious players here use it, as do most serious online players in general. (Note I said serious, not winning, you don't have to have it to be a lightweight hobbyist winning player, or even serious hobbyist, but it does give an edge that you don't normally get).

And If you've been to the sight, You'll see I'm a frequent poster there too, and so youcan believe I do use it....

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