for nl ring i like to have at least 10 buyins, 15 is for sure safe. however i only play ring in live games, online i mainly focus on tournments.
i started with $200 on party poker, played $6 sngs til i got 500. from 500-1000 i played $11's and mixed in some 22's. from 1000 i played 22's and mixed in some big mtts and $33's to get about 4 grand so far. parents made me cash most out til im 18, so i left myself 100 about 2 weeks ago and ive got 325 right now.
started playing party late feb early march so i guess im doin allright. hopefully once i turn 18 i can make some money with bonus's and stuff then start playing $55's on party. wish me luck