Rookie going to the Fitz tonight

Kinetic^ · 26-04-2006 5:45pm #1

Any advice for somebody going to the Fitz for the first time tonight for the €20 game??

Hitman Actual · 26-04-2006 5:55pm

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

Any advice for somebody going to the Fitz for the first time tonight for the €20 game??

Haven't played it for a while, so someone else will give you better advice. Basically I recomend that you be prepared to use all your rebuys/top-up. AFAIR it can be crazy before the break, so you might end up involved in multi-way all-in pots with a chance of being outdrawn, even with a monster (it happens!). But if you think you're ahead, try to get the money in. After the break things will settle down a bit, so go back to your normal game (assuming the above isn't normal!).

5starpool · 26-04-2006 6:06pm

Don't be intimidated at all as there will be plenty of newish players in for this game as well as some of the regulars. As Lenny says there is plenty of loose play before the break so don't be afraid to mix it up if you go with the mentality that it might cost €85 in total, even though don't play blind agression or it will end up costing that.

After the break play will tighten up somewhat but don't think that it is full of good players, this will be patently not true. I enjoy this tournament but sadly will not be attending tonight.

As for making newbie mistakes, observe other players betting styles (way they put chips in pot, announce bets etc) and you won't go far wrong by following the ones that don't get called up on it. This is the best way of avoiding the 'newbie' image that others might look to exploit. Alternatively that might be something you want to exhibit in order for some to underestimate you.

Good luck and enjoy.

ollyk1 · 26-04-2006 6:07pm

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

Any advice for somebody going to the Fitz for the first time tonight for the €20 game??

Relax and enjoy yourself.

Actively try and create a profile for the players you are playing to decide how they play certain types of hands.

Budget to spend the max.

Rnger · 26-04-2006 6:21pm

bring lots of money and play the cash game afterwards

Goodluck2me · 26-04-2006 6:26pm

my advice would be to take your time, when your betting if you havent been in a casino before. the tournament will be well run undoubtedly as they have a very good TD, but dont shy away if you haev any questions someone will be happy to help you. good luck let us know how ur doing.

iBoT · 26-04-2006 11:32pm

Rnger wrote:

bring lots of money and play the cash game afterwards

your bad!:D

Kinetic^ · 27-04-2006 12:29am

Just home people, came 13th out of 5 tables (I think 50 people), 4 outside a payout.

Doubled up after the 1st hand, caught pocket queens off the flop and went all in before the river.

Overall my play was ****, just wasn't concentrating at all.

I had a good time and for a first timer I think I did ok.

There were some ****ing assholes there too, jerks

califano · 27-04-2006 6:24am

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

There were some ****ing assholes there too, jerks

Any examples?.

bohsman · 27-04-2006 9:34am

What table were you at when you got knocked out?

Kinetic^ · 27-04-2006 10:22am

bohsman wrote:

What table were you at when you got knocked out?

Table 1, you there???

rounders123 wrote:

Any examples?.

I don't want to start calling out people as I'd say there might have been some people from here there last night.

califano · 27-04-2006 10:30am

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

I don't want to start calling out people as I'd say there might have been some people from here there last night.

D'worry about that. What sort of things were these 'jerks' saying?. Of course you experienced these 'assholes' on different tables throughout the tournament right?;)

Kinetic^ · 27-04-2006 10:39am

rounders123 wrote:

D'worry about that. What sort of things were these 'jerks' saying?. Of course you experienced these 'assholes' on different tables throughout the tournament right?;)

So you were there? Just need to establish this before I say anything

El Stuntman · 27-04-2006 10:40am

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

I don't want to start calling out people as I'd say there might have been some people from here there last night.

Name names!! Start a fight!!

I want to see anyone brave enough to take on a man called Keyser Sose...

In all seriousness though, can you give us an example of what you consider 'asshole' behaviour?

califano · 27-04-2006 10:41am

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

So you were there? Just need to establish this before I say anything

Sorry no i definately wasnt there. I'd never be underhanded about trying to get information like that. I just want to hear a bit of gossip:)

Kinetic^ · 27-04-2006 10:45am

Nah I played bad, and I went in with a suited 34 (Terrible play I know), and I caught 2 fours of the flop and it was game over for the other lad, pure luck.

So there was a few smart comments like maybe I'll start playing **** and start winning. I was chip leader at the time so I wasn;t backing down.

And no I'm not playing cash games with any of you!!

Also a few times when people where calling out of turn etc., and this guy was a regular there.

bohsman · 27-04-2006 11:18am

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

Table 1, you there???

I don't want to start calling out people as I'd say there might have been some people from here there last night.

I was dealing table 1 for a while, did the rebuys up till the break. Seat1? And yes a few of the players there post here.

Kinetic^ · 27-04-2006 11:28am

bohsman wrote:

I was dealing table 1 for a while, did the rebuys up till the break. Seat1? And yes a few of the players there post here.

Ah yeah I remember you, didn't get a decent card of you all night

Any advice for me if I go back?

bohsman · 27-04-2006 11:34am

The 33 hand was horrible - fold preflop.
In terms of playing live again youll be grand, youll be less nervous and get to know some of the regulars - the vast majority are grand.

ollyk1 · 27-04-2006 11:36am

Keyser Soze 5 wrote:

Nah I played bad, and I went in with a suited 34 (Terrible play I know), and I caught 2 fours of the flop and it was game over for the other lad, pure luck.

So there was a few smart comments like maybe I'll start playing **** and start winning. I was chip leader at the time so I wasn;t backing down.

And no I'm not playing cash games with any of you!!

Also a few times when people where calling out of turn etc., and this guy was a regular there.

Hey Keyser,

If you dog someone there is going to be comments in live play. Thats the beauty of it. A lot of people play a more basic game and make a lot less "moves" because of this peer pressure. You adapt and you use it to your advantage. I love a guy who asks how can you call my raise with 8To.

Or why are you raising with some utter crap that hits the flop big style? If they don't know don't educate them. Be grateful to have them at your table. Don't moan about it afterwards either. A good player wants these guys in his game everytime.

If you are folding out of turn you should be called up on it - its bad form and gives away info on your play and effects the hand for other people. There has been plenty of discussion on this before so I won't reopen that debate but how hard is it to wait your turn?

GL with your live play in the future and I hope to meet you at the tables.

Olly.

Kinetic^ · 27-04-2006 11:40am

bohsman wrote:

The 33 hand was horrible - fold preflop.
In terms of playing live again youll be grand, youll be less nervous and get to know some of the regulars - the vast majority are grand.

Yeah I wasn't concentrating at all, just trying to take it all in.

And yes I know I should've folded pre flop, just got impatient.

Thanks for the advice Olly, hope to play you soon.

Rookie going to the Fitz tonight

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