So when is it time to stop?

DubTony

I've been playing $5 STTs (6-max) on PPP for the last 3 weeks having built a $100 br to $185 usually playing 5 or 6 a day (One table at a time). But just this last week I've been having a tough time. I lost nine in a row on Tuesday and today I've got one second place out of 9. The moneys down to $122. I'm playing fairly solid poker, but have suffered some awful beats and there were a couple of hands where I made silly mistakes that cost me a lot of chips.

Question is, when do I give up and get away from it. I think my play in general is good enough. I dont feel like I'm on tilt (I know it can creep up on you). What do other do in this situation?

breadmonkey

My solution was to switch to cash. I found STTs so frustrating and tilt inducing. Haven't looked back since.

DeVore

Rather depends on why you are playing. At 22 euro in 3 weeks, I'm guessing its not for the quick cash...

DeV.

DeVore

Sorry, that sounds needlessly bitchy and I didnt intend it that way. I meant You should stop when the reason you started is fulfilled or you no longer have a good reason to do it.

If you were enjoying playing STT's then stop, or take a break, since you arent enjoying it now. I doubt you are doing it for money so I am guessing its for fun and enjoyment. If thats the case, take break and try playing live or playing something else or go to the cinema or something

DeV.

RoadSweeper

These swings happen, although i notice if im having a swing i make mistakes easier too.

Take a few days off and go back.

NickyOD

losing 9 in a row is nothing. I once finish OTM in 16 9 handed STTs in a row but these were sandwiched in between some wins so it averaged out.

I would stick at. It's not enough of a down-swing for you to be too concerned yet. If you give up on STTs now you're just not giving yourself a fair crack of the whip.

DubTony

Cheers fellahs. I'll stick at it but just take a break for a few days (after I see a movie ). Hopefully this'll help.

I've just deciphered a few HHs. (I get .xml files and can't read them with anything, if anyone knows how, please pm me and let me know). There's no doubt there was a lot more tilt than I thought. I made some bizarre calls and tried to push through silly bluffs against calling stations and donks. A break will be good. Thanks again.

RoadSweeper

http://www.talking-poker.com/hands/converter.aspx


Should help.

zuutroy

breadmonkey wrote:

My solution was to switch to cash. I found STTs so frustrating and tilt inducing. Haven't looked back since.

Me too...having much more success, for what reason I've no clue.