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Originally Posted by Brewster Considering I only really started paying attention to my game about a month ago, I think I am doing well. I wanted to see how my meager I stacked up against a large number of opponents in a tournament setting. I realize the competition is not the strongest (massive understatement) but the timing of the tourny is great. It starts about an hour after I finish work and is a great way to unwind before going to sleep.
While it would be nice to play in the real tounaments I have been having some problems with my funds (I have none). Perhaps later in the year I will be able to get some money into my account and play in the weekly Chiptalk tournaments. In the meantime, it looks like I will be stuck playing the freeroll tournies for a while. |
Try the freroll torunaments. Stars are pretty tough - but you will definately get better practice playing them vs the free tournaments. Pokerroom and ultimatbet ( and others) have better payout sturctures than stars. At stars, you have to place high in 2 tournaments for $$$. Others just pay the top 5% or whatever. If you are going to play - might as well try for some free money.
Play money is good for limited practice, but you can learn some really bad habits there which will hurt you in cash games. Developing a solid game is tough, as the tight game you need to work on will seem boring compared to the maniacs you will be up against.
If you really are into the game - hit up the relatives for a simulation game at xmas. Turbo texas holdem and/or poker academy are both good titles. Both will give you a more realistic cash game experience.
