Re: When a read is not a read.
Wow, I can't believe I've never used Import/Export Notes before. This opens up a lot of possibilities for post-game analysis. For example, one could potentially go through HHs after a session and take more detailed notes on specific hands then export them back into your poker client. I think that could be useful at any limit besides 0.5/1 where the turnaround is huge.
I only play two tables at a time, so I'm usually watching one hand all the way through on one of them if possible. If not, I look back in the HH to see the full action before writing a note. I try to focus on pots that were raised or short handed, so most of my notes look like:
-PFR KJs EP, bet Qxx flop, c/f turn blank
or for hands where I couldn't see a player's cards, something a bit more vague but still helpful such as:
-Bet flop & turn and laid down to turn raise on 3-flush card
I think you're right that some players are relying on PV/GT+ too much, but I think it's still very helpful to have it up while playing. I played 1k hands at Gaming Club 0.5/1 and didn't find myself taking any more notes than I do at Party, just not having as much of a "fallback" read as I'm used to having.
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