Re: STTF SNG->cash thread
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I don't see the need to learn to play short-stack unless one is playing above one's BR, which sucks.
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Well, I did give a few reasons above that you probably missed, but whatever. To each his own. I'm just saying the idea shouldn't be automatically rejected.
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I actually think your reasons have merit and I wouldn't reject them. I just think that we (SNGers) are good enough at poker in general to play with a deeper stack, when we play within our BR. And by that I mean 1/2 might seem right for a BR of $5K or whatever, but it's not right for a beginning NL player. I would suggest moving down (to the dregs with me if you must). It's really no different than a beginning SNGer playing $55+. There's no need to cost yourself more than you need to as you learn that TPTK is no good and being pot-committed in cash is much different than pot-committed in an SNG - which frankly is what gets us into the most trouble as we switch.
But, your points are valid if one is to play where his BR says he should be able to play. I just think it's an unwise route.
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