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PLEASE [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Someone point me in the direction of the thread that discusses what x/y/z (a) means!!! You have all talked about it in this forum, but only in that you know us n00bs keep asking about it!!! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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*sigh*
Usually,
x is the percentage of time you "voluntarily put money in pot" (VP$IP)
y is preflop raise percentage (pfr%)
z is post flop aggression factor (AF)
These are PokerTracker stats. You can find out all about it at
http://www.pokertracker.com
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Please also tell me if I can survive without actually USING PokerTracker myself....
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Of course. Having the stats in front of you is especially helpful when multitabling, but if you play one table, pay attention, and take notes, you can probably do about as well without it as with it.
It can also help you analyze your own game, but I don't think most people exploit its capabilities very well.