[rrrorrim]

Rook, there's something about 1c/2c that is different than any other level.

If you played 2c/5c, your style of play would work a lot better (though I'll agree with other posters; you need stronger raises). Especially earlier, when there's a bigger chance the calling stations will fold. (But once they get a piece of the flop, even if it's a flush draw or middle pair, they will not back out).

Anyway, check out my story:
My bankroll was small ($50) and I had been showing a consistent profit at 2c/5c. It was like clockwork for a week... my money kept goin up. It felt easy and I was confident in my play (which was tight, but picking my battles wisely). There were plenty of unlucky beats, but they didn't hurt me because I was paying close attention to my stack, and careful not to risk too much it when there was even a slight chance the opponent had me beat.

One day I researched variance and realized that my bankroll was way too small for 2c/5c. So I moved down to 1c/2c and something interesting happened:

I got slaughtered. 1c/2c is rife with huge bets (25xBB-100xBB) and calling stations and gamblers.

This requires a different kind of play...