live game vs online: is it a completely diffierent game?

[BostonMetro]

I never play fewer than four tables online - but perhaps a lot of the live game "reads" you make are due to simply concentrating on one game. And if you see a player make a certain play, seeing his face will really allow you to remember that play. Have you ever sat at an LHE table with 9 people and basically known (roughly) how they will all play? That has to increase your edge a lot, especially at middle limits like 30/60 where some players are really good and some are atrocious. Also, your own ability to project an image over a table is increased. Players remember how you are playing better because they see your face - if you are bringing it in a lot from the steal seats and iso-popping a lot they will be a lot more likely to make loose calls and call down than if you are that Random Guy #6 at the Pokerroom table.

Plus, live games aren't rigged (as often).