Ethics of Shortstacking the 2k - Page 2

DrSavage · #1 02-01-2006, 12:28 PM

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Getting Holdem in Started

mbishop · #2 02-02-2006, 04:15 AM

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Getting Holdem in Started

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DrVanNostrin · #3 02-01-2006, 12:28 PM

Interesting. But now that I think about it you're probably right. If the game features routine raises to half your stack many players will be happy to call off $400 to see a flop vs. with a bad hand to get a crack at someone else with a deeper stack.

Anyway thanks for the correction. I'll be interested to see the results.

stigmata · #4 02-01-2006, 12:31 PM

Getting Started in Hold 'Em - Ed Miller. Although a begginners book, the Short Stack NL strategy section is interesting even for an experienced player.

I have to say I played around with this system a tiny bit, and I found it easier in theory than it was to actually execute in real life. I don't have very much NL experience though.

ahnuld · #5 02-01-2006, 12:36 PM

Gonna keep trying it for a bit, but cant for another few days as midterms are begining.

UATrewqaz · #6 02-01-2006, 01:53 PM

It's ethical. I have read the shortstacked strategy in GSIH and basically Miller argues that someone could NL cash games are inherently "flawed" because there is no real way for a good player to overcome someone using such a strategy.

NMcNasty · #7 02-01-2006, 03:32 PM

I don't consider choosing how much you buyin to be unethical at all, and I don't consider quitting after doubling up and then buying back in again short to be unethical either. I just consider it to be silly. About 75% of my profit from the 2k games just comes from flopping a set and then stacking some donk who calls me with an overpair. Short stack players are completely missing out on all that profit just because they can get AQ and 99 to call their allin raises every once in a while.

Reef · #8 02-01-2006, 06:57 PM

55 is a favorite HU all in preflop vs. AK. that is all. And no, I think short stacks are weak and unskilled.

Ness · #9 02-01-2006, 07:44 PM

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55 is a favorite HU all in preflop vs. AK. that is all. And no, I think short stacks are weak and unskilled.

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This can be a costly assumption.

Reef · #10 02-01-2006, 08:06 PM

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55 is a favorite HU all in preflop vs. AK. that is all. And no, I think short stacks are weak and unskilled.

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This can be a costly assumption.

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I'm not advocating pushing small pp's pf. Just making a statement of fact