Winrate vs. variance thread...how much would you pay to not lose? - Page 5

AZK · #41 05-22-2006, 04:45 PM

I don't think so, on the contrary I think I'd play better, because the results wouldn't matter since I was getting my hourly. This might take the "fun" out of poker since it will be like a job and literally clocking in and out and putting in hours, but at the same time the "fun" aspect of poker disappeared a long time ago for me...

LegallyBlind · #42 05-23-2006, 01:30 AM

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I don't think so, on the contrary I think I'd play better, because the results wouldn't matter since I was getting my hourly. This might take the "fun" out of poker since it will be like a job and literally clocking in and out and putting in hours, but at the same time the "fun" aspect of poker disappeared a long time ago for me...

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really?? having fun and enjoying what you are doing certainly helps the winrate. Have you taken a long break( >1 month) if so, did you at least enjoy it for a little bit when you came back?

IHateCats · #43 05-23-2006, 02:44 AM

The obvious answer here is to step down in limits and play a few more tables if you can. You'll likely sacrifice a bit of earnrate but if you adjust correctly you should reduce variance if your skill edge is greater and you're able to play a greater # of hands per session as well as the loss ammounts shouldn't bother you as much when you lose a pot.

AZK · #44 05-23-2006, 02:47 AM

legally - i've never taken a real break from poker, i'll be traveling all summer so this will give me an opportunity to really get away from the game which i'm sure will do wonders.

ihatecats- definitely something to think about, it makes sense now if only i could get my ego and pride to let me play 2/4 and respect the game/players and most importantly myself. this is a much tougher battle for me.

IHateCats · #45 05-23-2006, 02:54 AM

I'm curious AZK, have you ever read Barry G's book?

AZK · #46 05-23-2006, 03:06 AM

yeah i read it a while ago. a lot of it applies to how i have felt about the game recently, mostly the "we all have a serious illness part...) what were you thinking?

IHateCats · #47 05-23-2006, 03:21 AM

Just about what you mentioned, a lot of the material is about psychological non technical aspects of the game which very few other sources deal with, including this forum.

IHateCats · #48 05-23-2006, 03:24 AM

And if you want lower stress and if you have the impulse control there is always ultratight set minning. Not nearly the variance.

Evan · #49 05-24-2006, 12:47 AM

Do the people that are saying they would never take a decreased winrate for 0 variance realize that you wouldn't ever need a bankroll bigger than a buyin/table?

Dazarath · #50 05-24-2006, 12:17 PM

I'm not exactly sure how the whole backing business works, but it's not the same as what the OP is talking about. Let's say my normal hourly rate is $200. In the OP's situation, if I sit down for 4 hours, I know that I will be able to buy a new 60gb iPod when I get off my chair. With backing, I'm not sure exactly at what point you split the profits, but I'm assuming if you breakeven for a month, you're not getting a new iPod.