[newhizzle]

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i'm not so sure that the more chips = more action concept applies in bigger games. the few times i've watched 500/1000 games live, the chips go in so fast it's like people aren't thinking at all before they raise again. the action in those games always seems crazier than in a 400/800 or 600/1200 game.

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this is correct, when trying to kick a game up, theres always some nit who thinks there will be more action if we leave it at 4/8, once we color up, they are proven wrong, the pots look smaller, but its just so easy to raise in 5/10, the game moves a lot faster too, this is not the case in 6/12 or 8/16 however, i think the game gets considerably tighter when you start using multiple chip denominations

although from what i understand, in draw games, there is generally more action in the 4/8 structure, for holdem, 5/10 is better for sure as it is somewhat similer to playing online

i think it also may depend on who is playing, if its mostly regulars, they arer all animals and the fastest structure works best and there will be more aggressive action, with more amateur players, you may get more loose action out of the 4/8 structure