[mjkidd]

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I think it's a big difference between playing HU and 4-handed on the flop, and I think it's a big difference between having a donk and a raise before I act on flop instead of one check. Also when c/r:d on flop you don't need to 3-bet. Since you are in position you can wait and see the turn card and then decide if you want to call down or raise. Also you get some FE from a raise that can be useful if you get it HU with a limper.

I think the difference between overlimping and raising preflop in this situation is huge.

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Yeah, the flop actions mean different things when you're HU or 4 handed. But a hand like K9s plays fine both HU against a limper, 4 handed in a limped pot, or 3 handed in a raised pot with the BB coming along for one more bet. It's not like we're playing a hand like A8o that much prefers to play HU, or failing to raise a hand like AJs that misses so much value by just overcalling. I really don't understand why failing to raise preflop makes a huge difference.