Re: Adjusting to over-agressive games
Truth is the best way to fight guys who are unjustifiably aggressive is to throw more aggression back at them because the pots are bloated, they frequently have weak ranges, and you've got to get your fair share of pots. You should be betting in river spots that you would frequently check down and either call or give up against normal players. Bet more for value and as a pure bluff as they are going to show up with weak ace- and king-highs more often than they should and bet more as a bluff because they will have weak draws more often. No, these statements are not inconsistent, you're just going to have to bet and raise more against guys who show wanton aggression. Yes, hello variance.
Against guys who are tricky/good aggressive and show balance, well, those are the best players out there. They're tough and they may be better than you. Just call a lot.
-Michael
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