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If you read any book on limit poker, they'll give you a chart of what hands to play in what situation, and suggest you memorize it. They'll also stress the importance of solid preflop play.

That's not so true of no-limit. Preflop play decreases in importance relative to postflop. Considerations like "how good am I at playing tpmk" become important in choosing which hands to play in which situation.

For example, do you call a raise with a low pocket pair? There isn't one answer. It depends on your image, the opponent's style, the effective stack size... If you don't think you'll be able to get enough money when you flop a set, you fold, but other times, you call.

I think NL players develop their own starting hand requirements. A somewhat wider range of styles can be profitable at NL.