[James81]

Hi,

after my mental downs and the "Why should I quit with poker ?" post. I reached the second stepof thinking. I am getting ready for the next weekend to try a shot at the 200NL game at my local casino again.

Today I wanna discuss the buy in question. Should I buy in as a short stack ? or as a big stack ?

I am getting used to buy in for a full stack, but I know also the positive effect of buying in as a low stack. The last time I played at the table I lost 400 Dollars in two days of playing - the hole full stack each time I bought in.

Playing with a short stack of 100$ (its the minimum buy in there) has the advantage to be in a hand as a hugh favorite without giving the opponents the odds to call you to bust you.

The other side is I know I am the best player, because I dont get involved with big money with hands that are marginal.

But I am very capable to put a play on my opponents which I wouldnt do with a short stack.

I hope you have any hints for me ? Please dont discuss the question from the aspect of mathematics. I know all these edges from books and that this play is positiv when you are not able to make good decisions. Please discus this first step for getting ready for the weekend from my personal view of the situation that I dont have a proper bankroll to buy in another 200$.