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Old 03-28-2007, 04:00 AM
timex timex is offline
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Default How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

I used to play mostly 2/4 - 5/10 limit( 12-14 months ago) before getting into MTTs and later cash games(lots of 600-2000 NL).

I am considering relearning limit(not as my main game, I just think its interesting). How difficult do you think it would be to become profitable at 30/60? 100/200?

Its been a long time since I've read the limit forums/ played limit, just was wondering how games are now/ how tough it is to learn.
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Old 03-28-2007, 04:32 AM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

Easy to become decent (if your poker theory is sound which it probably is to beat 2000 NL) and tough to be great. You'd probably catch up to most of the midlimit winning limit players within a month.

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Old 03-28-2007, 04:54 AM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

Within a month? Are you serious...

What 100/200 games are you referring to and where are they that some 5/10 newbie would come crushing tables full of regulars?


Timex,

I dont see why you would re-learn limit, the games are dry - I hear NL is the bomb so why would you ever wanna switch?
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Old 03-28-2007, 04:56 AM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

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Timex,

I dont see why you would re-learn limit, the games are dry - I hear NL is the bomb so why would you ever wanna switch?

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Money is over-rated/personal interest.
Also, limit is way cooler than no limit.
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Old 03-28-2007, 08:39 AM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

Don't listen to Alex, there's plenty of money to be made playing limit. If you have good poker instincts and a solid foundation then you can probably do ok in mid-limit games right off as long as you have decent game selection.

Plus poo-flinging is much more fun than that NL crap.
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Old 03-28-2007, 05:35 PM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

timex you could probably be beating the 30/60 games within a month or two with your knowledge/learning ability. limit is not nearly as hard as nl to become 'good' imo.
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Old 03-28-2007, 06:10 PM
SteveL91 SteveL91 is offline
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

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If you have good poker instincts and a solid foundation then you can probably do ok in mid-limit games right off as long as you have decent game selection.



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Just out of curiosity, how would you define "ok?"

Thanks,
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Old 03-28-2007, 07:34 PM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

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Within a month? Are you serious...

What 100/200 games are you referring to and where are they that some 5/10 newbie would come crushing tables full of regulars?


Timex,

I dont see why you would re-learn limit, the games are dry - I hear NL is the bomb so why would you ever wanna switch?

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Lol. Such a mischaracterization of what Death Donkey wrote I can see why you didn't quote.
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Old 03-28-2007, 11:08 PM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

Rather than looking strictly from a timing perspective, what about various methods for becoming a good/great player.

What tools (e.g. books, mentors, practice, etc.) have you used to become a good/great limit hold'em player? Also, what makes a great limit hold'em player?
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:17 AM
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Default Re: How difficult is it to become a good limit player?

"Also, what makes a great limit hold'em player? "

winning lots of money?
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