I saw your repy and im so pleased that you didn't take offence. Pleased to see Tikay's thoughts too as i've a lot of respect for him. I'm glad you see where i was coming from. it was just an observation fella. Wow that watch. my mum bought my a seiko which had a blue face like that and metallic strap too. My son has it now and loves it. Probably 10% worth of your watch but more valuable to me as mum is gone and memories are golden. Hope your memories are golden .....All the best.
Hi Pat I saw your repy and im so pleased that you didn't take offence. Pleased to see Tikay's thoughts too as i've a lot of respect for him. I'm glad you see where i was coming from. it was just an observation fella. Wow that watch. my mum bought my a seiko which had a blue face like that and metallic strap too. My son has it now and loves it. Probably 10% worth of your watch but more valuable to me as mum is gone and memories are golden. Hope your memories are golden .....All the best. Posted by profman15
I think you put a very valid point across in a well worded way. That's a nice story about your watch and all I can say is thank you. My watch is definitely something that already has more sentimental value to me than anything, simply because I worked so hard for it.
After the disaster that was the SPT. I'm back, trying to do all I can to salvage the month. The SNG Challenge seemed a great way for me to get some serious volume in and ultimately make some money. Unfortunately the last few days haven't strictly gone to plan. My volume has been phenomenal, earning 2k points over the last 2 days. Results, have been less impressive. The games are a lot harder than average and it doesn't help when you run bad in the £16.50 & £22 DYMs over a small sample. Earlier today, just when I was in full swing of a session, it crashed - causing me to lose a considerable amount and have somewhat of a mental breakdown.
I've always held a firm belief of quality over quantity, but with my cash for points bar rapidly moving in the right direction, it seems somewhat justified to break my cardinal rule.
Just when I need results the most, my confidence is at an all time low, I feel exhausted, isolated, and thanks to my session crashing, somewhat paranoid. A true test of determination and heart. I may have lost the battle so far, but with 3 and a half days left - the war has only just begun.
if i thought i had any chance myself i might have given it a go,but just playing the £3's as i am atm,i've basically got no chance despite what some others might think and say.
it is imo a badly thought out promotion that once again favours the 'big boys' and does very little if anything for us 'little fish' who once again miss out.
ps, "sorry i have used your thread m8 to express my opinions,but i think that it needed saying somewhere!!!"
gl PAT with the SNG CHAMP CHALLENGE if i thought i had any chance myself i might have given it a go,but just playing the £3's as i am atm,i've basically got no chance despite what some others might think and say. it is imo a badly thought out promotion that once again favours the 'big boys' and does very little if anything for us 'little fish' who once again miss out. ps, "sorry i have used your thread m8 to express my opinions,but i think that it needed saying somewhere!!!" ;( dev Posted by devonfish5
In my opinion, trying to make the top 6 at the £3s is unbelievably difficult/verging on impossible. You'd have to 12 table for probably 18-22 hours a day to have a chance, so I really feel for you. I think I have it bad at the £5s and £10s which requires me to play 10 hours a day to be in with a shot. Vent away!
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My last post wasn't to complain, just to show that I have it difficult at times. It's not all plain sailing being a DYM reg.
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : Pushing through is all I can do! In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : In my opinion, trying to make the top 6 at the £3s is unbelievably difficult/verging on impossible. Posted by patwalshh
And you've got Tommyd to contend with now as well! ;-)
Hi Who is the best player @ £5.50/11 dym's? I suppose sharkscope is the best answer to that. Do you find the £11 harder than £5.50? I was beating the £5.50 ones but moved upto £11 3 weeks ago but just breaking even. Only a small sample but have not worked out if it's me/variance/better play? Lee Posted by frascati
I mean in terms of the hardest you've come across. I myself have a lot of respect for Jac's game, and a certain evil pingu when he decides to play.
Good work on moving up. All I can suggest is game selection, play when the game isn't full of regulars and you'll be crushing in no time.
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : And you've got Tommd to contend with now as well! ;-) p.s. I'm loving the Sub!! New or flea-bay? ;-) Posted by Glenelg
Lol, that guy is giving me a headache.
Hehe, it's a datejust. New and from a real retail shop - now there's a surprise.
Ive haven't posted on this but I have spent a lot of time on the tables with Pat recently. £5 and £10 DYM's seen to be both our games of choice at the moment.
Pat I have read your thread with interest and I have to say that it is always a dilema for me, emotionally, when you are on the table.
On one side you're a great person on the table, always willing to have a chat and a banter which makes the game all the more pleasurable for me.
On the other side you're a **** good player and a pain in the nexk to play most of the time. ;o)
Anyway Pat, keep these posts coming. They are a great read and lets hope we keep meeting at the final 3 of the DYM's ;o)
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : I mean in terms of the hardest you've come across. I myself have a lot of respect for Jac's game, and a certain evil pingu when he decides to play. Good work on moving up. All I can suggest is game selection, play when the game isn't full of regulars and you'll be crushing in no time. Best of luck Lee Posted by patwalshh
Ive haven't posted on this but I have spent a lot of time on the tables with Pat recently. £5 and £10 DYM's seen to be both our games of choice at the moment. Pat I have read your thread with interest and I have to say that it is always a dilema for me, emotionally, when you are on the table. On one side you're a great person on the table, always willing to have a chat and a banter which makes the game all the more pleasurable for me. On the other side you're a **** good player and a pain in the nexk to play most of the time. ;o) Anyway Pat, keep these posts coming. They are a great read and lets hope we keep meeting at the final 3 of the DYM's ;o) Posted by JockBMW
This post really means a lot Pete, so thank you. We've battled in some fairly difficult games recently and it's always a pleasure.
On a side note, I can assure you that I have more than a 'one word note' on you. Your game has really progressed within a fairly short period of time. Keep it up, and I'll have to be moving down in stakes.
All the best
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Games have been very tough on me recently. When someone's previously complained about being stressed, or used it to compensate for something, I've always thought it to be an excuse. But with the stress of the SNG challenge, running bad, connection problems and needing the money, I can truly say that I have an idea of where people have been coming from all these years.
I was about to say that I've never had such a dire breakeven/losing period in my Poker history. But, when I first properly started playing again earlier this year in March, I initially went on a massive heater. Around half way through the month (6 months to this date, I went on a very long and monotonous break even period) -
And here's this weeks graph (bear in mind that it doesn't include £30 worth of refunds I recieved from Sky for the connection problems I faced - which may I just add, is very good of them to do so) -
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Fortunately after March, I ran hot in April and the tough break even period became a distant memory.
'The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work' - Harry Golden
hi Pat, i always look forward to reading your posts as clearly we both enjoy playing DYM's,and as you are playing a level or two above me,it is always interesting to hear some of your thoughts on this great game that we are all playing and still looking to improve at.
it is interesting you talking about long periods of play being either 'massive heaters' or 'break even periods'.
do you think that long term this is possibly how it is likely to be,either one or the other?,as
due to the very nature of DYM's being either win/lose and with many variants,many being 'out of your hands' so to speak.
ps; i have also just posted in my dym thread a few questions for you specifically Pat. hope you don't mind m8,and can maybe help an 'old fella' out. best wishes. dev
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : I had to say someone, so it might as well be a loyal reader haha. In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : This post really means a lot Pete, so thank you. We've battled in some fairly difficult games recently and it's always a pleasure. On a side note, I can assure you that I have more than a 'one word note' on you. Your game has really progressed within a fairly short period of time. Keep it up, and I'll have to be moving down in stakes. All the best -- Games have been very tough on me recently. When someone's previously complained about being stressed, or used it to compensate for something, I've always thought it to be an excuse. But with the stress of the SNG challenge, running bad, connection problems and needing the money, I can truly say that I have an idea of where people have been coming from all these years. I was about to say that I've never had such a dire breakeven/losing period in my Poker history. But, when I first properly started playing again earlier this year in March, I initially went on a massive heater. Around half way through the month (6 months to this date, I went on a very long and monotonous break even period) - And here's this weeks graph (bear in mind that it doesn't include £30 worth of refunds I recieved from Sky for the connection problems I faced - which may I just add, is very good of them to do so) - -- Fortunately after March, I ran hot in April and the tough break even period became a distant memory. 'The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work' - Harry Golden Posted by patwalshh
Great quote - if it makes u feel any better, looks like I'm gonna donk off my entire roll chasing this stupid s&g promo.
hi Pat, i always look forward to reading your posts as clearly we both enjoy playing DYM's,
it is interesting you talking about long periods of play being either 'massive heaters' or 'break even periods'. do you think that long term this is possibly how it is likely to be,either one or the other?,as due to the very nature of DYM's being either win/lose and with many variants,many being 'out of your hands' so to speak. Posted by devonfish5
I'm not 100% sure what asking about the variance, but I'll try my best. I think a lot of it, is what goes around comes around. Think of it this way, in Poker if you think really really long term, we're all ultimately put in the same dilemmas, set over set, AK losing to AQ, flush over flush etc - The edge we have comes from the times we outplay/steal/get max value from a hand/lose the least from a hand. So in that sense we can take solace in making the right decision, even if we get unlucky.
Over time I believe variance basically irons out, but it can take thousands of games to do so.
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : Great quote - if it makes u feel any better, looks like I'm gonna donk off my entire roll chasing this stupid s&g promo. Posted by JingleMa
Stop playing games with 5 other regulars you're just at the mercy of variance to, and you're at least just losing 10% to rake! For such a clever person, your so stupid when it comes to simple things like game selection! Take with a pinch of salt, hard love.
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : I'm not 100% sure what asking about the variance, but I'll try my best. I think a lot of it, is what goes around comes around. Think of it this way, in Poker if you think really really long term, we're all ultimately put in the same dilemmas, set over set, AK losing to AQ, flush over flush etc - The edge we have comes from the times we outplay/steal/get max value from a hand/lose the least from a hand. So in that sense we can take solace in making the right decision, even if we get unlucky. Over time I believe variance basically irons out, but it can take thousands of games to do so. In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : tyty In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : Stop playing games with 5 other regulars you're just at the mercy of variance to, and you're at least just losing 10% to rake! For such a clever person, your so stupid when it comes to simple things like game selection! Take with a pinch of salt, hard love. Posted by patwalshh
Alrite love, don't get your knickers in a twist!
But yeah, I think deep down I just love getting spanked.
In Response to Re: Patwalshh - "Poker's a cruel game" [Huge September Ahead] : Alrite love, don't get your knickers in a twist! But yeah, I think deep down I just love getting spanked. I really should see a therapist. Posted by JingleMa
Sorry, I'm just saying what you already know. Must be great for your game playing solid(ish) players though.
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In all honesty, I'm unbelievably tired. I'm used to playing 3 and a half hours a day and suddenly this week it's bumped up to 10 hours+. It's safe to say that this has become somewhat of a personal challenge, a test of will - as opposed to the monetary benefits. This is the hardest I've ever worked in my life. The energy drinks are in the fridge, and I'm counting down the hours.
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I saw your repy and im so pleased that you didn't take offence. Pleased to see Tikay's thoughts too as i've a lot of respect for him. I'm glad you see where i was coming from. it was just an observation fella.
Wow that watch. my mum bought my a seiko which had a blue face like that and metallic strap too. My son has it now and loves it. Probably 10% worth of your watch but more valuable to me as mum is gone and memories are golden. Hope your memories are golden .....All the best.
When the going gets tough.......
if i thought i had any chance myself i might have given it a go,but just playing the £3's as i am atm,i've basically got no chance despite what some others might think and say.
it is imo a badly thought out promotion that once again favours the 'big boys' and does very little if anything for us 'little fish' who once again miss out.
ps,
"sorry i have used your thread m8 to express my opinions,but i think that it needed saying somewhere!!!"
;(
dev
i always look forward to reading your posts as clearly we both enjoy playing DYM's,and as you are playing a level or two above me,it is always interesting to hear some of your thoughts on this great game that we are all playing and still looking to improve at.
it is interesting you talking about long periods of play being either 'massive heaters' or 'break even periods'.
do you think that long term this is possibly how it is likely to be,either one or the other?,as
due to the very nature of DYM's being either win/lose and with many variants,many being 'out of your hands' so to speak.
ps;
i have also just posted in my dym thread a few questions for you specifically Pat.
hope you don't mind m8,and can maybe help an 'old fella' out.
best wishes.
dev
Nice Watch.
But yeah, I think deep down I just love getting spanked.
I really should see a therapist.
In all honesty, I'm unbelievably tired. I'm used to playing 3 and a half hours a day and suddenly this week it's bumped up to 10 hours+. It's safe to say that this has become somewhat of a personal challenge, a test of will - as opposed to the monetary benefits. This is the hardest I've ever worked in my life. The energy drinks are in the fridge, and I'm counting down the hours.