Around june i decided to reduce my dyms and increase my mtt volume. Its worked for me and you're a much better player than me.
I know it's frowned upon but i play lower buy in dyms alongside the mtts. If im playing/running well and a final tables in sight I'll start closing down the dyms. Conversely if i'm running/playing poorly and im getting knocked out of mtts ill open more dyms. The play is so automatic in lower stake dyms i dont feel it affects me. In fact in some ways actually helps, getting little wins often boosts my confidence. Everyone's different.
Only downside, as mentioned, is the time commitment/flexibility required for the mtts but they're a lot more fun. As for getting used to the variance, again you're way better at dealing with this than I am.
The edge at the higher buyin dyms must be so minimal but in an mtt your edge over 80% of the field must be a lot bigger.
As for coaching, I'd love to get some coaching but think the price would put me off. For the stakes i play I think it would take a long time to get a return on it. Think i would really benefit from coaching on the final stages to the end - i think this is the stage that really separates the bates and tommyd's of this world from the rest.
Ps just noticed something i found interesting. In my bit above (about adding/reducing dyms depending in how mtts are going) when describing when i was doing well i used the word "playing" first but when describing when things werent going well i used the word "running" first lol that might only make sense to me.
In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : I think it's a bit much to suggest that I can't cope at all with downswings. I don't like them, who does, but one thing that we know we gave to get used to in poker is losing. Dym my way into tourneys? I like that one. I kind of do that now. When I'm going to play the rebuys on a weds It's going to cost around £500 so I often play a few Dyms first or alongside to pay for it. Doing it the night before makes more sense. That's a good idea. Mixing the 2 formats is not easy. Posted by Jac35
"Ps just noticed something i found interesting. In my bit above (about adding/reducing dyms depending in how mtts are going) when describing when i was doing well i used the word "playing" first but when describing when things werent going well i used the word "running" first lol that might only make sense to me. "
Lol JD
Nope, you're not the only one who does that.
I think everyone does it. It's the poker player ego
When we win the major reason for it is that we've played well
When we lose the major reason behind it is that we've run bad
Good news only day apparently. Makes it all a bit awkward for a serial ranter like me.
I won't grumble that I maintained my 100% record of never satting into the roller. Instead, I'll take the positives from it. It allowed me to say "yes" to pub. Spent all night talking about the Ryder Cup.
Montgomery is annoying though. Don't ever read his book. You'll want to punch him.
Good news only day apparently. Makes it all a bit awkward for a serial ranter like me. I won't grumble that I maintained my 100% record of never satting into the roller. Instead, I'll take the positives from it. It allowed me to say "yes" to pub. Spent all night talking about the Ryder Cup. Montgomery is annoying though. Don't ever read his book. You'll want to punch him. Posted by Jac35
Ha!
As to Monty, I must say, I do find him a bit surly & chuntery for my liking. He does not seem to be over popular with viewers generally, either, but I guess Sky Sports know what they are doing.
Me, when he comes on, I go make a cuppa or something, he does not exactly exude the joys of spring.
Great golfer in his day, mind, & a very wealthy man indeed. Bit of a serial philanderer I gather, too. What a life.....
In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : Ha! As to Monty, I must say, I do find him a bit surly & chuntery for my liking. He does not seem to be over popular with viewers generally, either, but I guess Sky Sports know what they are doing. Me, when he comes on, I go make a cuppa or something, he does not exactly exude the joys of spring. Great golfer in his day, mind, & a very wealthy man indeed. Bit of a serial philanderer I gather, too. What a life..... Posted by Tikay10
Good golfer but nowhere near as good as he thought he was.
Huge congratulations to Geldy for winning the main last night. Really pleased for you. It's always nice when someone like you wins it. You sort of think to yourself "blimey! If Geldy can win a main on here, then anyone can" Posted by Jac35
ty Paul, although I think Teeks put it more diplomatically. anyway pleased i managed to inspire you to a moan free post. :-)
Not disappointed at all though. It's been a good month. Always going to be a tall order to get there. Only got 3135 points so my own fault that I didn't put enough volume in.
Breakdown of the month is quite unusual for me.
Mtts - £141 up
Dyms - £140 up
Live - cashed for £292 take away £65 buy in so £227 up
Rakeback and bonuses - £123
Cash - £452 up
I'd normally expect Dyms to be the bulk of any profits. My ROI in them was a bit below average at 6.7% but the main issue was not enough games. Only played 155
The cash figure is the most surprising. I've played a lot more cash than I normally do on here and just run really, really well. I'm fully aware that I'm not good at cash online so I got lucky. Last night for example I was gifted a couple of buyins before a table broke. I was going to load up another table and then I looked around at the tables I was sitting on. Spanky, Ivan, Bolly, tommyD and Diehard on my table. The spot on my forehead may have disappeared but I was certainly Jac "the spot" on that table. Decided to stand.
Feel a little sore that in the live game 4 handed and big chipeader, I lost an all in pot for a monster stack with KK v A2 and eventually bust in 4th myself.
And in last weds rebuy I lost with KK v 53 after he peeled my 3bet and flopped a draw and got there. That would have given
me a huge chip lead with 9 left and £1.8k up top
But that's just silly really. These things happen and in both games I had my fair share of luck along the way and could easily have bust both before the money.
Won't be playing tonight as I'm off to see the Mighty Rams destroy Bournemouth.
Dental Plan Mark 2 final score FAILURE! Target was £1509 and I ended on £1083 Not disappointed at all though. It's been a good month. Always going to be a tall order to get there. Only got 3135 points so my own fault that I didn't put enough volume in. Breakdown of the month is quite unusual for me. Mtts - £141 up Dyms - £140 up Live - cashed for £292 take away £65 buy in so £227 up Rakeback and bonuses - £123 Cash - £452 up I'd normally expect Dyms to be the bulk of any profits. My ROI in them was a bit below average at 6.7% but the main issue was not enough games. Only played 155 The cash figure is the most surprising. I've played a lot more cash than I normally do on here and just run really, really well. I'm fully aware that I'm not good at cash online so I got lucky. Last night for example I was gifted a couple of buyins before a table broke. I was going to load up another table and then I looked around at the tables I was sitting on. Spanky, Ivan, Bolly, tommyD and Diehard on my table. The spot on my forehead may have disappeared but I was certainly Jac "the spot" on that table. Decided to stand. Feel a little sore that in the live game 4 handed and big chipeader, I lost an all in pot for a monster stack with KK v A2 and eventually bust in 4th myself. And in last weds rebuy I lost with KK v 53 after he peeled my 3bet and flopped a draw and got there. That would have given me a huge chip lead with 9 left and £1.8k up top But that's just silly really. These things happen and in both games I had my fair share of luck along the way and could easily have bust both before the money. Won't be playing tonight as I'm off to see the Mighty Rams destroy Bournemouth. Posted by Jac35
Lol Wondered if you might spot that Mick. Did a quick Jac edit as didn't want to offend you. Originally said 'Mighty Rams destroy lowly Bournemouth' Posted by Jac35
No offence taken............................much ! :-)
What no gloating? Are you feeling ok Paul? Posted by VespaPX
Nothing to gloat about really Mick.
Thought Bournemouth were a really nice side. They played good football and were well organised.
Was a very strange decision by the ref. didn't blow before the ball entered the net. Surely, the advantage should be given to us? To give us a free kick and send Camp off was just bizarre.
Goal should have stood and no action against Camp. We've scored, that's penalty enough. He can hardly claim the 'denied us a clear goal scoring opportunity' thing, cuz we scored wasn't dangerous play either. Most odd.
Decent game. Good result for us. Bournemouth will have a good season
Agree with the Camp thing (can i say that?). Lots of people say Bournemouth are a "nice side" and i think thats what lets us down at times. Need a bit more aggro to kill games off at times. Posted by VespaPX
Is John Bond still the Bournemouth Manager?
He was quite the man back in the day. Worse dress sense than Natterley Brommers.
In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : Is John Bond still the Bournemouth Manager? He was quite the man back in the day. Worse dress sense than Natterley Brommers. Posted by Tikay10
Yeh i think so and Ted McDougal is still banging them in ! :-)
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As to Monty, I must say, I do find him a bit surly & chuntery for my liking. He does not seem to be over popular with viewers generally, either, but I guess Sky Sports know what they are doing.
Me, when he comes on, I go make a cuppa or something, he does not exactly exude the joys of spring.
Great golfer in his day, mind, & a very wealthy man indeed. Bit of a serial philanderer I gather, too. What a life.....
Are you feeling ok Paul?
Lots of people say Bournemouth are a "nice side" and i think thats what lets us down at times.
Need a bit more aggro to kill games off at times.
He was quite the man back in the day. Worse dress sense than Natterley Brommers.
Ted McDougall, now there's a proper striker.
I never realised he played for so many Clubs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_MacDougall