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Title: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 09, 2007, 12:13:36 PM If anyone fancies a $50, $100 or $200 Freezeout on blonde, let us know, & Kev'll set it up.
Just add your name to this thread, against your preferred buy-in. 1) $50 2) $100 3) $200 4) $50 Heads Up matches against me. Please note, for 4), the maximum amount of applicants wiling to help themself to my lolly will be limited to 20. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 09, 2007, 12:15:26 PM I will play any or all of these, so that's 1 for each already.
As to the Heads-Up, come on Flushy, are you ready for me yet? Can you imagine an easier $50? Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Wardonkey on June 09, 2007, 12:27:28 PM I'd play the $50 quite happily and the occasional $100 or $200.
I suspect having $100s and $200s on blonde would be a waste of time. You'd probably be playing the toughest STT on the net at that price. I'd do it occasionally but not regularly. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: AndrewT on June 09, 2007, 12:31:58 PM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem.
I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 09, 2007, 12:33:10 PM I'd play the $50 quite happily and the occasional $100 or $200. I suspect having $100s and $200s on blonde would be a waste of time. You'd probably be playing the toughest STT on the net at that price. I'd do it occasionally but not regularly. Tough? What, with me in them? Come on, be serious.......... But you are absolutely correct Donkey. It's really just a response to this..... http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=24422.60 I mean, can Flushy really resist taking me on Heads-Up, for $50? Watched by half of blonde? Imagine the shame if I beat him...... Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 09, 2007, 12:35:14 PM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem. I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. I hope you are not suggesting the my friends the Ities, Germans & Frogs, are fish? Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: RED-DOG on June 09, 2007, 12:38:43 PM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem. I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. I hope you are not suggesting the my friends the Ities, Germans & Frogs, are fish? Now come on! There are two things I can't stand, one is racial discrimination and the other is bloody krauts. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: KingPoker on June 09, 2007, 01:32:09 PM would be quite happy to play regular $50 tourneys but i think a hundred dollar ones is a bit of a stretch on a regular. But it could be possible to set up a 10 or 20$ 10 man stt sattellite where top 2 go through.
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 09, 2007, 01:34:59 PM would be quite happy to play regular $50 tourneys but i think a hundred dollar ones is a bit of a stretch on a regular. But it could be possible to set up a 10 or 20$ 10 man stt sattellite where top 2 go through. Kev, what do you think to this proposal? Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Colchester Kev on June 09, 2007, 02:56:03 PM we have run plenty of $50 comps with $5 sats 2 or 3 to each event. we have added money to the prizepool, we have Gtd the prizepools.
The sats struggle to get 10 runners.... and the main events struggle to get past 20 runners even though we have 6 or 7 in from sats. I could put a $50 comp on twice a day 7 days a week, I could put a$500 comp on once a day ,week, month ... the scope is limitless. we are feeling our way and trying to come up with events and comps that the members WANT to play. we are not a big enough cardroom to be able to offer massive G'td prizepools and hope that in time they will start making the required number of runners to cover it. Thats just fact. Things are moving forward and we will soon have a blonde only cash table, although initially it may be a bit steep for some people to play in, hopefully those that cant play can watch the ones that can and pick up some tips on improving their game... I hope those that do play it will expose their hole cards at times and then post on the forum their thought process in how they played the hand. Next month we also have a league planned... This will be in partnership with another site and will carry a massive added prize. I cant confirm any details as yet because discussions and planning are not yet complete... but look out for details towards the end of this month. I have said many times before, ITS YOUR CARD ROOM ... I will put on ANY events you want, but I need to know that it will get enough runners and will be something that gives every blondeite a chance to play in it ... whether through sats or an affordable buy in. Remember also, if the comps that we run exclusively on blonde arent to your tastes, there are hundreds available on the network every day, If you played them through blonde you get your LOYALTY SCHEME and you are helping the forum and ensuring that we remain in a position to offer things like live updates , blonde bash's etc etc. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 09, 2007, 03:05:20 PM we have run plenty of $50 comps with $5 sats 2 or 3 to each event. we have added money to the prizepool, we have Gtd the prizepools. The sats struggle to get 10 runners.... and the main events struggle to get past 20 runners even though we have 6 or 7 in from sats. I could put a $50 comp on twice a day 7 days a week, I could put a$500 comp on once a day ,week, month ... the scope is limitless. we are feeling our way and trying to come up with events and comps that the members WANT to play. we are not a big enough cardroom to be able to offer massive G'td prizepools and hope that in time they will start making the required number of runners to cover it. Thats just fact. Things are moving forward and we will soon have a blonde only cash table, although initially it may be a bit steep for some people to play in, hopefully those that cant play can watch the ones that can and pick up some tips on improving their game... I hope those that do play it will expose their hole cards at times and then post on the forum their thought process in how they played the hand. Next month we also have a league planned... This will be in partnership with another site and will carry a massive added prize. I cant confirm any details as yet because discussions and planning are not yet complete... but look out for details towards the end of this month. I have said many times before, ITS YOUR CARD ROOM ... I will put on ANY events you want, but I need to know that it will get enough runners and will be something that gives every blondeite a chance to play in it ... whether through sats or an affordable buy in. Remember also, if the comps that we run exclusively on blonde arent to your tastes, there are hundreds available on the network every day, If you played them through blonde you get your LOYALTY SCHEME and you are helping the forum and ensuring that we remain in a position to offer things like live updates , blonde bash's etc etc. Things are moving forward and we will soon have a blonde only cash table, although initially it may be a bit steep for some people to play in, hopefully those that cant play can watch the ones that can and pick up some tips on improving their game... I hope those that do play it will expose their hole cards at times and then post on the forum their thought process in how they played the hand. I will be playing these, but no need to expose my hole cards, everyone seems to know what they are...... My thought process? Pass, Call, or check, if they bet, fold quickly seems to be the way for me. Works, too. For my opponents. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: RichEO on June 09, 2007, 03:37:03 PM I've just deposited, so need to do some spinning up. But as soon as I have enough dough in there I'd play some $50 MTT, $200 is too much for me, $100 I would consider, but not for a while.
I'm up for a $50 heads up match too, however I would first like to watch 1 or 2. So, can I go 3rd please ;). Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Horneris on June 09, 2007, 04:10:53 PM Id play $50, $100 often but $200 is too much of a stretch
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: reenot on June 09, 2007, 04:34:35 PM I'd go for $50's so long as they are freezeouts!!
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: snoopy1239 on June 09, 2007, 05:22:16 PM I'd like to see one big blonde comp a month, say $200 with plenty of satellites leading up to the event.
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Colchester Kev on June 09, 2007, 05:23:38 PM Get me a minimum of 20 people who will play it and we will run it.
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: snoopy1239 on June 09, 2007, 05:29:00 PM Get me a minimum of 20 people who will play it and we will run it. Are you referring to my suggestion? Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Colchester Kev on June 09, 2007, 05:40:45 PM Sorry, yes mate.
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: snoopy1239 on June 09, 2007, 05:48:45 PM The 20 min players would come from satellites. I'd be shocked if we weren't unable to muster 20 within four weeks. You could have a range of satellites at all prices so everyone could get a chance for the big bucks at the end of the month. Lower stake players would play for the chance to win a large sum for (if they qualify) a small investment whilst the bigger stake players would be tempted to give it a crack due to the bigger prize pools and the fact that much of the field will be playing out of its depth. At just once a month, you have ample time to advertise and can give it a big build up, thus making it more esteemed and blonde associated, especially if it has a catchy name.
In a nutshell, my idea is a big monthly comp with good clocks, chips etc and plenty of satellites. Everyone knows the "Who's The Daddy' comp is on Laddies, we could do with something similar. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Snatiramas on June 09, 2007, 05:50:46 PM Happily play all those levels when in and taking care of the kids
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Royal Flush on June 09, 2007, 07:23:23 PM As to the Heads-Up, come on Flushy, are you ready for me yet? Can you imagine an easier $50? Time and place grandad! Any chance in putting one of these events into the league......the reason they never get many runners is they are not in the league. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Karabiner on June 09, 2007, 07:42:42 PM As AndrewT and Wardonkey pointed out my criteria for cash tables especially is +EV.
I treat Blonde tourneys as sociable ones which I play as and when I can, up to $50 is fine. I'd gladly support some kind of monthly bigger event too. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: UpTheMariners on June 09, 2007, 07:48:15 PM id be willing to play any of these events dependant on the day of the week.
Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Jonboy on June 09, 2007, 09:28:14 PM Things are moving forward and we will soon have a blonde only cash table, although initially it may be a bit steep for some people to play in, hopefully those that cant play can watch the ones that can and pick up some tips on improving their game... I hope those that do play it will expose their hole cards at times and then post on the forum their thought process in how they played the hand. This sounds an interesting idea ... and I Will quite happily participate. I'll admit that I have downloaded the blonde software ... but haven't deposited yet. I think the league is a great idea, but working full time as well my poker time is limited. I am not a tournament player, so bigger buy-ins would not encourage me to play .... I would happily play in the lower ones but I don't want to do it whilst multi-tabling mid-level cash games. This is not because it s -EV ... from a selfish point of view if I played in the league events I would want to be active in the chat box, getting in every dig or moment of comedy genius I could (in my eyes anyway). Just playing it and not contributing is in my eyes the same as going to the pub with your mates and not speaking all evening. I would even feel guilty if i won. That said, if I come back slightly worse for ware one evening I will quite happily jump into one of these and give it my best (or worse as the case may be). BLONDE ONLY CASH TABLE Not sure what to make of the 'bit steep for some people' comment. If you are setting up a $5/$10 blonde cash table ... then no offence ... as War Donkey says there are easier games on the net (probably a compliment to some blonde members). Add to this I would not take any great pleasure from taking $1,000+ off a fellow member of blonde if I won ... although consoling my self in losing ... it went to a good cause. In fact $3/$6 or above and I probably wouldn't play for this reason. Although several members cross paths on a daily basis ... I think it is going to be destructive, deliberately pitting blonde members against each other for reasonable sums. AN IDEA If you set up a $0.50/$1 or $1/$2 table, then I would happily play (everyone wants a shot at flushy!?). On top of this I would be prepared to switch my account mid-game to another low stakes regular blonde member (Stark etc.). Any winnings we could split 50/50, if we lose it's on me ... and afterwards I could give some analysis on their key hands and general strategy from my perspective (not guaranteeing it is right!?). This could be personal or done as a thread for further input. Not sure how Bowmans/Ipoker would stand on multiple users of one account, but if it is out in the open and on a 'Blonde only' cash table I am sure it could be organised. It could make for a fun couple of hours if other members (e.g. Pab, flushy, totalise etc.) paired with other low stakes players and switched back and forth mid-game. You would never be sure who you were up against, you could do 'fake' switches (sit out, but keep the same player), and we could review key hands in the analysis board (and reveal who was playing!). If bowmans/Ipoker don't like the multiple account issue ... maybe set up some accounts, Blonde1, Blonde2 etc. I would happily fund one of them. I don't play on Ipoker, but realise that players that do not want to reveal their accounting history or $'s to someone else (also may open up the possibility of chip dumping etc.) would not even consider it. The way I see it Blonde gets the rake, low-limit blonde regulars get some help with their game (and maybe some 'free' cash) and at 1/2 hours a month I have a chance of contributing something to the blonde community ... even if I do just donk all my chips off. That was longer than I intended ... but all views are welcome. See you at the tables Jon. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Tinsel Town on June 09, 2007, 10:41:35 PM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem. I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. Look out Andrew. Their Panzers are rolling!! :) :) http://www.amazon.de/Harrington-Holdem-Expertenstrategie-No-Limit-Turniere-Band/dp/3981154304/ref=pd_bowtega_1/302-4502044-5821656?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1181425180&sr=1-1 Td Th Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: Robert HM on June 09, 2007, 11:54:06 PM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem. I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. Look out Andrew. Their Panzers are rolling!! :) :) http://www.amazon.de/Harrington-Holdem-Expertenstrategie-No-Limit-Turniere-Band/dp/3981154304/ref=pd_bowtega_1/302-4502044-5821656?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1181425180&sr=1-1 Td Th Let us welcome our European cousins to the tables, here are some words to make them feel welcome: French Poisson German: Fisch Italian: pesce Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: matt674 on June 10, 2007, 01:12:52 AM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem. I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. Look out Andrew. Their Panzers are rolling!! :) :) http://www.amazon.de/Harrington-Holdem-Expertenstrategie-No-Limit-Turniere-Band/dp/3981154304/ref=pd_bowtega_1/302-4502044-5821656?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1181425180&sr=1-1 Td Th Let us welcome our European cousins to the tables, here are some words to make them feel welcome: French Poisson German: Fisch Italian: pesce Scottish: RodParadise Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: tikay on June 10, 2007, 01:45:38 AM As to the Heads-Up, come on Flushy, are you ready for me yet? Can you imagine an easier $50? Time and place grandad! Any chance in putting one of these events into the league......the reason they never get many runners is they are not in the league. Damn. You were supposed to refuse on some spurious grounds...... OK, you got it. What nights you around Chopper, & how do we set it up, Kev? I must win a Heads Up game eventually. Surely? Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: stoneii on June 10, 2007, 02:21:00 PM As mentioned already - would pay up to $50 for a league event to play good players but to pay $200 to play good players I wouldn't buy-in direct - will happily fund satellites to a monthly game though.
stoneii Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: bhoywonder on June 10, 2007, 02:37:47 PM Whilst these buy-ins are more at the level I ususally play, there is a problem. I use Blonde as my main poker room now. Yes, I know my rake helps this place, but it's mostly because there are so many soft players on the network. When I sit at a table and look at the info boxes to see where players are from, I see Italy, France, Germany - brilliant. These guys have never read Harrington, don't read strategy threads on the internet - they're dead money. They are the main reason I play on iPoker, and it's only natural I play on the network through Blonde. Blonde only tournaments are fun, but there's very little dead money in them. This is fine, as I'm not playing them with profit as my main goal. But I never play a $200 tournament without knowing where the value is going to come from. As Wardonkey said, they'd be the toughest tournaments on the net. I hope you are not suggesting the my friends the Ities, Germans & Frogs, are fish? Now come on! There are two things I can't stand, one is racial discrimination and the other is bloody krauts. lol ur not applying for BB9 then red Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: totalise on June 11, 2007, 09:38:11 AM Things are moving forward and we will soon have a blonde only cash table, although initially it may be a bit steep for some people to play in, hopefully those that cant play can watch the ones that can and pick up some tips on improving their game... I hope those that do play it will expose their hole cards at times and then post on the forum their thought process in how they played the hand. This sounds an interesting idea ... and I Will quite happily participate. I'll admit that I have downloaded the blonde software ... but haven't deposited yet. I think the league is a great idea, but working full time as well my poker time is limited. I am not a tournament player, so bigger buy-ins would not encourage me to play .... I would happily play in the lower ones but I don't want to do it whilst multi-tabling mid-level cash games. This is not because it s -EV ... from a selfish point of view if I played in the league events I would want to be active in the chat box, getting in every dig or moment of comedy genius I could (in my eyes anyway). Just playing it and not contributing is in my eyes the same as going to the pub with your mates and not speaking all evening. I would even feel guilty if i won. That said, if I come back slightly worse for ware one evening I will quite happily jump into one of these and give it my best (or worse as the case may be). BLONDE ONLY CASH TABLE Not sure what to make of the 'bit steep for some people' comment. If you are setting up a $5/$10 blonde cash table ... then no offence ... as War Donkey says there are easier games on the net (probably a compliment to some blonde members). Add to this I would not take any great pleasure from taking $1,000+ off a fellow member of blonde if I won ... although consoling my self in losing ... it went to a good cause. In fact $3/$6 or above and I probably wouldn't play for this reason. Although several members cross paths on a daily basis ... I think it is going to be destructive, deliberately pitting blonde members against each other for reasonable sums. AN IDEA If you set up a $0.50/$1 or $1/$2 table, then I would happily play (everyone wants a shot at flushy!?). On top of this I would be prepared to switch my account mid-game to another low stakes regular blonde member (Stark etc.). Any winnings we could split 50/50, if we lose it's on me ... and afterwards I could give some analysis on their key hands and general strategy from my perspective (not guaranteeing it is right!?). This could be personal or done as a thread for further input. Not sure how Bowmans/Ipoker would stand on multiple users of one account, but if it is out in the open and on a 'Blonde only' cash table I am sure it could be organised. It could make for a fun couple of hours if other members (e.g. Pab, flushy, totalise etc.) paired with other low stakes players and switched back and forth mid-game. You would never be sure who you were up against, you could do 'fake' switches (sit out, but keep the same player), and we could review key hands in the analysis board (and reveal who was playing!). If bowmans/Ipoker don't like the multiple account issue ... maybe set up some accounts, Blonde1, Blonde2 etc. I would happily fund one of them. I don't play on Ipoker, but realise that players that do not want to reveal their accounting history or $'s to someone else (also may open up the possibility of chip dumping etc.) would not even consider it. The way I see it Blonde gets the rake, low-limit blonde regulars get some help with their game (and maybe some 'free' cash) and at 1/2 hours a month I have a chance of contributing something to the blonde community ... even if I do just donk all my chips off. That was longer than I intended ... but all views are welcome. See you at the tables Jon. if blonde have the option to record a session and then replay that session with the cards open (like they do on stars at the $mill gteed final table) id happliy play a few cash game sessions at a blonde table and allow that to be broadcast. I dont want to let someone on my accont or spend time talking to people on messenger giving them advice. Thats my personal feedback on your suggestion for what its worth. Title: Re: Bigger Buy-In Comps on blonde Post by: byronkincaid on June 11, 2007, 11:11:52 AM http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp?CMP=KgoogleCStmhome (http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp?CMP=KgoogleCStmhome)
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