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Title: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 16, 2006, 08:38:05 PM

 alright guys

 im currently on a break from poker.

 basically i was playing too much. spending too much money at homegames, online etc.

 so i thought it was time to have a wee break. no playing poker.

 im still watching on tv, reading mags/books etc so its not too bad.

 and i think if i take a break and think about my game a bit more when i start playing again ill be fresh and hopefully a better player.

 basically i want suggestions to what i should do with this break in order to benefit from

 any books i could read etc if anyone has any advice.

 cheers



Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Nem on April 16, 2006, 08:40:54 PM
Buy www.pokertracker.com and see where you went wrong.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 16, 2006, 08:51:04 PM
cheers looks good

 do you use it and is it useful?


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Nem on April 16, 2006, 08:52:25 PM
cheers looks good

 do you use it and is it useful?

Yes and Yes


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: ruthless1 on April 16, 2006, 08:58:16 PM
Have a good break, sometimes its the best thing to do. You can look back on how youve been playing. When i need to have a break i always read super system 2 , and the harrington book, and always find new things each time i read.
After your break you should feel fresh and ready to get back into it. 8)


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 16, 2006, 09:52:25 PM

 could you elaborate a bit nem why its useful to you

 cheers ruth ive got super system 1 but i think it doesnt really apply to online play
 
 or even tournament play but ive also heard harrington on holdem is a good one.

 what do you think about super system 2 and which harington books would you recommend

 cheers


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: ruthless1 on April 16, 2006, 09:56:19 PM
I got Harrington Volume 1, his style is different to mind, so its good to pratice his style.
Super systems 2 is just more up dated with other players covering different types of poker. I would reconmend both of them, they have both helped my game 8)


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Nem on April 16, 2006, 09:57:29 PM
B/T,

It would take me ages to explain the benfits of Pokertracker. Just download the trail version and try it out.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 16, 2006, 10:24:13 PM

 ok mate cheers i was think of trying texas calculatem as well what do you think of that?


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Nem on April 16, 2006, 10:27:46 PM
I've never used Texas Calculatem.

Pm the link please, thanks.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: ruthless1 on April 16, 2006, 10:29:08 PM
I used one of these when i first started play on the net, i found good to start off with,  then grief having to type in my whole cards all the time. But it was only until i learnt my outs and %, then i stop using it.
P.s did you get your PM, Bigtom.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Nem on April 16, 2006, 10:29:51 PM
www.pokerstove.com


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 16, 2006, 11:08:32 PM
cheers ruth

 pokerproweb.com nem


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Decider on April 16, 2006, 11:18:44 PM
I was thinking of taking a break as I kept getting involved in trying to lose my money in cash games when having a drink or two. Instead, I set a challenge to track my play over 100 SnG's, similar to thetank. So far it's helped me see where I've been going wrong, how often I finish early etc... not quiet as indepth as pokertracker, but I didn't need that level of detail.

Using an excel spreadsheet from 2+2 to track.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 17, 2006, 12:18:16 AM

 im not stopping because i need to

 i wasnt doing too bad. just the fact that i cant afford to play all the time.
 
 money wise and time wise .

 so im just taking a wee break to try and freshen up a bit.

 when i start playing again though i will track my results etc to try and improve a bit.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Nem on April 17, 2006, 12:22:27 AM
www.pokercharts.com is a good way to track your results.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Royal Flush on April 17, 2006, 11:08:08 AM

 ok mate cheers i was think of trying texas calculatem as well what do you think of that?

My dad started playing and he was using this tool. Its utter rubbish imo. I used it a couple of times to let him know if it was good or not. It wanted me to call raised with JTo and fold to a small raise with 88 etc. Was hilarious.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: thetank on April 17, 2006, 12:00:55 PM
Someone asked me if I used it once. I was kinda insulted.

It's utter pisch.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 17, 2006, 02:37:55 PM

 ah well only a thought. plenty other programs available i suppose.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: ACE2M on April 18, 2006, 11:38:57 AM
Someone asked me if I used it once. I was kinda insulted.

It's utter pisch.

You should have just said if you were offended, just trying to figure out what brand of 'not really playing poker' you play.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: thetank on April 18, 2006, 12:58:41 PM
Wasn't really offended  ;)

Just trying to convey that I think it's well pisch.


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 18, 2006, 11:22:16 PM

 anything you guys would suggest to make the most of the break?

 ( ps. i just cheated a little by playing play money razz on full tilt.

 does that count as breaking the break do you think? )


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: Royal Flush on April 18, 2006, 11:26:55 PM

 anything you guys would suggest to make the most of the break?

 ( ps. i just cheated a little by playing play money razz on full tilt.

 does that count as breaking the break do you think? )

only if you know what was going on


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: vinni on April 19, 2006, 03:17:28 AM
buy penthouse or razzle that'll take your mind of the game


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: M3boy on April 19, 2006, 03:19:02 AM
buy penthouse or razzle that'll take your mind of the game

Thought you were going to bed!!! LOL you are as bad as me  ;goodvevil;


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: vinni on April 19, 2006, 03:22:44 AM
wifes snorring


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: M3boy on April 19, 2006, 03:23:53 AM
 rotflmfao rotflmfao


Title: Re: Taking a break
Post by: BigTomatoes on April 19, 2006, 01:53:04 PM

 i knew what was going on

 players raising with split kings and full houses etc.