Id say my typical session is around 2 hours, playing 3 tables.
I do play quite regualrly against the same people, and they are probably familiar with my style. I pride my cash game play on being highly unpredictable and make it very difficuly for my opponents to put me on hands. I want the to be guessing all the time, if i have it this time or not.
The statement before about playing LAG at the start and then tightening up was just a basic example of how I start most of my short handed cash game sessions. The main aim is to play lots of pots with all the players at the table, analyze the information and use it to manipulate favourable situations later in the session
Adapting to the current table, and being very aware of your image and using it to your advantage are critical to short handed cash games IMO. Mixing up your play is important, regardless of what format of poker you are playing. I consider myself a creative player in cash games, not exaclty othordox and it seems to be working out well so far. Its only in the past 6 months that ive really started concentrating on my cash game so still have a lot to learn, but seems to be working out well so far
Quality post, esp wrt guessing games.
With respect to people flat calling behind slightly larger opening raises, im assuming players are more inclined to test your hand strength preflop when in possesion of a strong hand that doesnt like flops, QQ/JJ for example. Seems the marginally bigger raise flushes out the bigger hands preflop.