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Forrester
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« on: May 21, 2011, 11:00:20 AM » |
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I am not a superstitious person, in fact I am quite the opposite. I purposefully walk under ladders, I cross the paths of black cats, I break mirrors for fun, The number of Magpies I see does not bother me. I know a man who will not allow shoes to be put on a table; if new shoes are brought in a room he has a panic attack and if someone (me) puts them on a table he has to visit his psychiatrist. I will say MacBeth if I am ever in a play.
But when it comes to poker I am quite different. I have to wear my lucky shirt, I am happy when I get seat 7 or 8 and if I get 1 or 5 it doesn't feel right. I do not like to win the 1st hand of a tournament but I prefer to be in the hand. If a Virago appears on my table I develop a cold sweat. Most of these things derive from incidents I have experienced in previous games.
My dilemma is the "Golden Chip" I had one in a previous tournament and didn't display it; I played like Jamie Gold and was eliminated quickly.
So do I display it today?
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Karabiner
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2011, 11:22:29 AM » |
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I think you should sit on your golden chip throughout the tourney like a mother-hen.
Then display it on the final table once it has hatched.
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millidonk
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2011, 11:28:34 AM » |
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I think you should sit on your golden chip throughout the tourney like a mother-hen.
Then display it on the final table once it has hatched.
+1 Displaying is just a target on your back imo. |
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TightEnd
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2011, 11:41:37 AM » |
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Forrester, what is your real name so I can follow you today please?
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My eyes are open wide
By the way,I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today
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WarBwastard
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2011, 11:46:03 AM » |
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I am not a superstitious person, in fact I am quite the opposite. I purposefully walk under ladders, I cross the paths of black cats, I break mirrors for fun, The number of Magpies I see does not bother me. I know a man who will not allow shoes to be put on a table; if new shoes are brought in a room he has a panic attack and if someone (me) puts them on a table he has to visit his psychiatrist. I will say MacBeth if I am ever in a play.
But when it comes to poker I am quite different. I have to wear my lucky shirt, I am happy when I get seat 7 or 8 and if I get 1 or 5 it doesn't feel right. I do not like to win the 1st hand of a tournament but I prefer to be in the hand. If a Virago appears on my table I develop a cold sweat. Most of these things derive from incidents I have experienced in previous games.
My dilemma is the "Golden Chip" I had one in a previous tournament and didn't display it; I played like Jamie Gold and was eliminated quickly.
So do I display it today?
Sounds like your lack of superstitions has become a superstition. What can be gained by having it on display? |
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TightEnd
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2011, 11:50:18 AM » |
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and I don't see any benefit from showing it either.
Ignore those superstitions. They can become a right pain to everyday life if you let them.
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My eyes are open wide
By the way,I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today
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redsimon
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2011, 11:52:51 AM » |
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Certainly wouldn't show if I had one. I'm happy that those who have one tend to display it with pride though  |
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RED-DOG
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2011, 11:57:04 AM » |
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Mmmmmm.... Golden chips!  |
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Claw75
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« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2011, 12:00:18 PM » |
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Forrester, what is your real name so I can follow you today please?
my super investigative skills lead me to the conclusion that it's Richard Sherwood edit: sigh, i actually did it the hard way then realised i coulda just clicked on his profile  glgl |
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"Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon....no matter how good you are the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway"
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MC
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« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2011, 12:21:11 PM » |
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100% don't show. It would be so -EV, especially if you made it to the bubble.
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outragous76
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« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2011, 12:25:37 PM » |
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I thought you had to display it at all times?
If not then def dont
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Claw75
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« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2011, 12:28:21 PM » |
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you guys all need to stop thinking logically - this is a much bigger dilemma than how it will affect the table dynamics - we're talking about messing with the poker gods here.
i had a golden chip at the last deepstack. i kept it in my pocket and busted early doors. Was deffo coz I didn't have the chip on show imo.
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"Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon....no matter how good you are the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway"
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leethefish
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2011, 01:27:37 PM » |
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100% don't show. It would be so -EV, especially if you made it to the bubble.
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mondatoo
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2011, 01:38:42 PM » |
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100% don't show. It would be so -EV, especially if you made it to the bubble.
This is good advice Mike. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2011, 02:29:43 PM » |
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It could work to your advantage though. Meta-game stylee.
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