Sometimes you qualify for a tournament worth x10 of your ABI, what to do with panic?
Nafor
Legend
Loyaler
That is a good question. No matter the buy-in still it is just a one game, one of many that you will play in years to come.
Realize that you can do your best with the skill set you have today and that is enough. Trying to panic study some new concepts will probably not get you anywhere. Just breathe, and enjoy the ride. If the field is thousands of players your chances to big prizes are quite slim anyway.
Realize that you can do your best with the skill set you have today and that is enough. Trying to panic study some new concepts will probably not get you anywhere. Just breathe, and enjoy the ride. If the field is thousands of players your chances to big prizes are quite slim anyway.
hardongear
Visionary
Silver Level
Mostly play online. And since live is softer.....
Nothing different. I play any MTT's from $1.10-Sunday Million(with longer blinds).
Study my notes/exploits on the player pool at that MTT stake level. Sit down and play.
Cheers!!!
Nothing different. I play any MTT's from $1.10-Sunday Million(with longer blinds).
Study my notes/exploits on the player pool at that MTT stake level. Sit down and play.
Cheers!!!
millya5
Legend
Platinum Level
ratbat615
Legend
Platinum Level
First you should be happy to be able to play a big tournament. When I play tournaments my aim is to play the biggest tournaments. But because of my bankroll I can only play small tournaments so when you get a chance to play a big tournament without risking your bankroll you should be the most comfortable player. But don’t worry after a few pots you will be good 👍 and just relax and enjoy the ride. Play your game. Good luck 👍.
iwont20
Legend
Loyaler
What I learnt from my experience is that I should not break my usual game by trying to adjust to this high buy-in. Like - starting to play nittier or tighter or more passive. This approach has always cost me. Of course, you need to tone down your aggression a bit, but way less than one would assume. So my tip is to try and disregard the buy-in as much as possible, don't focus on that table thinking you have to "perform" there, maybe open more tables of your usual buy-in and just play your best game. After all, that is the game which got you to this tournament in the first place.
infonazar
Legend
Loyaler
This is the fear of most players. But panic is clearly unnecessary here. In such situations, you just need to forget about money and try to play a good, correct game and make good decisions. Forget about the prize money, think about your good decisions.
pirateglenn
Legend
Platinum Level
Its a good question and one - many of us have encountered whether it be a seat won via a satellite or other. I remember my first Sunday Storm on pokerstars and thats what like only $11 or so?
I guess what i noticed was that there were far less online leaks or tells from play and that tight aggressive play was commonplace early game. I agree with some of the other comments before that patience is key, playing any MTT whether micro or other stakes is an art as no one wins anything really in the first few hours if there is a large field of play.
Knowing your optimal hands, building an idea of other players ranges can take time but essentially - i took my micro game through the gears and stuck to key principals like bet sizing was for me a massive game changer especially at higher stakes where you will get usually a more developed player (however not always!).
I used to think if i wanted to play better, more experienced players and test myself, i had to participate more in bigger games and higher stakes, after about a year or so of building up my base knowledge, i used to play 1 game a week at a higher level usually a turbo for me, however this isnt an exact science and the key fundamental thing to always consider is the effective bankroll.
Calming techniques for me was and always will be music when i play, it reduces the anxiety and before too long you find yourself in similar spots in games and the win/lose will develop you as a player, good luck.
I guess what i noticed was that there were far less online leaks or tells from play and that tight aggressive play was commonplace early game. I agree with some of the other comments before that patience is key, playing any MTT whether micro or other stakes is an art as no one wins anything really in the first few hours if there is a large field of play.
Knowing your optimal hands, building an idea of other players ranges can take time but essentially - i took my micro game through the gears and stuck to key principals like bet sizing was for me a massive game changer especially at higher stakes where you will get usually a more developed player (however not always!).
I used to think if i wanted to play better, more experienced players and test myself, i had to participate more in bigger games and higher stakes, after about a year or so of building up my base knowledge, i used to play 1 game a week at a higher level usually a turbo for me, however this isnt an exact science and the key fundamental thing to always consider is the effective bankroll.
Calming techniques for me was and always will be music when i play, it reduces the anxiety and before too long you find yourself in similar spots in games and the win/lose will develop you as a player, good luck.
