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 Generalist or Specialist, philly, 11. Oct 2003 11:43 | ||
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| Just like people in many fields I am facing a dilemma regarding the concept of whether or not to "specialize." While many of us feel most comfortable playing one particular form of poker, how important is it to practice a variety of games. In his "Super System," Brunson says that it is vital to be able and willing to play any game at any time. Does being a more well rounded poker player make one a better player all around? I'm interested to hear peoples thoughts on this topic. Has the modern game become more like medicine, where we must focus on our area of relative expertise? | ||
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| Re: Generalist or Specialist, Angel, 11. Oct 2003 12:16 | ||
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| on 11. Oct 2003 11:43 philly wrote: Does being a more well rounded poker > player make one a better player all around? In my experience I have found that being well rounded does make you a better player - even in your game of choice. While you may never play at the limits where a mix game is common, there are other reasons to learn many games well. For example: the play in hi -lo games can be pretty rote - here discipline is king. In holdem, rapid fire decisions must be made - no two situations are the same - even when, to an observer, they look identical. So quick analysis is more important in holdem because there are more factors to analyze. Certainly strengthening your discipline in a hi-lo game will not hurt your holdem game. Likewise, developing the quick mental reflexes necessary in holdem will undoubtably pay dividends in hi-lo. | ||
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| Re: Generalist or Specialist, 4 POKER, 11. Oct 2003 13:53 | ||
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| Hi philly, If a player is capable and has the ability in playing all the games *really well,* then he is a specialist (as you call it) in ALL of the games, each and every one. So if that is the case....then he will absolutely stand to profit more in poker because he leaves all of his options open, with never missing out on a good opportunity. 4P- | ||
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| Re: Generalist or Specialist, Roy Cooke, 11. Oct 2003 19:41 | ||
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| Great question!! You will present more opportunities to yourself by learning all games....That said, it takes more of your life's energy to play all games well. And there is a lot to be said for playing one game great rather than being an also-ran in many different games. If you want to devote your life to the game and play at a high professional level...Learn all games....If you just want poker to be a part of your life learn to play one or two well! Life is Good :-) Roy Cooke on 11. Oct 2003 11:43 philly wrote: > Just like people in many fields I am facing a dilemma regarding the concept of > whether or not to "specialize." While many of us feel most comfortable playing > one particular form of poker, how important is it to practice a variety of > games. In his "Super System," Brunson says that it is vital to be able and > willing to play any game at any time. Does being a more well rounded poker > player make one a better player all around? > > I'm interested to hear peoples thoughts on this topic. Has the modern game > become more like medicine, where we must focus on our area of relative > expertise? | ||
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| Re: Generalist or Specialist, PairTheBoard, 12. Oct 2003 12:41 | ||
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| If I can ever learn how to play Holdem I intend to try out the other games. I think I may get it down pretty good in just another 20 or 30 years. lol | ||
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| Re: Generalist or Specialist, NCD, 13. Oct 2003 11:54 | ||
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| I think the idea is not to get great at all the games, that takes learning an unbelievable number of nuances for each situation. That said, being competant at all the games would definitely allow you to see more possibilities than someone who only knows one or two. Bluffing skills that hinge on drawing only two cards in draw poker have many similarities to slamming a big bet down in NLHE when the turn makes a 3 flush that you didn't hit, but want your last surviving opponent to be too scared of to call. Good at one doesn't make you good at the other, but it does mean that you understand the psychology behind it all.... and that's 95% of using aggression properly. NCD | ||
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