http://www.deucescracked.com/blogs/iluv68 Recent blog comments published at Butterfly Blogs... on deucescracked.com en-us Comment on MTTs variance and when to move up by iluv68 $2400 for $11 MTTs; Looks like I should grind up for a while longer and when/if I reach $3k I will take that step. I always hear the about the massive variance in MTTs - which makes playing live so much more difficult. It looks like the advice is pointing towards a larger sample size of the same. Perhaps, when I have time and am feeling mentally great I will take random shots at the higher games. Thanks guys! Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:27:54 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/98721-MTTs-variance-and-when-to-move-up#comment146791 /blogs/iluv68/98721-MTTs-variance-and-when-to-move-up#comment146791 iluv68 Comment on MTTs variance and when to move up by the_sphinx1 Congrats on your results. MTT variance is massive - you really have to grind a ton to make your edge work. I would say be way more conservative with your roll than you think you should be. Hope it goes well, but really don't just start going crazy with buyins cause you're on a heater. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:55:38 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/98721-MTTs-variance-and-when-to-move-up#comment146781 /blogs/iluv68/98721-MTTs-variance-and-when-to-move-up#comment146781 the_sphinx1 Comment on MTTs variance and when to move up by BaseMetal BR management isn't really a one size fits all thing. Some like to take risks, some don't. There is a reasonable plan here http://www.pocketfives.com/f7/sng-multitable-sng-mtt-bankroll-management-chart-guide-378221/ but BR will depend on roi and 120% is excellent, you can push it more if you are confident. A good thing to remember is that there is no stigma in moving back down if you hit a bad spell, it is sensible and protects the remainder of your roll. The sooner you drop back in hard times the more you have and if the run continues for a while the sooner you can go back up when it stops. Effectively the more likely you are to drop back in hard times the more you can push forward in stabs safely. I don't really know about MTTs and quality but I do expect there to still be plenty of recreationals at the next level and I don't expect the quality to jump that much. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:02:51 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/98721-MTTs-variance-and-when-to-move-up#comment146691 /blogs/iluv68/98721-MTTs-variance-and-when-to-move-up#comment146691 BaseMetal Comment on New Lock/Cake by iluv68 No, none of my SN are the same as my DC account name... Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:03:16 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/92261-New-Lock-Cake#comment134051 /blogs/iluv68/92261-New-Lock-Cake#comment134051 iluv68 Comment on New Lock/Cake by Buby2132 Do you play nl200 shortstacked at all on stars? Seems to be a guy with the same sn there... Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:10:00 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/92261-New-Lock-Cake#comment134041 /blogs/iluv68/92261-New-Lock-Cake#comment134041 Buby2132 Comment on Losing theoretical money in certain spots by iluv68 I agree the most +EV play is what I should strive for. If I make the same EV decisions as my opponents there will be no theoretical exchange of money in the long run. In this hand I made a lower EV decision (call - -EV) than my average opponents EV decision (fold - which is 0 EV ;)); therefore, I am losing theoretical money this hand/decision. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:56:23 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment121811 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment121811 iluv68 Comment on Losing theoretical money in certain spots by shuttle Well I think it's mostly on the right track, however there's one thing that should be noted. I think you should think in terms of making the correct range vs range plays. It doesn't really matter if your opponent makes the same play or not in a certain spot, you should always be aiming to make the most +EV play. Hopefully this comment post doesn't come off as being especially pedantic, I do think this is important. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:10:44 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment121011 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment121011 shuttle Comment on Losing theoretical money in certain spots by iluv68 If I make the same decisions as villain in certain spots it doesn't matter if I win because in the long run we will just be giving money back and forth. So theoretically there is no exchange of money. If I stack KK preflop with AA, I should not be super happy about it, as I would stack off with KK vs AA preflop. No theoretical exchange of money Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:45:49 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment120951 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment120951 iluv68 Comment on Losing theoretical money in certain spots by shuttle Yeah defs fold river, just by thinking through the ranges this spot might become more obvious. Keep at it! Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:28:38 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment120941 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment120941 shuttle Comment on Losing theoretical money in certain spots by zachd2323 Theoretical money = eventually real money Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:43:55 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment120921 /blogs/iluv68/86731-Losing-theoretical-money-in-certain-spots#comment120921 zachd2323 Comment on Background by benrun Nice to read about players who have had similar BR " issues" to myself, also i completely understand the feeling too good to lose at certain stakes! Kerwinty, im new to Deuces also and would very much appreciate some suggestions for Vids. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:47:24 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86151-Background#comment119391 /blogs/iluv68/86151-Background#comment119391 benrun Comment on Background by kerwinty Good stuff many. Welcome to DC and best of luck in the game. If you want want advice on other vids to watch let me know. I have plenty of favorites but they are all so damn good! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:57:10 +0000 /blogs/iluv68/86151-Background#comment119371 /blogs/iluv68/86151-Background#comment119371 kerwinty