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In the spirit of FREE FLASH FESTIVAL!!! we will be running various threads like this throughout the week.

I'm sure many of us have hilarious and epic stories to share, so if you've ever wondered about what goes in to making a poker training video or series, ask away!

I did not know Krantz has played HU against Isildur1 That would be nice to see the video

How do you find out the title of a video series? Brainstorming? Some are really creative

How many free beers does Rusty (TazUltimate here) get if he visits you guys in Vegas this year?

I did not know Krantz has played HU against Isildur1 That would be nice to see the video

He sought me out while I was sitting alone at 25/50 about 2 weeks before he started playing 500/1k. I was too busy 3-betting to set up Camtasia, but insyder was smart enough to, and using DeathDonkey's hole card camera we were able to plug in my hole cards. Was a crazy, crazy match, especially when he started debuting those overbets in the 2nd half.

How do you find out the title of a video series? Brainstorming? Some are really creative

Usually Dan and I will work with the video creator on the concept, first. Once the concept is super good, sometimes titles are just obvious, sometimes they require classical music and deep, deep meditation...

We've been thinking of trying out seasons where the series names are derived from movie genres. Like a season of all western themed intros and series - how about "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Hero Call?"

How many free beers does Rusty (TazUltimate here) get if he visits you guys in Vegas this year?

Beers, lap dances, a Cadillac - whatever Rusty wants, Rusty gets. If he wants a new swimming pool, he's got it. Jetpack? Done.

Do you guys track videos watched and if so, what's the most # of videos someone has watched?

What video has been watched the most?

Do you guys feel like your giving up your edges by showing them on video?

Do you guys track videos watched and if so, what's the most # of videos someone has watched?

Unfortunately we have had some multi-accounters get busted this way, honestly.

What video has been watched the most?

Unconventional Wisdom DC Season Premiere DJ Sensei fslexcduck

Do you guys feel like your giving up your edges by showing them on video?

Now, I play in a very very small player pool, Stud, Stud8, mix, HU-HORSE, etc. It has been harder for me to get action HU and SH. However, what I have found is some players who play really well, who watch my videos, will sit out when the games get 3-handed, etc.

I do think I give up some of an edge, but my play is balanced so well and I'd have to make a lifetime of videos to really effect things. In fact, some opponents may over adjust/mis-play hands vs me as they "think" they know something by watching my videos, etc.

It's odd but at times I actually feel it may have benefitted my game play.

Do you guys feel like your giving up your edges by showing them on video?

I'm a little worried about this, but not very.

Sometimes in a video I'll say something like "I'm always bluffing here" or like "My opponents could make a lot of money by doing this here, but luckily they don't" and I'm obviously not thrilled about saying that, but it doesn't bug me enough to stop me from saying that if I think it'll be instructive.

Basically, there's the fact that not all of my opponents watch videos on DC, not all of them can correctly apply the information they're getting, and that I'm used to leveling wars and think I'm fairly good at adapting to people. So I probably give up a bit of my edge (My 3-bet stat is no longer 15% ), but I'd like to think it's not too significant.

Plus.. I've learned a lot from coaching and making videos, and it's a ton of fun.

Unfortunately we have had some multi-accounters get busted this way, honestly.

What is the issue with multi-accounting? Is it just to try and scam the trial period, or... ?