Official Noob HU Tournament #2 Thread!

[Micro2Macro]

if you're not going to try to win don't register

Read before posting:
First watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6NXRh9cCA. Alright so the first tournament had a good turn out, but unfortunately not everyone got a chance to play. This time around we won't start things off as quickly. Lets give this thread a week or so to reach everyone. If you're interested in signing up for the next heads up event, please reply with your name and the highest buy-in amount your bankroll can afford between these two options: $5 or $10.

I'll give you an example in case that's not clear:


Micro2Macro - $10


Basically just type it like that into your reply, and we can copy/paste all the names + amounts onto 2 different lists and get an idea of who will play for what. That way it's easy to organize.
We won't be announcing the size (16, 32, etc) or the buy-in amount ($5, $10) until everyone has signed up (however if there is enough interest for both amounts, we can run two levels for the tournament.

Thank you for your interest, and please sign up no later than Sunday, April 5th - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE



Tournament Structure:
-Play money HU 1/2 tables on Stars.
-200bb deep, no reload/auto-top feature obviously.
-Best of three matches. First person to lose their stack twice is knocked out.

Bracket posted: http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cf...20HU%20Tourney

***Update: Official Players List***

1-Micro2Macro - $10
2-XxStacks60xX - $10
3-iopq - $10
4-Oskar $10
5-Carroters - $10.00
6-flomo - $5/10
7-Parasurama--$10
8-Erpel $10
9-Lockpull- $5/10
10-kfaess - $5/10
11-luckyslevin-$10
12-mrhappy333 $10
13-settecba - $10
14-dranger7070 $10
15-pig_vomit - $10
16-sil693 $10
17-connectthesuitors - $10
18-bigspenda73 $10
19-Bbickes $10
20-chopper $10
21-outlaw $10
22-ATOTHEC101 $10
23-asdpikas - $10
24-elipsesjeff - $10
25-jjbish-$10
26-BigPapi $10
27-kmind - $10
28-gametight - $10
29-a500lbgorilla - $10
30-XTR1000 - $10
31-animal_chin9 - $10
32-OneEyeLefty- $10

Payments Recieved
-By everyone

K, Dranger and I discussed it and came up with this:
(We apologize for not posting this information out before we posted the brackets, we orginally had a 6-man payout planned but there were too many objections since it became confusing)

1/2/3/4

$160/$80/$40/$40

We think it's pretty fair, if there's any objections...you can organize the next tournament.

[Micro2Macro]

Micro2Macro - $10

[Stacks]

XxStacks60xX - $10

iopq - $10

[oskar]

$10

If this is one of those 200x, 3-table, no blind increases thing, I can't guarantee I won't spazz out after 2h or so, but I'll try to show good sportsmanship.

[bigspenda73]

XxStacks60xX - $10

hmmmmmm now I kinda want to play

[Stacks]

XxStacks60xX - $10

hmmmmmm now I kinda want to play

It's up to them imo. But they know how I spew, so I doubt many of them will put up much of a fight.

[Muzzard]

I will escrow again. I have now shipped 1st and 2nd for the other tourney, but still need 3rd confirmed.

[Carroters]

Carroters - $10.00

[flomo]

flomo - $10

[flomo]

looking at the early replies, maybe i should drop down a level


i have no problem with having stacks, spenda and other big timers play. although i would be a little irate if non-posting ftr's were playing

[Stacks]

looking at the early replies, maybe i should drop down a level


i have no problem with having stacks, spenda and other big timers play. although i would be a little irate if non-posting ftr's were playing

Luls.. It's HU.. Anything can happen HU.. Remember, pairs are hard to make, and that there are only 4 aces in a deck, and you'll be fine.

So, in other words, "PAIR!!!! ACE!!!! ARR IN!!!!"

[Parasurama]

Parasurama--$10

I played some HU cash the other day and was scared at how much I loved it. What's the recommended number of buy-ins to play HU cash, say at 100NL? My guess is around 40

[bigspenda73]

Parasurama--$10

I played some HU cash the other day and was scared at how much I loved it. What's the recommended number of buy-ins to play HU cash, say at 100NL? My guess is around 40

that would be the bare minimum, something like 75-100 is probably best

[Parasurama]

Parasurama--$10

I played some HU cash the other day and was scared at how much I loved it. What's the recommended number of buy-ins to play HU cash, say at 100NL? My guess is around 40

that would be the bare minimum, something like 75-100 is probably best

Oh wow, thanks for the info, I underestimated the variance heavily, but maybe that's because the guy I was playing against kept buying in for 40BB and getting it in with any pair.

[Erpel]

Erpel $10

And I expect to suck majorly, but it's all in good fun.

[lockpull]

Lockpull- $10 ready to donate

-Lockpull

[kfaess]

kfaess - $10

and stacks playing is +EV for everyone else

[Stacks]

and stacks playing is +EV for everyone else

This +1!

[LuckySlevin]

luckyslevin-$10

[LuckySlevin]

XxStacks60xX - $10

hmmmmmm now I kinda want to play

Yes please play spenda!

[mrhappy333]

mrhappy333 $10

[settecba]

settecba - $10

[mrhappy333]

looks like $10 is a winner!!

[bigspenda73]

if there are no objections I'll play

I promise to spew more than stacks!

[Pig_Vomit]

pig_vomit - $10

Same format?

[Micro2Macro]

Wow great turnout so far for $10.

Anyone who isn't rolled for $10 don't be shy, Post for $5! I'm sure there will be at least 16 guys interested in a $5 game as well. We can organize two tournaments if there's enough interest, and if the $5 game is short a few people I'm sure a couple players will be happy to play both to fill spots.

Until we see how many players are interested we won't be deciding the number of players (16 or 32), however I think the structure will remain the same (Stars play money, no add-ons, best 2/3 etc).

I believe Dranger will be in charge of setting up the brackets, and Muzz thanks for volunteering for an escrow (and thanks for shipping me my billz).

Spenda: I don't see a problem with you playing, this tournament will be open to anyone.

[dranger7070]

(I will just lose in 1st round to carroters the hero calling machine again, BUT....

dranger7070 $0.10

[Carroters]

Noone bwuffs me off J high

[lockpull]

Anyone who isn't rolled for $10 don't be shy, Post for $5! I'm sure there will be at least 16 guys interested in a $5 game as well.

But I wanna play with the big boys ...... damn you for appealing to my better judgement.

lockpull - $5

[kfaess]

fwiw I'd rather play 5 but I'll play 10 also

[flomo]

i'll play both $5 and $10

and strongly suggest that staX and spenda play

[sil693]

in $10

[dranger7070]

in $10

Um... you're doing it wrong

[flomo]

dranger7070 $0.10

is it more wrong than this?

[dranger7070]

yes obv, seeings how im helping organize imo lol

[bikes]

meh may or may not play up to you guys

[connectthesuitors]

connectthesuitors - $10 (I'm drunk right now so BR management is out the window )

[dranger7070]

Ok, me and micro are organizing this thing, so I'm just going to throw this out there:

Anyone who signs up can play. We are trying to make this a 32 man $10 BI tournament. The more that sign, the merrier. Regardless of what levels they play.

Bbickes, spends, stacks, whoever else, you're in. Good luck everyone!

[Pig_Vomit]

meh may or may not play up to you guys

play

[bigspenda73]

k I shall play

bigspenda73 $10

[bigspenda73]

also I'm def. up for some side bets, depends on how many people I'm doing it against but anywhere in the $10-$50 range

[mrhappy333]

It would be cool if we could have the guys from the "other heads up thread" play the top 3 in here.
like their #1 play our #1....

[oskar]

also I'm def. up for some side bets, depends on how many people I'm doing it against but anywhere in the $10-$50 range

I'm in, but I don't know what to bet on.
I was going to bet that I will make the most retarded bluff, but I think Stacks is a big favourite there.
I would lay 1.5:1 that I will suck out after getting it in with the least equity in a 100bb+ pot against anyone but Stacks.

[Stacks]

also I'm def. up for some side bets, depends on how many people I'm doing it against but anywhere in the $10-$50 range

I'm in, but I don't know what to bet on.
I was going to bet that I will make the most retarded bluff, but I think Stacks is a big favourite there.

But it will work.

And as far as the propbet, I'm unsure whether I'm down or not. Mainly because I'm pretty sure I'm not going to play this all that seriously (not that it would be a huge difference in my play). So it kinda doesn't make much sense to put $50 on the line when I'm like 90% sure I'm gonna spew my way out in the first round.

[bikes]

Bbickes $10 w.e


Ill prop with you spenda if you want.

[bikes]

also I'm def. up for some side bets, depends on how many people I'm doing it against but anywhere in the $10-$50 range

I'm in, but I don't know what to bet on.
I was going to bet that I will make the most retarded bluff, but I think Stacks is a big favourite there.

But it will work.

And as far as the propbet, I'm unsure whether I'm down or not. Mainly because I'm pretty sure I'm not going to play this all that seriously (not that it would be a huge difference in my play). So it kinda doesn't make much sense to put $50 on the line when I'm like 90% sure I'm gonna spew my way out in the first round.

thus the prop to make sure you play seriously :eyeroll:

[Stacks]

also I'm def. up for some side bets, depends on how many people I'm doing it against but anywhere in the $10-$50 range

I'm in, but I don't know what to bet on.
I was going to bet that I will make the most retarded bluff, but I think Stacks is a big favourite there.

But it will work.

And as far as the propbet, I'm unsure whether I'm down or not. Mainly because I'm pretty sure I'm not going to play this all that seriously (not that it would be a huge difference in my play). So it kinda doesn't make much sense to put $50 on the line when I'm like 90% sure I'm gonna spew my way out in the first round.

thus the prop to make sure you play seriously :eyeroll:

If I took on the prop, if it was significant enough, I'm sure I would play seriously. But I'm hesitant for a few reasons. (1) I'm not sure total competition is exactly what is expected in this tourney. (2) I may not play a lot of HU, but I'm not a "beginner" per se. Which leads to (3) This is a "beginner" HU tourney. I don't necessarily want to try my hardest to take the prize money when it would benefit some other member here more than me.

[bikes]

People don't learn as much when you softplay them. They don't want you to play because you're dead money they want you to play so they can hopefully learn something from you.

edit to get rid of the mess of quote quote quote

[bigspenda73]

if you're not going to try to win don't register

[oskar]

I'm with Stacks here. I would feel a little dirty trying my best to win this because I'm positive I have an edge over most of the field, and I don't care about the money.

If you insists though, I don't mind trying to pwn everybody.
I will minraise all your 3-bets and turn barrels... you can't say you haven't been warned!

[bikes]

Spenda, Stax, 100$ Last longer?

[bigspenda73]

last longers are kinda silly in a bracket format

we'll think of something good before this bad boy kicks off

also I'm def. up for some side bets, depends on how many people I'm doing it against but anywhere in the $10-$50 range

I'm in, but I don't know what to bet on.
I was going to bet that I will make the most retarded bluff, but I think Stacks is a big favourite there.

But it will work.

And as far as the propbet, I'm unsure whether I'm down or not. Mainly because I'm pretty sure I'm not going to play this all that seriously (not that it would be a huge difference in my play). So it kinda doesn't make much sense to put $50 on the line when I'm like 90% sure I'm gonna spew my way out in the first round.

thus the prop to make sure you play seriously :eyeroll:

If I took on the prop, if it was significant enough, I'm sure I would play seriously. But I'm hesitant for a few reasons. (1) I'm not sure total competition is exactly what is expected in this tourney. (2) I may not play a lot of HU, but I'm not a "beginner" per se. Which leads to (3) This is a "beginner" HU tourney. I don't necessarily want to try my hardest to take the prize money when it would benefit some other member here more than me.

If you think that way, I will crush you. Make no mistake, this is going to be brutal. Everyone I played tried their hardest.

[bigspenda73]

god let me play iopq in the first round

[bikes]

god let me play iopq in the first round

+1

[kfaess]

I agree everyone should try to win, nothing wrong with a challenge.

[dranger7070]

well im setting up the brackets so i could swing it ur way spenda/bbickes i may need a lil incentive...

[flomo]

if you're not going to try to win don't register

[Micro2Macro]

It's not so much about the money as it is the competitive aspect. I think everyone who busted out of the last tournament was at least a bit dissapointed, regardless of whether $5 was material or not for their bankroll.

Besides, even microstakes grinders could probably make a higher $/hour just grinding. It took me 1+2+1+1.5=5.5 hours to play my matches. I made $40, which is about $7/hour, but my expected payout over the long run would be alot less. I wouldn't possibly finish first every time, let alone cash. So in reality, $/hour is even lower, making grinding more profitable than playing the heads up tournament.

But hopefully this short analysis doesn't discourage anyone from playing!

[bigspenda73]

WE PLAY TO WIN THE GAME

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ6NXRh9cCA

get the brackets up so I can start a smack-talking thread

[Micro2Macro]

Alright just in case anyone missed it, go to page 1 and read the top of the thread. Brackets won't be posted till the end of the week. I think the 3rd place match from the other one still needs to be played??

[bikes]

God. I have to wait 5 days for a bracket. sad puppy face.

well im setting up the brackets so i could swing it ur way spenda/bbickes i may need a lil incentive...

if you're not doing them randomly, seed people by their rank in the last tournament

that means you put the top 2 in two different brackets, top four in four different subbrackets, etc.

[dranger7070]

I'll just do them randomly like last time. Makes it a bit more fun to see who gets seeded where.

And sorry for waiting til end of the week guys, Micro and myself just really want this one to be a 32 man tourney, but if it looks like it won't fill by say, wednesday night/thursday we can probs just close it and post up brackets.

Good luck everyone!

[Muzzard]

there will be 2x $20 bounties on 2 diff players donated by anon

there will be 2x $20 bounties on 2 diff players donated by anon

oh god

[oskar]

WE PLAY TO WIN THE GAME

I will take it seriously...

If you promise not to cry when I destroy you.

[mrhappy333]

Be cool if X man could throw in that awesome FTR trophy they have.

[flomo]

How many are in as of now?

[bikes]

My better is better than your better.

[bigspenda73]

french toast?

[mrhappy333]

How many are in as of now?

In order of how they responded:

1-Micro2Macro - $10
2-XxStacks60xX - $10
3-iopq - $10
4-Oskar $10
5-Carroters - $10.00
6-flomo - $10
7-Parasurama--$10
8-Erpel $10
9-Lockpull- $10 ready to donate
10-kfaess - $10
11-luckyslevin-$10
12-mrhappy333 $10
13-settecba - $10
14-pig_vomit - $10
15-dranger7070 $0.10
16-lockpull - $5
17-kfaess $5 or $10
18-flomo i'll play both $5 and $10
19-sil693 $10
20-connectthesuitors - $10
21-bigspenda73 $10
22-Bbickes $10 w.e

If I missed anyone please copy/paste with your # and name to help the orginizer.
Thanks.

[Micro2Macro]

props to mrhappy for displaying the list and also to the anon donator for being generous enough to spice up the prize pool.

[lockpull]

Not trying to be a copycat here but I just cleaned it up a little (and took out the part about me donating. Don't want it to seem toooo easy) only unsure about 19.

1-Micro2Macro - $10
2-XxStacks60xX - $10
3-iopq - $10
4-Oskar $10
5-Carroters - $10.00
6-flomo - $5/10
7-Parasurama--$10
8-Erpel $10
9-Lockpull- $5/10
10-kfaess - $5/10
11-luckyslevin-$10
12-mrhappy333 $10
13-settecba - $10
14-dranger7070 $10
15-pig_vomit - $10
16-sil693 $10
17-connectthesuitors - $10
18-bigspenda73 $10
19-Bbickes $10
20-Muzzard???? (did not see a post stating yes, but am assuming since he is helping organize)

oops....fixed. No offense meant Dranger