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  1. 11-26-2007 04:54 AM #1
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    Default Variance

    I'm feeling like vomiting right now after losing 3.2k in my past 1100 hands.

    What do you do after a bad day of poker?

    All I can think of are the standard things :

    -get drunk

    -get high

    -move up to get unstuck

    -???

    -have sex with anyone who's willing

    -have sex with myself

    -Party Blackjack (sorry U.S. ppl)

    ... so any innovative ideas are welcome

    btw I'd have posted in Community but I consider this to be strategy since there are bankroll implications involved.
    when the vpip's are high and the value bets are like razors, who can be safe?
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  2. 11-26-2007 05:32 AM #2
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    Exercise is the best way to combat variance
    natural high, no negative emotional reaction as with alcohol, moving up and tilting off more, or sleeping around.

    go running after bad beats, or at least a 1m walk.
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  3. 11-26-2007 05:45 AM #3
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    that s a good start, mix

    i figure suggestions should either be geared towards irresponsible degeneracy (think vicious circle) or general wellbeing

    1-0 for option B. I'm going for a run.
    when the vpip's are high and the value bets are like razors, who can be safe?
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  4. 11-26-2007 06:08 AM #4
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    Nice, it takes effort just like playing well does, but exercise makes your whole life better, including poker.

    Me and my housemates recently went on an 8 day no drugs/healthy diet/exercise daily stint. I have never played poker so well, and so consistently. Keep in mind, I party too much, drink, eat badly, and don't exercise like a lot of the other players on here
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  5. 11-26-2007 06:20 AM #5
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    convince yourself to implement a stop loss.
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  6. 11-26-2007 06:32 AM #6
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    go for a run, then when your tilt (and yes you are tilted even if you don't feel it) has calmed down then review your hands objectively. If you played well then take comfort in that fact and if you played bad then you just learned something so take comfort in that fact.

    Also yes stop losses are good I know cards are independent events and all that crap but you can never play your best in a downswing.
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  7. 11-26-2007 08:01 AM #7
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    - bitch about it to some poor soul on MSN/AIM
    - read forums/watch cr vids to get back the desire to play and do well
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  8. 11-26-2007 08:06 AM #8
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    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless you're clearing a bonus
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless you're clearing a bonus
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless you're clearing a bonus
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless you're clearing a bonus
    FYP. I like hitting up some blackjack bonuses with high variance (ie do them sticky style, 100$ a pop) if poker is shitting on me. I think it's a good way to get the gamble out of me, since there's a set strategy that is +EV if I'm clearing a bonus. Following a set strategy means that emotions won't get the best of me like they will at poker.
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  10. 11-26-2007 09:38 AM #10
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  11. 11-26-2007 09:44 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney

    dude rotfl this sounds like a reccomendation from personal experience
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    Play a form of poker you don't understand at microstakes. You have fun learning it so you don't get pissed off that something doesn't happen the way you know it should.

    Exercise like going to the gym. Or play the sport of choice in you're respective area. ie as a canadian there's always a street hockey game I can join in on at a park somewhere.

    Watch a funny movie.

    Go out somewhere, be around people like a mall or whatever, it just makes you forget about poker and how such a stupid little game can make you so mad.


    Quote Originally Posted by sauce123
    I don't get why you insist on stacking off with like jack high all the time.
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  13. 11-26-2007 11:31 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney

    dude rotfl this sounds like a reccomendation from personal experience

    http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...oker-63321.htm


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  15. 11-26-2007 01:01 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
    Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Sawyer
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney
    -stay away from the blackjack tables, unless its playmoney

    dude rotfl this sounds like a reccomendation from personal experience

    http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...oker-63321.htm


    had I hit the real money ones, I'd be flat broke
    awesome ty I feel better

    I guess we can scratch the BJ option off the list?

    Also, ty gabe for representing for the irresponsible degen crew
    when the vpip's are high and the value bets are like razors, who can be safe?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Genitruc
    I guess we can scratch the BJ option off the list?
    no just keep the bitches' head(s) under the table while you play
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    Quote Originally Posted by mixchange
    Quote Originally Posted by Genitruc
    I guess we can scratch the BJ option off the list?
    no just keep the bitches' head(s) under the table while you play


    When I first read Genitrucs post I immediately started trying to think of the perfect joke but you nailed it.


    Quote Originally Posted by sauce123
    I don't get why you insist on stacking off with like jack high all the time.
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  18. 11-26-2007 03:02 PM #18
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  19. 11-26-2007 03:51 PM #19
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    well played
    when the vpip's are high and the value bets are like razors, who can be safe?
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  20. 11-26-2007 04:38 PM #20
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    When I get high I have no desire to play poker. Hence my suggestion is toke, toke, toke.
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    running or sex are probably your best options.
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    hmm on LSD id probably correctly fold poker
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    Quote Originally Posted by silu73
    When I get high I have no desire to play poker. Hence my suggestion is toke, toke, toke.

    i can barely play 1 table when high, though im not sure why exactly. usually though i am way too lazy to even turn on my computer so i also think getting high is a good option.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vi-Zer0Skill
    Quote Originally Posted by silu73
    When I get high I have no desire to play poker. Hence my suggestion is toke, toke, toke.

    i can barely play 1 table when high, though im not sure why exactly. usually though i am way too lazy to even turn on my computer so i also think getting high is a good option.
    When I'm high and I turn on the computer its only to find some free porn.

    The only form of Poker where being high is an advantage are donkaments. I also like to play micro PLO to blow off some steam by pushing any draw.
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