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CoreySteel · 2008-08-05T13:46:38Z

Hello everyone. I decided to open my own blog too. For starters, let me introduce myself. My name is Luka, am 22 years old and I'm coming from Slovenia. I opened account here at PokerStrategy almost two years ago, choose Party for starting capital, clear my 150$ bonus, then had some up and downs, forgetting about poker in between, cashout everything and... Actually I don't remember everything :) Few months back I used TAF bonus (150$) and I "deposited" it on PartyPoker and so I started my career from the beginning. I played 0.15/0.30 FR and I move up to 0.25/0.50 and I soon had enough BR for 0.5/1.00 FR. Tried couple of times there, but did not succeed. And I wasn't surprised actually, because you can't find enough FR tables at Party. Besides that 90% players were TAGs. I supposed they were all from German part or PokerStrategy :) So I asked for help here on forums and everyone advised me to move to PokerStars, which had 0.25/0.50 ShortHanded tables. I did that although I'm not tracked to PokerStrategy there :( So far my game was really good. Few days back I moved to 0.50/1.00 SH and I'm doing quite fine. I am playing "only" 2, rarely 3 tables at once. This way I can be more focused on my play and my opponent and I can make better table selection. My BR is at 800$. When I hit about 1200$ I'll move up to 1/2 SH, but not before September. I like to play at least one month on current limit. You can never be sure, if you are winning because you play good, or because you just hit a major upswing :) My very short-term goal is to become Silver Star at PokerStars VIP status. I am at 53% (791VPP of 1500VPP) right now and only 5 days passed, so I think I shouldn't have problem reaching this. My secret desire is to hit Gold Star, but that will be almost impossible. I'd need 4000 VPPs for that, so I'm currently at 20%. Theoretically it can be done, but I won't play everyday, so... I'll leave this goal for next limit :) My not so short-term goal is to have ~2-3BB/100 on 0.50/1.00 SH. This would mean that I'd reach 1200BR before September. Would be nice if this comes true, but I won't be disappointed if it don't. I'm patient person :) My long-term goal... Hard to say. First of all, I'd like to qualify on WCOOP Event 3# (FL, 215$ BI). Second of all, I'd like to play solid 1/2$ SH with 2BB/100 hands. I hope this is not too big goal for me. I don't like to become cocky or something :) And last but not least, I'd like to deposit on other site than PokerStars, although PokerStars is really great site, but I'm not tracked. The only other site that looks fine enough is Titan Poker. But I'm not so sure. For now, I'll stay here :) So that's it. I hope it wasn't so hard to read. I'll try to update as much as possible. Hope I'll attract more FL players to start their blogs :) and for the end, here are some graphs: My current play on 0.5/1.00: I had a nasty upswing then nasty dowswing, but I recovered :) My stats (you can comment on them): And here is my graph for 0.25/0.50 in July: BR: 791.46$ Silver Star: 53% Gold Star: 20% Goals: 05.08.2008, Reach Silver Star: COMPLETED (08.08.2008) 05.08.2008, Reach Gold Star in August: COMPLETED (23.08.2008) 05.08.2008, Qualify to WCOOP Event 3#: / CANCELLED (15.06.2008) 10.08.2008, 2BB/100 by the end of August: FAILED (1.25BB/100) 01.09.2008, Reach 1200$ BR in September and move to 1/2$ SH: 01.09.2008, Reach Gold Star in September:

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

16.08.2009, 10:42 0

I have to post this lol...

$2/$4 Limit Holdem
6 players
Converted at weaktight.com

Stacks:
UTG enkka ($73.20)
UTG+1 fredcross ($106.49)
CO Hero ($195.30)
BTN SwampSoccer ($9.35)
SB ananch1 ($53.65)
BB 1bunjab1 ($200.00)

Pre-flop: ($3, 6 players) Hero is CO 5♥ A♥
1 fold, fredcross raises to $4, Hero raises to $6, 3 folds, fredcross raises to $8, Hero calls $2

Flop: 7♥ 5♦ J♥ ($19, 2 players)
fredcross bets $2, Hero raises to $4, fredcross raises to $6, Hero raises to $8, fredcross calls $2

Turn: T♥ ($35, 2 players)
fredcross bets $4, Hero raises to $8, fredcross raises to $12, Hero raises to $16, fredcross calls $4

River: K♠ ($67, 2 players)
fredcross bets $4, Hero raises to $8, fredcross raises to $12, Hero raises to $16, fredcross calls $4

Final Pot: $99
fredcross shows: T♦ 8♦

Hero wins $96 ( won +$48 )
fredcross lost -$48

_Anonymous_

16.08.2009, 12:08 0

Are you back on track again after your downswing I surtenly hope soo.

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

16.08.2009, 13:53 0

I didn't go broke

tomzyb

Joined: 02.08.2007

Posts: 623

17.08.2009, 15:20 0

Wow you play 2/4 now? Thats nice ♠_cool:

_Anonymous_

21.08.2009, 19:56 0

congrats with diamond status!!!!

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

21.08.2009, 21:15 0

lol thanks.

I'm grinding for 2,5M points race at bet365.
Last day today. Hope I can get to 5th place which would assure me ~1300$, which is more than 1/3 of my BR I mean, almost 1/2 ♦

maks0n

Joined: 28.11.2007

Posts: 1,765

22.08.2009, 01:58 0

hope you'll make it :f_thumbsup:

Waiboy

Joined: 18.09.2008

Posts: 4,877

22.08.2009, 05:30 0

Wow, nice result in the offing CS! GL fella! ♠_thumbsup:

"...and then I was like "?", and they were like "..." and then it all came down to the cheese making method. Needless to say

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

22.08.2009, 11:25 0

Finished 5th = 87,500 MP = 1312,5$ :f_cool:

opal99

Joined: 05.02.2008

Posts: 3,426

22.08.2009, 11:51 0

congrats!

I'm curious: how many MP did you earn per day?

Your mind is software. Program it. Your body is a shell. Change it. Death is a disease. Cure it. Extinction is approaching. Fight it.

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

22.08.2009, 12:20 0

Here is my custom MP stat from HM. They are 99% correct, but I'm not sure if they really counted from 00:00 to 23:59 I know that at Mansion they didn't
Also, they calculated points for leaderboards a bit different.

17.8 - 2418,8 MP (17th place)
18.8 - 2922,15 MP (19th)
19.8 - 6049,75 MP (6th)
20.8 - 4654,95 MP (8th)
21.8 - 6422,85 MP (6th)

Distribution of Merit Points for higher places is... Strange. It should be progressive, but it isn't. So it is really not worth it going for 1st place.
With half a volume I put in on last 3 days, someone could be at 8th place with 50k points. And that's the most +EV, imo.

Place Merit Points
1st 125,000
2nd 112,500
3rd 106,250
4th 100,000
5th 87,500
6th 75,000
7th 62,500
8th 50,000
9th 37,500
10th 25,000
11th to 20th 18,750
21st to 30th 12,500
31st to 40th 9,375
41st to 50th 6,250

opal99

Joined: 05.02.2008

Posts: 3,426

22.08.2009, 12:32 0

Originally posted by CoreySteel
Here is my custom MP stat from HM. They are 99% correct, but I'm not sure if they really counted from 00:00 to 23:59 I know that at Mansion they didn't
They did, but it's GMT, so it's 2:00 to 1:59am CET

Originally posted by CoreySteel
Distribution of Merit Points for higher places is... Strange. It should be progressive, but it isn't. So it is really not worth it going for 1st place.
With half a volume I put in on last 3 days, someone could be at 8th place with 50k points. And that's the most +EV, imo.

You're definetely right, but I'd like to clear 1st deposit bonus during the next round and dont want to play there so long to earn 200k MP, so will try to earn them in 5 days (including MP prize ofc)

Your mind is software. Program it. Your body is a shell. Change it. Death is a disease. Cure it. Extinction is approaching. Fight it.

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

22.08.2009, 12:46 0

Originally posted by opal99
They did, but it's GMT, so it's 2:00 to 1:59am CET

I was of course talking about GMT 00:00 - 23:59 and I'm quite sure it wasn't that punctual. Don't remember why I am thinking that, tho Some bonus points didn't correspond.

strat9

Joined: 06.02.2008

Posts: 511

26.08.2009, 20:17 0

Hey Corey. Just read your post about HEM. I left a response on my blog, but I wanted to get back to you about it quickly and ask some questions.

I have been wrestling with the idea of switching software for awhile. I have a fierce loyalty to PS.com, but Elephant is so clunky that it can be frustrating. What made you decide on HEM as opposed to PT3? Did you download the free trial or purchase immediately? PT3 allows limited features on its free trial, so Ii lost interest pretty quick and couldn't get a good assessment. Does HEM allow you to create your own categories to assign to hands?

And since I currently have database burnout, how easy or difficult is it to assign DBs to HEM and can they run off the same ones as Elephant. While I may find it pointless over time, I currently would like to set it up so that Elephant and HEM track simultaneously and have the same data, so I can open either one up and use them at will.

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

26.08.2009, 22:02 0

Will answer here too

I was loyal with Elephant too. But it was so slow and that was driving me crazy.

Via torrents I downloaded "cracked" version of HEM, because I only heard so many nice things about it + everyone was using it (large community) + developers are fast with needed updates, they answer very quickly on theirs forum (good support).

You can't connect HEM and Elephant database. They are different, so you have to start a new one. Import was really fast. Much faster than with Elephant. And the first thing I noticed was... Program opened in ONE minute. I clicked on Elephant, went downstairs to make a sandwich, a cup of cocoa, watch some TV and after 20 minutes, Elephant was still opening! Usually it took from 20 to 25 minutes to open. That is just not acceptable.

I was using it for 2 months and after that, I bought it, so I have legal HEM now ♦

Download trial version and try it yourself.

Dawnfall26

Joined: 30.07.2008

Posts: 3,117

26.08.2009, 22:17 0

Hi!

Greetings! (not only from the tables)

I guess HEM prizes vary, dependant where you buy it. Do you know what is the cheapest option and how much!?!

_Anonymous_

26.08.2009, 22:29 0

I bought it in the PS.de store! Guess that was a pretty good deal.

strat9

Joined: 06.02.2008

Posts: 511

26.08.2009, 22:54 0

What's up. I downloaded the trial version and the hand import reports all my hands as errors and does not record them. Did you have this problem at first? Is Elephant "getting in the way" (although I don't see how really)?

Also, I see there is a hand replay, but is there a way to review hands in a format where you can make notes?

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

26.08.2009, 23:32 0

Originally posted by Dawnfall26
Hi!

Greetings! (not only from the tables)

I guess HEM prizes vary, dependant where you buy it. Do you know what is the cheapest option and how much!?!

Hi, nice to see you here, my Nemesis ♠_biggrin:
I bought it via PS store too. Deal as here on PS is pretty standard.

Originally posted by strat9
What's up. I downloaded the trial version and the hand import reports all my hands as errors and does not record them. Did you have this problem at first? Is Elephant "getting in the way" (although I don't see how really)?

Also, I see there is a hand replay, but is there a way to review hands in a format where you can make notes?

First download, 2nd make an update!
You get an update on a forum
http://rvgsoftware.fileburst.com/HmBetaUpdate.exe
Not sure about notes.

Playing on PokerStars?

CoreySteel

Joined: 25.10.2006

Posts: 3,347

26.08.2009, 23:44 0

CoreySteel is not home.
CoreySteel is bored.
Coreysteel plays FL 6max SNG.
CoreySteel winz.

FL 6max SNG = lotto.

PokerStars Tournament #190342019, Limit Hold'em Buy-In: $3.00/$0.25 USD 6 players Total Prize Pool: $18.00 USD Tournament started 2009/08/26 23:51:47 CET [2009/08/26 17:51:47 ET] Dear LukaSteel, You finished the tournament in 1st place. A USD 11.70 award has been credited to your Real Money account.

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