Gervinho's Galaxy ツ 4NL Back to Basics!

I have some information for you available so I am really looking forward to that conversation :)!

I just received my ultimate grinder t-shirt :

Thanks to mr Opal99 I will switch my weekly habits to this.

I return back to Shortstacking MSNL from $0.5/$1 to $3/6

Goal is to achieve SN2 before Dec and evaluate Stars policy after that

I will play SSS SH for like 5 1/2 days per week and devote free time and the 1 1/2 day for BSS SH and improving my main game. Both my coaches and Ash more or less agree with this

Reason I switch is that I get a stable hourly income from this due the amount of volume I get. Ineed approx 3.5k hands per day for 120 days I think

The only way to stop this plan is if Quintessentially is turning up somehow someway more lucrative

I also watched Isura's Poker Business Plan video which was interesting since I definitly incorporate somethings out of it into my main game. My routine should be switched in analyzing the all-in hands quickly and making additional notes on Regulars since 450k hands means I am playing against some regs over and over agian though my tableselection is top notch

ATM I run pretty hot at $0.5/$1 in my opinion despite playing twenty-four tables simultaenously

I definitly CAN fix my red line as I play a bit on the tight side. I did not analyze Jesus Lester atm which I definitly will pick up some more information from. Up till now I just play mathematics against fellow shortstackers (GTO, Frequency)

Against Fish I just vBet easy game

Wish me luck (or hate me for returning to the Dark side again ) ♠_biggrin:

Afternoon SSS-SH 24tabling $.5/$1

15.6k VPP / 200K VPP

Tables were okay as in the available amount (77)
Since I couldnt play on more tables at some point ( I was playing from 24 table to 14 and couldnt find any other )
I just decided to stop after 75 minutes

I picked up some 200NL tables as well but there were not so nice around these times

Funny hand in the end:

No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

saw flop | saw showdown

Button ($20) [squeeze monkey]
SB ($72.40)
BB ($51.50)
UTG ($106) 6% EP PFR, knows I just doubled up through him (99 > 77 BvB)
Gerv (MP) ($39)
CO ($96) Huge fish

Preflop: Gerv is MP with A♥, K♦
UTG bets $4, Gerv calls $4, CO calls $4, 3 folds

Flop: ($13.50) 3♠, A♠, 3♦ (3 players)
UTG bets $10, Gerv calls $10, CO calls $10

Turn: ($43.50) K♠ (3 players)
UTG checks, Gerv bets $25 (All-In), CO calls $25, UTG calls $25

River: ($118.50) 6♣ (3 players, 1 all-in)
UTG checks, CO checks

Total pot: $118.50
Main pot: $118.50 between UTG, Gerv and CO, won by Gerv

Results:
UTG had A♦, Q♦ (two pair, Aces and threes).
Gerv had A♥, K♦ (two pair, Aces and Kings).
CO had A:c T:c
Outcome: Gerv won $115.50

I was hoping I got squeezed by BTN/SB/BB

Tonight some reviewing BSS hands (sample hands), coaching, quick session of SSS SH , then I got a Team Fortress 2 Wireplay match. Then I will play 1 BSS SH session before 12 AM

And the sun is shining

Grabbed by Holdem Manager
NL Holdem $1(BB) Poker Stars
SB ($61.60)
BB ($32.95)
UTG ($50)
Hero ($24.20)
CO ($48.50)
BTN ($116)

Dealt to Hero 8♠ 8♥

fold, Hero raises to $3.50, fold, fold, SB calls $3, fold

FLOP ($8) 6♠ A♠ A♥

SB checks, Hero bets $4, SB raises to $8, Hero raises to $12, SB raises to $58.10 (AI), Hero calls $8.70 (AI)

TURN ($49.40) 6♠ A♠ A♥ 8♦

RIVER ($49.40) 6♠ A♠ A♥ 8♦ Q♣

SB shows A♣ J♥
(Pre 45%, Flop 89.0%, Turn 15.9%)

Hero shows 8♠ 8♥
(Pre 55%, Flop 11.0%, Turn 84.1%)

Hero wins $46.95

Lol

Push it tot he limit

[x] Withstand attacks

This is........ GERVVVVVVVVVV ♦

I just finished up a 2nd session which in my opinion was a mix of very bad/mediocre play and some what the fuck moments. Guess reviewing the hands in those session is a big must and fix some structural leaks.

Furthermore I gotta structure my betsizing and general approaches, I had some crazy ideas while playing. The metagame is severely bad so I got a safe environment to try out new things

I also fucked up TF2 official match I guess, some techincal problems at clanmates caused me to go a bit more on the aggro side. We lost 1st map 1-5 (could easily be 3-3) but the 2nd map we won but it was tough sincce we had a lot of techincal (FPS lag) and stuff. From 3-0 to 3-3 to 5-3 -.-

MY pc lagged a bit so I will do some vacuuming, reindexing and defragging in the near future otherwise I can't multitable

16.7 / 200k VPP

Total graph of today with shortstacking:

Pretty swingy as you can see, ah well can't say anything about the 2nd session till I analyzed the hands

Standard deviation was 30bb so that's pretty swingy. My profit longterm (100k hands) lays between -1197bb and +2597bb

Gotta love this bankroll simulator

- Gerv

Originally posted by Gerv
Thanks to mr Opal99 I will switch my weekly habits to this.

I return back to Shortstacking MSNL from $0.5/$1 to $3/6

Goal is to achieve SN2 before Dec and evaluate Stars policy after that

Erm.. sorry Gerv but I'm a bit lost in the acronyms, what you mean there?

Gerv are u sure about ur rakeback oriented goals? What made you put such goals?

Originally posted by degre

Originally posted by Gerv
Thanks to mr Opal99 I will switch my weekly habits to this.

I return back to Shortstacking MSNL from $0.5/$1 to $3/6

Goal is to achieve SN2 before Dec and evaluate Stars policy after that

Erm.. sorry Gerv but I'm a bit lost in the acronyms, what you mean there?

SN2 - supernova 2

MSNL - mid stakes No limit

Thanks RMB

Originally posted by silent21
Gerv are u sure about ur rakeback oriented goals? What made you put such goals?

Yes & consistent money & volume

Unless something happens where I radically change again to SH Fullstacking Thing is that till 2k11 1 Jan. the Goldmine is still wide open for people to take advantage from

On the other hand, my volume is lacking (not the amount of hours spend!) with BSS SH topping off a meager 15k hands p/m. Play 2 Learn? Yes, Guaranteed money? hell no.

So I decided to play both and devote 2 days to play BSS SH and improve my game

Heck on $1/$2, things will be a bit easier due vpp/h

Sorry about the acronyms Degre, I will use full words next time

- Gerv

Please, carry on as you feel more comfortable, it's just me being a young padawan and I don't mind asking the silly question here or there for better understanding

what is SN2? 200k VPP? I don't get it

and what's your TF2 class?

are there any pros who can use Direct Hit/Eyelander well in clanwars? It would be funny if it's possible

SN2 = Supernova Milestone2 ( need 200k VPP for that )

Direct Hit maximum damage is 60 on direct hit (lol) and afaik no Tier 1 teams use it because you got 2 types of soliders: Roaming (aggressive/flanking) and Pocket (stays with medic 24/7) and both need to spam a choke area

And since Direct hit has a reduced splash area of effect, guess it is not viable

There is a limit of 1 demoman in competitive matches and the -25hp is a big hit towards the demo.

A demo mostly starts with sticky jumping towards middle ASAP and this 25hp is a bit too crucial, also he rarely does melee fights ♦

in public though chargintarge+eyelander is still a fun combo

I am playing Scout and Sniper. Sometimes spy/heavy/pyro when defending

You can watch Top American teams on Tgbf.tv
http://tgbf.tv/read.php?item=292

Here you can see (with commentary) how a match looks like

how do you rocketjump 45 degrees forward? I try looking behind before i shoot+crouchjump but i always fly vertically and hit the ceiling i suck at soldier

Here are some official 101s taken from GotFrag.com so they are legit

http://www.mikemarcin.com/gaming/team-fortress-2/tips-and-tricks-vol4

The World Is Yours...
Monday 25 May 2k10

Hey all Because it was Pentecost (Pinksteren) today, the Gym was closed

I watched SlumDog Millionaire till 3 AM in the night so I slept till 11 or so. Without my laptop I went downstairs and made some nice sandwiches

I decided to read my Psychology magazine and read all about the Human and its emotions Anyways also analyzing my hands and playing some video games were on my Afternoon Agenda

There were also pictures from the Diamond Dutch Party and they were looking awesome , especially Rogier ♦

I found 4 mistakes when analyzing my -13stacks session. I also will structurally make a betsize plan for both $0.5/$1 and $1/$2. Now I am just adjusting my betsizing according to my liking and stuff

I played 2 sessions of like 1.8k hands each on both $0.5/$1 and $1/$2 though $1/$2 is a bit harder to get solid tables going. Same goes with $0.5/$1 if you run solid though this can be a bit delusional since I only search for the Top Notch tables

I think I had at least more control on reraises and stuff
I am up 2 BI on 200NL so that makes +10 BI 100NL

Concerning statistics, I only steal a meager 23% in average but I felt that I was getting played back as if i was stealing around 40-50%.

I already have sick history with some Frenchie where I raised BvB T:h9:h and obvious planning to get it in when he 3bets. He clicks it back or sth like that. I jam and he shows T:c9:s after contemplating

Flop T:s2:h3:d - 8:h - A:h EMMA POWER

When will I be playing BSS?

Well I guess that would be on Thursday/Friday and a bit of Saturday since I have a private coaching on Thursday, Saturday is Casino night with a mate of mine

18.2 / 200k VPP
* Std Dev. bb 32.8

[EDiT]]
FUCK WWE PPV IS NOW WOOT

Getting my beer ready for this one

- Gerv

[x]The Weather Feels Like..
Tuesday 26 May 2k10

The weather is awesome! Though I woke up at 12 so that's like sleeping 2 hours more. I watched Over The Limit until the World Heavyweight championship. Randy Orton vs Edge was dissapoint but what can you do if someone has an injury?

Anyhow due this weather I guess the afternoon session was a bit though to find solid tables (66 available versus 110 in the Evening) with enough Fish.

I have spend 1 hour on reviewing all double ups and losses, made some notes on opponents and crafted my strategy more towards the metagame.

I dont know if I play nitty but once again I think my ATS is OK since I get played back a lot anyway. Some researching Jesus Lester could do some tricks imo

I also downloaded the Album ''Steady Damage'' from 'Fit For Rivals' cuz they made the Intro Theme Song of WWE Over The Limit, pretty good band and surprisingly the lead singer is a GIRL!

Talking about Girls, my girly image was a bit in shatters because some players were annoyed by my slow behaviour. I think I will cut some tables so I will play 20 tables instead of 24. Moreover someone called Emma Watson a prick, I mean wtf! now it is getting personal sir, BAM shove in his face

Surely I made some mistakes by shoving in too lightly and I think I will look after the NON-sd things around June First.

Anyways I know my hourly/$ so dont really mind having a losing day. As a matter of fact I dont check session results and I only do it because of blogging

Maybe I will squeeze 1 BSS SH session tomorrow to get started with it

- Gerv

well, instead of checking the results then draw your own graph of how you think your session(s) went imo! By far more amusing ♦

Update your real graph like once a week or so

Originally posted by vonki
well, instead of checking the results then draw your own graph of how you think your session(s) went imo! By far more amusing ♦

Update your real graph like once a week or so

i'll do that since now also, if you dont mind

ofc I dont mind... more fun for me! ♦