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I had the pleasure of felting about 5 opponents in a 6 hour session. I'm a newer player, but I think that has got to be one of the best feelings!
I shouldn't pat myself on the back too much because after 6 hours of play I only ended up a positive by minimal amount after being stuck for a large portion of my session 4 tabling at Bovada.
But anyway I think I can get used to that feeling.
That's interesting. I hate felting people, but I recognize it's part of the game. I feel bad tho. I'm too soft. haha
Yeah I hear you, its never feels good to get felted. I was stuck in the session for a while that is because I got felted myself so it was nice to earn back that lost money.
So now that you got me thinking about felting people and when I enjoy it is when they are the aggressor and you are smooth calling and then they make another large bet and you got the nuts so I like to re-raise and get all the chips in.
So maybe you could give me your opinion of the play I got felted on. I am in the high jack the KA suited. I 3x it folds around to the BB and he shoves. He had me covered. I called, he showed pocket tens. My cards didn't come and I was felted.
Do you think in the long run that was a profitable play?
Yeah, you can't really go wrong with AK because a you dominate AQ, AJ, KQs, or whatever else your opponent might be shoving and are just flipping (well 47-49%) with all pairs through QQ. Plus you have the money already in the pot to make even the 47-49% hands worth the risk.Quote:
Originally Posted by imnophd
If they have KK or AA also, they'd likely not just shove so they don't scare you away.
Sweet...felting six in so short a time is very good...
I know the only time I can think of people going down that quickly is in a tourney when blinds are raising or I guess in micro stakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by snklzona
yup it was the micros
Felting opponents usually feels good. It only sucks if they seem nice, but if they're jerks that are always typing slurs and crap, it's like therapy watching them get felted.
I had my best session yet over at BCP earlier (I'm only playing poker a few weeks now) and I must have felted three or four in a couple of hours, myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by imnophd
You know what? It just feels good to have some clue as to what I'm doing now and not be the one getting felted and thinking it was due to "bad luck".
I started at $50 on BCP. Went down to $34 before I realized that I just didn't have any idea what I was doing and I wasn't going to be able to just steamroll the micros without studying. I took a few days and did nothing but play WPT tournaments, study forums, and watch videos. Tonight, I bumped my bankroll back up to over $43. Looking to start really hitting the sit and go's hard when I get my bankroll a little higher.
Sounds like you have an ego problem, like when you felt someone you feel like you own them or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by imnophd
Is it possible to felt an opponent online? How do you know if they have a bunch more in the cashier but just dont wanna play anymore
Good work on building back up your bankroll!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nostalgia31
I couldn't agree more!Quote:
Originally Posted by WILD
I've heard having an ego in poker is very counterproductive so if it is a problem I'll have to try and keep it in check. I was just running good yesterday thats all. Today.... Not so much..... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by dustynuts3185
Perhaps I am using the term incorrectly.Quote:
Originally Posted by BradysDad
stackem stackem dtackem go spurs go
Take it from me: Ego and pride often get in the way of progress with anything the general public deems complicated and challenging.Quote:
Originally Posted by imnophd
Watch the next time you win a big pot online. You\'re going to have a tendency to widen your ranges and bet more right after because you feel stronger and more capable lol.
why would anyone care about felting another player, that is part of the game!!! i dont care if its my Dad!
the best is when they hang around to chat and swear and yell at no one in particular.
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Originally Posted by imnophd
I had a similar line of thought about a year ago and it was a slight ego problem for me, lead to over confidence and thinking I could play too many hands. Just be aware of it and try to evaluate honestly weather it makes you more likely to start over playing hands or play to many hands.
i like to let them bet and put in smaller value bets
I\'m trying to get an understanding of what "felting another player" is about . I read the comments ,but not understanding.
That is indeed a great feeling my friend.
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Originally Posted by namowrednow
Losing all of your chips to an opponent or winning all of your opponents chips. Example. I got felted after a really bad beat. Or I felted someone in a tourney when my full house beat his nut flush.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2sweet247