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WCOAP TEAM EVENT
Paulie_D:
--- Quote from: Fatcatstu on December 11, 2013, 19:23:14 PM ---
Can i also point out that picking a team is not just about picking the best players... its about picking a TEAM.
When i have picked teams i have gone for a blend of people i know would get on and support each other in the event, which helps each individual.
When we won the Worlds, it was because we stuck together as a team. We all railed each player when we were out. We didnt just clear off and talk to our mates. I know from talking to the guys that this made a massive difference to each and every one of us at some point during the tournament. Whether it was me in my Omaha SNG on day 2, or Carl in the last NLHE SNG or Tony in his headsup match. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
Just throwing a group of randoms together is not a - Going to make a winning team or b - make the experience enjoyable for all concerned.
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This...
CW86:
--- Quote from: Fatcatstu on December 11, 2013, 19:23:14 PM ---
Can i also point out that picking a team is not just about picking the best players... its about picking a TEAM.
When i have picked teams i have gone for a blend of people i know would get on and support each other in the event, which helps each individual.
When we won the Worlds, it was because we stuck together as a team. We all railed each player when we were out. We didnt just clear off and talk to our mates. I know from talking to the guys that this made a massive difference to each and every one of us at some point during the tournament. Whether it was me in my Omaha SNG on day 2, or Carl in the last NLHE SNG or Tony in his headsup match. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
Just throwing a group of randoms together is not a - Going to make a winning team or b - make the experience enjoyable for all concerned.
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Thats an interesting point stu.
Although having not played as part of a team can u explain to me why it made a difference? I mean i would of thought you should be looking to make optimal decisions at all times regardless of whether you had a rail or not.
Just to be clear i am not disagreeing with your statement, im just curious as to how u feel it made u "play better"?
Fatcatstu:
No probs chris, and it is kind of hard to explain as Poker is such and individual game.
Just having someone there giving you a bit of morale support really helps in what does become quite stressful situations i suppose.
When you are scrapping for points to make sure you get into a gold medal match, just having a team mate here (obv would prefer they are in their SNG mind you :p ) giving you a little bit of encouragement and finding out how your team mates are getting on, letting you know the points situation etc is absolutely invaluable in my experience.
s4ooter:
Let"s be fair stu, our B team had none of that.
Randomly I think me and Paulie spoke more in Cov than we did at DTD that weekend, Altho that"s prob cuz he didn"t like me much :)
s4ooter:
--- Quote from: CW86 on December 11, 2013, 19:31:52 PM ---
--- Quote from: Fatcatstu on December 11, 2013, 19:23:14 PM ---
Can i also point out that picking a team is not just about picking the best players... its about picking a TEAM.
When i have picked teams i have gone for a blend of people i know would get on and support each other in the event, which helps each individual.
When we won the Worlds, it was because we stuck together as a team. We all railed each player when we were out. We didnt just clear off and talk to our mates. I know from talking to the guys that this made a massive difference to each and every one of us at some point during the tournament. Whether it was me in my Omaha SNG on day 2, or Carl in the last NLHE SNG or Tony in his headsup match. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
Just throwing a group of randoms together is not a - Going to make a winning team or b - make the experience enjoyable for all concerned.
--- End quote ---
Thats an interesting point stu.
Although having not played as part of a team can u explain to me why it made a difference? I mean i would of thought you should be looking to make optimal decisions at all times regardless of whether you had a rail or not.
Just to be clear i am not disagreeing with your statement, im just curious as to how u feel it made u "play better"?
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There are deffo spots where a -ev spot for an individual can be +ev for the team, and having a rail reminds u of that.
I had to fold ATC in last sng for as long as possible to try and lock up 4th and play off for us in DTD
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