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So far, got 2 step 3's. Was running okay, but now I'm getting sucked out on. Had 1 step 2 tourney, where I was 2 to 1 chip lead 4 handed, only to get knocked out in 3 hands, each of which I was ahead. So gross when that happens.
------------ Taking a break for supper. Will try and finish the step 2's tonight. Currently sitting on 4 step 2's, 1 step 1 and 7 step 3's. Will likely have enough points to buy another step 1, plus after Rb will have almost enough cash for 4 more shots. That is, unless people want me to just bank the money.
------------ Running again
------------ Okay, so finally got enough points to buy another step 1, which I did which leaves us at:
8 Step 3's 3 step 2's 1 step 1.
Hoping I can wrap this up tomorrow. Quitting now, because games aren't loading anymore. Overall, great session. 2nd last tourney, 5 handed with like 130 chips left, managed to end up winning a step 3 Chip and a chair ftw. Definitely UP quite a bit from this session, though I'm still not happy with how things have gone overall.
So no-ones given me input here. What do I do with the cash we have? Bank it, or buy 4 more step 1's?
Edited by retribution (25 February 2013 @ 02:27 GMT)
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Playing now, hoping to finish off the step 1's and 2's today. I'm gunna bank the cash for now, until we see how the matrixes run.
------------ Ugh:
Full Tilt Poker Game #32204644568: Step 1 (Super Turbo) (250014295), Table 1 - 20/40 - No Limit Hold'em - 15:43:45 ET - 2013/02/26 Seat 1: VlasovAV (285) Seat 2: neetog DH (710) Seat 3: Retribution1979 (255) Seat 4: petithom13 (300) Seat 5: TeaTimeLady (255) Seat 6: Sundroid (250) Seat 7: PokerMommy0920 (300) Seat 9: 5TheBest5 (345) neetog DH posts the small blind of 20 Retribution1979 posts the big blind of 40 The button is in seat #1 *** HOLE CARDS *** Dealt to Retribution1979 [9d Ac] petithom13 folds TeaTimeLady has 15 seconds left to act TeaTimeLady folds Sundroid folds PokerMommy0920 folds 5TheBest5 folds VlasovAV folds neetog DH calls 20 Retribution1979 checks *** FLOP *** [5d Ad 5s] (Total Pot: 80, 2 Players) neetog DH checks Retribution1979 bets 215, and is all in neetog DH calls 215 Retribution1979 shows [9d Ac] neetog DH shows [Jh 5h] *** TURN *** [5d Ad 5s] (Total Pot: 510, 2 Players, 1 All-In) *** RIVER *** [5d Ad 5s 2c] (Total Pot: 510, 2 Players, 1 All-In) Retribution1979 shows two pair, Aces and Fives neetog DH shows a full house, Fives full of Jacks neetog DH wins the pot (510) with a full house, Fives full of Jacks *** SUMMARY *** Total pot 510 | Rake 0 Board: [5d Ad 5s 2c Jc] Seat 1: VlasovAV (button) didn't bet (folded) Seat 2: neetog DH (small blind) showed [Jh 5h] and won (510) with a full house, Fives full of Jacks Seat 3: Retribution1979 (big blind) showed [9d Ac] and lost with two pair, Aces and Fives Seat 4: petithom13 didn't bet (folded) Seat 5: TeaTimeLady didn't bet (folded) Seat 6: Sundroid didn't bet (folded) Seat 7: PokerMommy0920 didn't bet (folded) Seat 9: 5TheBest5 didn't bet (folded)
My fault, was on the phone so I was distracted, otherwise I would have just shoved pre. Still...limps in with j5o? So sick.
Edited by retribution (26 February 2013 @ 20:51 GMT)
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Posted by uhhcallmi: i think i'm interested in this steps adventure....haven't read this whole thread ,but most of it ...
So, what do you expect from me???if i invest ,i asume i have to play these steptournaments myself as well??? or am i wrong?
please provide me with the info needed..
i hope there is still a possiblilty to join you guys...if not i'm willing to start such project with a few regulars here...
i've got confidence in some players here, like retribution,jessthehuman,bullethtooth and a few others...
looking forward for some positive responses..
Well, given the time that it took to run this out, I might be hardpressed to find investors again, unless this turns into a wildly profitable venture.
Just go back and read my OP, it basically explains expectations, as well as projected profit. I can be honest and say that I've played this out to the best of my ability, but run into some massive swings due to variance. Aside from that, with the right player, I'm 100% sure this kind of venture can be profitable. The biggest problem we've run into, is being able to get the proper volume due to the relatively small player base on FT. If not for that, this would have been done ages ago.
On the other hand, PS has a rather large player base, and a steps system as well. I haven't looked into it in detail, but if it's similar to FT, it's quite possible something like this could be done on PS.
------------ Wrapping up my session for now. Got some chores to do, but will try and play out the last remaining step 1, and see if I can get some matrix games rolling as well.
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So, after all we may see a closing in this one by tomorrow? Or you will wait for February 29th?
If you had completed the whole thing so far, you would have got more people interested already for a new series, from what it seems, by looking on uhhcalmi's post.
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retribution dont be fooled by the BRM calendar. The month ends today Are we gonna see a closing? Just few hours left, and you already have a new customer waiting Try to keep them happy.
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Tried to play today sat for over an hr and not one matix loaded. Had posted i was playing earlier but i must not have hit send. Will try again saturday as its our sons 5th bday friday.
Posted by retribution: Tried to play today sat for over an hr and not one matix loaded. Had posted i was playing earlier but i must not have hit send. Will try again saturday as its our sons 5th bday friday.
checked them out a couple of times this week and nothing...best one was last Saturday. had six registered and don't think it loaded, got tired of waiting. Based on that, figure these may take some time to complete. NP tho it is what it is.
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Posted by retribution: Tried to play today sat for over an hr and not one matix loaded.
don't want to be pain in the ass & it's not my problem really, but you could consider writing down a backup plan just in case the matrix tourneys do not load at all or take a lifetime to complete- i watched them a few times (was interested in having a go at omaha hi/lo one, but no luck- it seemed that i am on yachting poker & not full tilt ). anyways- good luck at whatever you choose
Posted by retribution: Tried to play today sat for over an hr and not one matix loaded.
don't want to be pain in the ass & it's not my problem really, but you could consider writing down a backup plan just in case the matrix tourneys do not load at all or take a lifetime to complete- i watched them a few times (was interested in having a go at omaha hi/lo one, but no luck- it seemed that i am on yachting poker & not full tilt ). anyways- good luck at whatever you choose
One of the problems with this type of set up is Retri has to play out the tickets in order to cash out. The other option is to continue playing in the steps tourneys and try to cash out in the higher levels and that really wasn't the original deal. Among other things, the player base has changed since Tilt has reopened...as we all know my neighbours to the South can't play there yet and they provided a large influx of . IMHO best we can do here is be patient and let it run it's course, restlessness and hurry can only endanger success. Back n the day (win or lose) this would have been done by now. It's a new day now and going with the flow is not a problem from my vantage point. As mentioned earlier above, it is what it is, and we'll have to play smarter not harder.
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Posted by rbdflyboy: One of the problems with this type of set up is Retri has to play out the tickets in order to cash out. The other option is to continue playing in the steps tourneys and try to cash out in the higher levels and that really wasn't the original deal.
yes i am aware of this, what i had i mind- he can use those step 3 tickets (i believe this is the point he want to start playing matrix tourneys) to enter other tourneys: sng, mtt's, satellites etc. not just the matrix ones...then again it's only up to him & his investors...i'm just passing by with my comments
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Posted by pochui:
Posted by rbdflyboy: One of the problems with this type of set up is Retri has to play out the tickets in order to cash out. The other option is to continue playing in the steps tourneys and try to cash out in the higher levels and that really wasn't the original deal.
yes i am aware of this, what i had i mind- he can use those step 3 tickets (i believe this is the point he want to start playing matrix tourneys) to enter other tourneys: sng, mtt's, satellites etc. not just the matrix ones...then again it's only up to him & his investors...i'm just passing by with my comments
(Total Pot: 510, 2 Players, 1 All-In)
(Total Pot: 510, 2 Players, 1 All-In)
). 
. IMHO best we can do here is be patient and let it run it's course, restlessness and hurry can only endanger success. Back n the day (win or lose) this would have been done by now. It's a new day now and going with the flow is not a problem from my vantage point. As mentioned earlier above, it is what it is, and we'll have to play smarter not harder. 
