Recognising tilts

Know-nuffin · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:34 am Post subject: Recognising tilts

Tracey and I have been playing a lot of cash tables recently and of course find a number of sessions when things just don’t go right.

Because we sit opposite each other at home when we are on the computers, I can see when things aren’t going well for T just by her facial expressions.

I’ll often ask, “dya want a cup of tea” followed by, “well make me one while you’re there.”

This often does the trick; once she’s sat out for the couple of minutes it take to make a brew she goes back to the table with a fresh mind.

Through that, lately I think I have become better at recognising my own tilts; when noticing that I have adopted a thin lipped expression

rather than take a break, I can reset my attitude with a quick ‘expletive deleted’

and a mental reminder that for every poor play by another that goes against me, two will go my way.

How do you notice yourself going on tilt and how you reel yourself back from the brink of an expensive meltdown.

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Ramster · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject:

I generally multi table if im playing cash so to offset tilt i set myself a limit of losing 2 buy ins whether it be by bad luck or bad play
I find then that it stops me chasing when it is probly better not to be playing at all
If i am playing cash games it is usually in the pursuit of a bonus so i try to take as many notes on other players as poss. as i find when you are grinding you come up against the same ones quite regular
Also if i cant get a grip on how the table is playing i will leave and look for an easier table
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MrBadBeat · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

I don't tend to go on tilt very often - well, only every other day or so. When I do I go to the top of the nearest moutain and howl at the moon for a while. Makes me feel much better.

But seriously, cash games are a danger area when it comes to tilt. With a tournament it's best to view your buy-in as the price of taking part in an enjoyable competitive experience. If you end up in the money, so much the better, but to lose the buy-in isn't the end of the world.

With a cash game, it becomes much easier to top up your stack in a bid to chase your losses - then tilt can kick in big time.

I think it's best to limit yourself to what you will invest in a cash game from the word go, then to quit the table when it's gone.

Then it's time to cool off, take a break and maybe leave it for a few days before you play again.

Or you could go straight to the top of the nearest mountain and howl at the moon, I suppose.
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Miklosik · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject:

I didn't recognize Uncle Tilty until recently, really. I have a bad case of tunnel vision, and I find myself focusing on a particular player that has set me off, to the exclusion of all the others at the table. It's dangerous. And I've yet to find an acceptable method of counter action.

And I've also fallen into the trap of playing hands differently according to my oppenants country of location. Big mistake. I mean just because the software says he's from Liepaja, he may well be from Sheffield.
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Laagen13 · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject:

How i notice that i go on tilt....I need to buy a new mouse because my 2 broken once...

used glue on my keyboard because i broke the "spacekey", used tejp on my headset because i broke it in middle...miracle that it works..

My entire desk in my last appartment must be the most i broke...All it takes is to hands at the same time on the desk and booom, miracle

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Arjonius · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

The main thin I do to try to make it less likely I'll tilt is to choose my level of play according to my mood. If I'm not feeling fully self-disciplined and resistant to frustration that could lead to tilting, I'll drop down to a level where I feel I'll be okay because I can't lose as much, or on bad days, I'll avoid playing altogether.

This way, although I may still react negatively when something goes wrong, it's not exacerbated by the amount of money I just lost.

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PoolDemon · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

hmmmm, I really never go on tilt, prob cuz I never, ever, whine about bad play & suckouts, oh no, not me

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