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Zybomb 05-19-05 02:40 PM

That brings up a question
 
After JunYun's last post it brings up a good Q.... what do you guys feel are the softest (preferably NL) tables around and what sites? Include player types (chasers, reckless, calling stations etc)

Talking Poker 05-19-05 02:54 PM

This is in general, without specifics like you asked for. There are bad players at all the sites, but I have to say the WORST I have seen are at .

My theory is that because this is a Casino offshoot site, a higher than usual percentage of the players there are gamblers playing poker - not poker players.

junYUN 05-19-05 03:26 PM

noble by far (but i've only played at party, stars, noble, and pacific) for .50/1 limit. other than that... i can say the softest of those $25 NL would be party.

BrianSwa 05-19-05 03:31 PM

hmmmm
 
Id say whatever site I'am playing on that day!!! :)

Aequitas58 05-19-05 04:08 PM

I'm in the mood to write, so I'll give impressions on the sites I've played on, above and beyond the "player" characteristics:

PartyPoker + Skins
-Chasers, reckless, calling stations, etc. You'll find it all here. You will certainly run into your fair share of sharks, but the fish make up for it.
-These players have helped tremendously as I built my bankroll. And they still do. All levels - including .50/1 (L) to the higher end NL games, though I haven't gotten past $200NL yet.
-Tournament players are terrible, especially the Party SnG players.
-Party MTT structure is terrible. Save MTT money for somewhere else like Stars or Full Tilt - both have good stuctures.
-Obviously, great bonuses and the easiest to clear throughout the internet!

Full Tilt Poker
-Players are tighter than you might expect. Yes, as in all sites, there are some good players and some terrible players, but IMO, this site is bad for action.
-Can still definitely be lucrative, but when I play on FTP, I usually open up and see more flops and raise more, since I have found that the majority of players are tight and passive.
-Weak tournament players at the lower levels, with great MTT structure.
-The software is among the best, but the game selection is dismal at times, because of the 2500-3000 active player average. Reminds me of Stars circa 3/4 years ago.
-Good bonus, but a pain to clear. Given out in increments.

PokerStars
-Again, tighter than you would find on Party. I have respect for Stars players, but that doesn't mean we should be scared of them. If I wasn't for the continual bonuses offered by Party + Skins, Stars would be my primary poker site.
-Tournament players are MUCH better than you would find anywhere else, with the slight exception of maybe UltimateBet. (But that's speculation - I've never played there.)
-Hold'em ring games with 9 players... better than 10, as you'll find on Party.
-Rare bonuses, too bad.

Noble Poker
-Weak all around. Lots of chasers / calling stations in the limit games.
-I haven't played Noble NL, so I can't speak on that...
-Limited tournament exposure, but what I have seen doesn't impress me.
-Too bad the software sucks.

Pacific Poker
-Limit action is GREAT, and if it wasn't for the bonuses I'm always whoring, I would spend considerable time here.
-Weak players, very comparable to Noble, IMO.
-The money "slider" is extremely difficult to maneuver, and thus playing NL games or tournaments is just frustrating.

Mirabelle
-LOL... just save your money. The 5 people online at any given time are TERRIBLE, but this is probably the worst software I've ever seen.

That's all I can think of for now. HTH.

GeoffM 05-19-05 04:12 PM

For O8 full ring low limits, I would have to say Paradise and Pokerroom take the prize.

lightfungus 05-19-05 04:58 PM

Doyle's Room has a much larger percentage if sickeningly reckless and kamikaze chasers. But if your luck is with you you should be able to rake it in. Only played 1/2 NL by the way.


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