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[bdawg31]

I think i make this mistake as well. I usually play very tight in tourneys, especially early on. But, i have a tough time recognizing when a table is ultra-tight and loosing up a bit and playing a more loose/aggressive style. It sounds like you tried to make that adjustment later on, though. And I am not suggesting switching gears when the blinds are 10/20 or whatever - but maybe a little sooner than i normally would.