Big stack early in a MTT

[Penguinfan]

I'd really like as many opinions as possible here.

What do you guys do on those occasions where you get a big stack in the first 30 mins of a tourney.

Do you play real tight and just look for spots to bust people since there are usually still a bunch of donks still around?

Do you get really aggressive even though the blinds are pretty small?

Do you limp a lot pre-flop and hope to catch a big hand and bust more people?

Since joining CardRunners I find myself with a big stack early more often than ever which is a good thing obviously, I just can't find a style that fits from there.

Maybe just a coincidence, but I have also had the worst second hours ever as well, damn.

Thoughts?

[eejit101]

Hmmmm.

If i get big stacked in the first 2 blinds levels, ill generally loosen up a bit. Ill see say 5% more flops according to my stats. Ill limp with more suited 1 gappers, low suited aces e.t.c and occasionally random connectors, my fav. is the 7 8 off suit.

Ill play big hands strong, make it look like im bullying, i might bluff more on occasion, if i feel the villain is weak, wheres shortstacked id bluff if i was 95% certain he was weak.

Ill take more risks with big hands with a big stack, dunno why but ill limp with AA from E/MP more as i have no collateral back incase i have to fold, that seems to work for me because im getting alot of action PF normally, and im able to continue it through the board if i dont feel im behind.

I wont get mad agressive and try and turn it into a donkament by calling all ins with JTos, but i will bully the SS's more with medium hands, KQs, AJos e.t.c

[Boobie Lover]

I just try to adjust to the table dynamics. If people are playing weak/tight, I'll steal a bunch. If there are several people that just will not fold, I'll not steal as much and value bet always.

[Talking Poker]

It depends on the table, of course, but GENERALLY speaking, if you want me to choose from tightening up and loosening up, I loosen up. I like t osee more cheap flops and I like to be more aggressive postflop (when I have a hand). Again - generally speaking.