Does anyone else get bored?

PARSNO1

Does anyone else get bored after a while then do silly things to spice it up a bit ?

I usually get so far in a tournament then just try and vary my interest by playing hands I shouldn't then get caught out and rapidly go on tilt ? Any advice on altering this issue of mine ?

JingleMa

I listen to music/sport, eat/drink (not alcohol), or play other games to keep myself focused when playing.

FlashFlush

Multi-table if yu can handle it, then you are seeing more hands. Or put on some music to listen to between hands, you just need something else for your mind to do but i know exactly what you mean.

dogg85

still enjoy playin now as much as i did 2 years ago....the only thing i get biored ov is people callin me a fish!! if i gt the odds to call i will but some dont like bein beaten even when its there own fault!! very annoyin!

borobabe09

Yeh does get a bit boring, but if you get on the right table with friends the chat makes all the difference....i have tv on that helps
xx

ACESOVER8s

If i'm playing an mtt i will usually open a cheap sit n go or low stakes cash table to run alongside of it. Playing more than one game can break the monotony of FOld, Fold, Fold certainly during the early stages of an MTT. Once around bubble point on an MTT then it's all eyes on that table and i just leave the other games i'm playing

PARSNO1

I'm one of these weird people that don't have the internet at home and play through their TV so can't play multi table, or watch tv at the same time. No chat options through the tv either :-( 

It is good however playing with your remote rather than a mouse...... And it's awsome on a 50inch TV....

The no alcohol would probably help my play jingle, but where's the fun in that ... ???

Talon

 I get the same problem myself whilst playing in the deepstacks. For some unknown reason i will suddenly raise under the gun with 85 off. Sometimes this works so it is not too bad but the main thing is if you do do something silly like that just dont get too embroiled in the hand.Music is definitely the way to go to avoid any potential boredom

dogg85

hello to every1 by the way...first timer poster even tho ive been on here for two years!

unknown_username

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hello to every1 by the way...first timer poster even tho ive been on here for two years!
Posted by dogg85

hey dogg welcome aboard

dogg85

cheers stokefc

haroldon17

can,t stand slow players i give them some stick,

phil12uk

Play 2 tables, whilst on this forum, whilst watching where ur 4 year old is, whilst having their tv programme on, whilst on facebook and whilst doing planning for work!!!!  That stops me being bored when Im playing lol

ACESOVER8s

Is it free to play thought the TV cos i heard "Bad Things" in another forum that somebody had used it while the internet was down and it was running at 20p a min or something. He ended up with a massive phone bill (although i am not sure about it's validity as i always thought it was free to use the service

dogg85

no defo not free bt standard rate i think if u play throught ur tv.

unknown_username

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hello to every1 by the way...first timer poster even tho ive been on here for two years!
Posted by dogg85

WOOF !

unknown_username

You've got it in reverse if you don't mind me saying. Early play find something else to do at the same time (I can recommend Jam-making) Then as you progress start to concentrate, sit upright and give it 100%.

COCASIRF

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Is it free to play thought the TV cos i heard "Bad Things" in another forum that somebody had used it while the internet was down and it was running at 20p a min or something. He ended up with a massive phone bill (although i am not sure about it's validity as i always thought it was free to use the service
Posted by ACESOVER8s

Its free if you have sky talk.....otherwise normal bt rate

Joolzski

This happens to me a lot aswell, I would reccomend, music, or the t.v. Or even a post it note stuck to your monitor or laptop, telling you not to go crazy when bored. lol.

It is hard though.... you gotta give urself a good smack round the face...... Wakey wakey... LOL

dav1964

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Yeh does get a bit boring, but if you get on the right table with friends the chat makes all the difference....i have tv on that helps xx
Posted by borobabe09

spot on borobabe,they should try the £2.20 deepstacks the chattin never stops.lol gl babe xx

EDKENT123

im the same, i do tend to get a bit bored....

but to combat this, ive found the best way is to search ebay, lol, sad i know but strangely it works

scrumdown

i listen to music  or  read a book

D3ADH4ND5

i have a stack of chips beside my mouse at all times, i practice chip tricks and such, you tube is pritty gd 2 show u how to do them, plus i always have music on n have a good old boogie lol muti-tables are also a good way if u can do it, i cant coz i tend 2 concentrate on 1 table more then the rest.... lol

35suited

I wish I had a chance to get bored, 3 kids under 5, all driving me crazy, and if tis at ngiht when the eldest 2 are in bed, im still generally holding or feeding the baby (5 weeks).  It would be nice to be able to sit there and do nothing

thompson10

i find the keys to poker is having good mental stamina.....

maybe listen to music r have another table opened at the same time to keep your mind ticking over and on the game

SHANXTA

I don't watch tv as it takes too uch attention away from the screen.

Multi-tabling and listening to music does the trick for me

jamesboz

I tend to have the TV or music on to keep me going during longer tourneys, have not played in one for a long while though.

Tend the have the forum open in the background as well but ideally try and watch every hand as the more information you can get from the other players the better.