Fewer (and larger value) chips will also promote tighter play. People generally play looser when chip values are small and in great abundance.
Hi PCFers. I have a large 25/50c and 1/2 NLH set so needing and making change is rarely needed. Now i want a Paulson set $$$. How will it effect the game with less chips same bank?
Moar chips is always the correct answer
Yes, it is a serious answer to the OP.There is an exception on PCF that fewer chips are an acceptable sacrifice in the name of going for quality. I think that's the essence of the OP and the reason breakdown threads are valuable.
Yes, it is a serious answer to the OP.
Which of these starting stacks is more likely to result in a better .25/.50 NLH game?
#1) 8 $0.25 / 18 $1.00 / 6 $5.00 total 32 each = 320 chip set minimum
#2) 20 $0.25 / 40 $1.00 / 1 $5.00 total 61 each = 610 chip set minimum
#1 is likely to play very low and slow
#2 is worth more than twice the price (a big consideration before starting a new chip set)
perhaps we have different ideas on what "slow action" isNever saw how #1 would create slow action.
Which of these starting stacks is more likely to result in a better .25/.50 NLH game?
#1) 8 $0.25 / 18 $1.00 / 6 $5.00 total 32 each = 320 chip set minimum
#2) 20 $0.25 / 40 $1.00 / 1 $5.00 total 61 each = 610 chip set minimum
#1 is likely to play very low and slow
#2 is worth more than twice the price (a big consideration before starting a new chip set)
I’ve found that $1s and $5s tend to be co-workhorses in a good .25/.50 game, but this will vary. I wouldn’t exceed 200 $1’s for either stakes.Guideline #1: since you want to cover both a 0.25/0.50 and a 1/2 game, you'll need plenty of both $1s and $5s, as they are separate workhorses for each game.
Middle ground for me. And equal starting stacks are pointless. I give out barrels of quarters and $1s until they are all on the table.Yes, it is a serious answer to the OP.
Which of these starting stacks is more likely to result in a better .25/.50 NLH game?
#1) 8 $0.25 / 18 $1.00 / 6 $5.00 total 32 each = 320 chip set minimum
#2) 20 $0.25 / 40 $1.00 / 1 $5.00 total 61 each = 610 chip set minimum
#1 is likely to play very low and slow
#2 is worth more than twice the price (a big consideration before starting a new chip set)
Yes you are correct. That is what i was scared of. Guess I will same and try to build a 1000 Paulson set. ThanksIt all depends on how large your buyins are at .25/.50 and 1/2 and how many players you have.
If I understand your question correctly, you want to know how having less chips will affect play. Less chips means more oversize chips in play which means more making change. Making change slows down the game considerably when you do not have experienced players or a dedicated dealer. If you want to upgrade to a Paulson set at the cost of sacrificing the pace of game, know that not everyone will be as thrilled with the upgrade as you will be.
Thanks for your helpWhat size sets are you talking about?
A standard 600 chip configuration for a cash set often is:
100 x fracs (25c)
200 x $1
200 $5
80 x $25
20 x $100
If your game plays smaller, you can get away with less.
I could probably run a 400 piece setup for my smaller, more social games:
100 x 25c
160 x $1
100 x $5
40 x $25
Thanks yes i use about 800 nowI guess it would help to know your frame of reference for "large" and "small." This is a pretty wide range of stakes. @markleteenie 's suggestion for 600 is what I would consider the bare minimum, but really it provides barely 1 barrel of workhorse chips per player for single table. Any smaller would be unworkable for that range, imo.
If you consider a 50c frac you could probably get by with something like this.
0.50 * 60
1 * 140
5 * 300
25 * 80
100 * 20
This would be the perfect breakdown for 0.50-1, and good for 1-2 as well. It would be okay for 0.50-0.50 (singles might feel a little scarce). But an 800 or 1000 chip set would be better of course.
It's funny my player with careers play 25/50c and average jobs pay 1/2. There are tons rebuys in the 25/50c I guess Im scared there will be less action with larger chips in play
I seeing what you are saying in the classifieds. So I will take all of the advice and get 600 and very slow build.I still think 600 chips can cover both 0.25/0.50 and 1/2. The cost difference between 600 and 1000 can be staggering.
I am not wrong.![]()
Thanks going to try to build the 800. I like your amounts. Starting with a 600Two barrels of workhorse chips per player are a nice luxury but not necessary, IMO. More than that could end up being cumbersome, actually.
To cover all stakes for 10 players I 'd say 800 chips:
100x Non-Denominated fracs (to be used either as .25 or as .50)
200x $1
300x $5
160x $20 or $25
40x $100
Not cheap if in clay, either Paulson or CPC custom (there is always the option of off-the-shelf CPCs, including the Key Wests).
If 600, then
80x ND fracs
200x $1
200x $5
100x $20 or $25
20x $100
I kinda like this ideaI give out barrels of quarters and $1s until they are all on the table.