what's the vibe in your home game? (2 Viewers)

Last nite in Chino, CA
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Usually .25/.50 NLHE, single table cash games, but sometimes .25/.25, and I introduced .25/.25 with a .25 BBA which I thought was a nice bridge between the two. Usually pretty chill. I bought in with $20, cashed out $100 which is a good night.
 
Yea, sounds like if the stakes go up, the play will become a bit more thoughtful as pot sizes become more meaningful. Always good to find that perfect line.
 
I missed this thread before. Been playing with the same group once per month for about 20 years. Most of you would probably find our group boring. We always play $20 buy in tournaments, 2 in a night. Usually 7-8 players. I host in a decent basement setup most of the time with tables I made. The best thing is that it's a group with never any problems! Nobody being a jerk, nobody getting too drunk, nobody ruining my stuff. Like I said probably a snooze fest for most based on what I read here!
 
Jake14mw said:
I missed this thread before. Been playing with the same group once per month for about 20 years. Most of you would probably find our group boring. We always play $20 buy in tournaments, 2 in a night. Usually 7-8 players. I host in a decent basement setup most of the time with tables I made. The best thing is that it's a group with never any problems! Nobody being a jerk, nobody getting too drunk, nobody ruining my stuff. Like I said probably a snooze fest for most based on what I read here!
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Sounds great to me.
 
Jake14mw said:
I missed this thread before. Been playing with the same group once per month for about 20 years. Most of you would probably find our group boring. We always play $20 buy in tournaments, 2 in a night. Usually 7-8 players. I host in a decent basement setup most of the time with tables I made. The best thing is that it's a group with never any problems! Nobody being a jerk, nobody getting too drunk, nobody ruining my stuff. Like I said probably a snooze fest for most based on what I read here!
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My kind of game. I host monthly $50 tournaments with a group much like this.
 
I just had to decide to remove a person from our invite list. Never a fun or easy decision.

The guy has always trended towards "sour", but the last three tournaments all he does is complain about everything... this last couple of weeks he even complains about other players being "too loud". Me and my sons (it is a group project we run) decided that we are not in the business of inviting people over to have fun, and then telling them not to have fun. It does pose a dilemma:

Said sour player, brought a REALLY NICE guy at some point, and we thoroughly enjoy our time with his buddy. We would prefer not to lose him... just his sourpuss buddy. Does anyone think this is a reality that can be achieved... or does the baby get thrown out with the bath water in a situation like this??

Your advice is appreciated...
 
DeadheadDave said:
I just had to decide to remove a person from our invite list. Never a fun or easy decision.

The guy has always trended towards "sour", but the last three tournaments all he does is complain about everything... this last couple of weeks he even complains about other players being "too loud". Me and my sons (it is a group project we run) decided that we are not in the business of inviting people over to have fun, and then telling them not to have fun. It does pose a dilemma:

Said sour player, brought a REALLY NICE guy at some point, and we thoroughly enjoy our time with his buddy. We would prefer not to lose him... just his sourpuss buddy. Does anyone think this is a reality that can be achieved... or does the baby get thrown out with the bath water in a situation like this??

Your advice is appreciated...
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Aw, sorry that's caused some stress. I think it depends on how close the two are versus how much the good buddy enjoys your game. I think not much can be done other than let the right people know they are welcome, then hope.

Although, if sour guy has been a player for a while maybe a quick chat can avoid it all. Check if he's okay and mention you'd like to see him happier during games. If doesn't work may be time to say bye.
 
DeadheadDave said:
I just had to decide to remove a person from our invite list. Never a fun or easy decision.

The guy has always trended towards "sour", but the last three tournaments all he does is complain about everything... this last couple of weeks he even complains about other players being "too loud". Me and my sons (it is a group project we run) decided that we are not in the business of inviting people over to have fun, and then telling them not to have fun. It does pose a dilemma:

Said sour player, brought a REALLY NICE guy at some point, and we thoroughly enjoy our time with his buddy. We would prefer not to lose him... just his sourpuss buddy. Does anyone think this is a reality that can be achieved... or does the baby get thrown out with the bath water in a situation like this??

Your advice is appreciated...
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Definitely savable. Just start inviting the friend, let them make the choice. If you want to be active you can mention that you're no longer inviting the sourpuss. If they ask why you can explain. Then its on them if they want to continue coming and you wash your hands of it.


"Hey Frank, next game is 7:47 next Monday, let me know if you can make it.

By the way, we aren't inviting Ross any more. He didn't seem like a good fit for our group but hope he finds a quieter game."



To answer OP's original question, my game is like Planet of the Apes. Apes together, strong; they've realized that, although I'm the zookeeper, I am powerless once they gang together. Ridiculous.
 
NotRealNameNoSir said:
Definitely savable. Just start inviting the friend, let them make the choice. If you want to be active you can mention that you're no longer inviting the sourpuss. If they ask why you can explain. Then its on them if they want to continue coming and you wash your hands of it.


"Hey Frank, next game is 7:47 next Monday, let me know if you can make it.

By the way, we aren't inviting Ross any more. He didn't seem like a good fit for our group but hope he finds a quieter game."



To answer OP's original question, my game is like Planet of the Apes. Apes together, strong; they've realized that, although I'm the zookeeper, I am powerless once they gang together. Ridiculous.
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Thats the approach I was going to take, simply stop inviting the one guy, and keep inviting the other... but the kink in that is when they discuss with one another "Hey are you going to Dave's tonight?" That is what makes it to where I pretty much have to have the "confrontation" with sourpuss. I do confrontation for a living, so its not a concern... just that we like to be "off work" mode when we are off work.
 
drdr said:
Aw, sorry that's caused some stress. I think it depends on how close the two are versus how much the good buddy enjoys your game. I think not much can be done other than let the right people know they are welcome, then hope.

Although, if sour guy has been a player for a while maybe a quick chat can avoid it all. Check if he's okay and mention you'd like to see him happier during games. If doesn't work may be time to say bye.
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If I thought there was a way to correct his behavior, I would be having "that talk" with him all day long... it just doesn't seem like a reasonable request to make of someone: "Hey... be happy!" He brings the wrong kind of energy to our group, that is the main problem at hand.

I am going to call his buddy tonight, and let him know what is going on and leave it in his lap.
 
DeadheadDave said:
Thats the approach I was going to take, simply stop inviting the one guy, and keep inviting the other... but the kink in that is when they discuss with one another "Hey are you going to Dave's tonight?" That is what makes it to where I pretty much have to have the "confrontation" with sourpuss. I do confrontation for a living, so its not a concern... just that we like to be "off work" mode when we are off work.
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Yup, I'd get ahead of it. Mention to friend you won't be inviting sourpuss.

Negative player who is constantly negative has negative reaction to being called negative:
 
NotRealNameNoSir said:
Yup, I'd get ahead of it. Mention to friend you won't be inviting sourpuss.

Negative player who is constantly negative has negative reaction to being called negative:
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Called the friend, this is much better in that format then in text/email. Told him I felt weird talking out of class… then just told him. He “knows his friend”, and knows him well. Said he appreciates the continued invites of who I want to invite, it’s our game. He will still attend. He enjoys the vibe.

He admitted that it will be awkward when he is asked about it, but that he would just say that he should call me.
 
DeadheadDave said:
Called the friend, this is much better in that format then in text/email. Told him I felt weird talking out of class… then just told him. He “knows his friend”, and knows him well. Said he appreciates the continued invites of who I want to invite, it’s our game. He will still attend. He enjoys the vibe.

He admitted that it will be awkward when he is asked about it, but that he would just say that he should call me.
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