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Originally Posted by podbelski  Q1. In HUSnG, I like that struggle at the beginning where skill does matter a lot, but all ends up in robotic push-folds which I see is a big coinflipping overall. I understand it is inevitable consequence of game flow, yes it is the best way to play, and that kinda makes SnGs less attractive for me. Am I missing smth here, or is it truly the drawback of SnGs that doesn't exist in HU cash games? |
There is guys like mientjeuh, croixdawg, livb/adonis and skilled_sox who are crushing highstakes turbo HUSNGs, saying that endgame doesn't require skill is plain ignorance.
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| Q2. What are the drawbacks of HU cash in comparison? I see it is higher rake and that's it? Suppose you play with the guy same skill level as yourself, so in HUSnG it's like a flip who wins in long run with a tiny rake, but in HU cash it's the same flip but both are raked hard. Please comment on this
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It's a different game imo, pros and cons between these two are just personal preferences imo. US sites don't have micro (well, below NL50) HU cash, so that's also a reason why HUSNGs are often recommended for beginning players.
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| Q3. Player pool/skill level. I'm primary interested in HU Cash NL50/NL100, what could be the same "difficulty" level at HUSnGs? Is it easier or harder to find weak players at SnGs?
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As they are completely different game you can't really directly compare them in difficulty... I'd say that ~$50 HUSNGs are equivalent to NL100.
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Q4. ATM, I'm really enjoying microSnGs for two reaons: cheaply grasping HU dynamics, and they are fun no kidding  My question is can I see it this way: learning at HUSnG with the aim of totally transitioning to HU Cash later as it is "better"? I know at least Chinz and Nostalgica should have their own opinions why do they prefer one or another, would be pleased if you guys say something about it here |
All the flipping at HUSNGs tilt the f out of me, that's why I prefer cash. If you want to become a good HU cash player, I would start at HU cash, unless you don't think you have enough bankroll for NL50, in which case micro HUSNGs are the only choice.
Learning any form of poker will probably help you to become a better player in another variation, but playing HUSNGs to learn how to play HU cash (or the other way around) doesn't really make sense imo.