Tracking Software vs Pen and Paper

[traperkeeper]

Just curious who uses what? I hear people asking how to keep track of their stats on sites such as Cake or having problems importing hands.

I downloaded the trial version of PT a long time ago I used it and then thought meh...Ill just get graph paper and a notepad from staples.

I know it's not as detailed as PT is but I can at least keep track of my winrate and # of hands played etc. I also try to keep important notes on players down on paper aswell.

I know the software is beneficial to everyone but I laugh when someone avoids a site because it is not compatible with the software, as if their game is totally dependent on the software.

After all these programs haven't been around forever and poker players have been keeping stats of themselves for ages.

So how do you keep track of your progress?

[tmiby]

Keeping track of your own stats, is one thing. Maybe can be done roughly with pen and paper.

Keeping track of your opponents requires a shipload of paper and pens.


Having a HUD requires some post-its.

[podbelski]

At first I played without any software, that were fun time, I remember I didn't even knew how to write: poker or pokor?

Then I've got trials of PT3&HEM, but was too inexperienced to get the most out of them.

Later I moved to Cake network, and played totally relying on my own skills and in-built noting engine.

Now, the more my skills grow the more I love that HUD/tracking programs help... I can play well without them, though it's like lacking your glasses while suffering from a myopia.

[Silverthunder]

on pen and paper, you cannot retrieve notes on players quick enough. ONce you have notes on like 500 players, it will just take too long to find your notes in the heat of battle