Youre half right - who wants to say I told you so

**Bushie** · 02-03-2018, 09:28 PM

I only have one drink if I've had a good session.

How much did you blow because of this trip-up, if you dont mind me asking?

**Joe Mama** · 02-04-2018, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by Planisphere

I tried drinking for first time in order to disguise myself as a counter (also I was confident that I wouldn't really change any of my plays even if i'm drunk), but as a player who only wong-in at TC +5 or above, drinking made me impatient and bet $100 (which is the minimum) at all TC's and lost $3000 in few hours.

Drinking makes you bold and impatient, and I mean bold as in stupidly bold. Although I made it back in next few days, I really regret it...

If you are a drinker, I suggest you practice on a simulator(computer) while drinking and compare error rate to sober simulated play. This will give you insight on drinking and playing.

**Bigdaddy** · 02-04-2018, 03:27 PM

For regular drinkers that can handle and manage their intake, a couple of drinks might actually sharpen focus. There's a sweet spot and then a law of diminishing marginal utility that kicks in. If you can't manage it, then you should not drink at the tables.

**Freightman** · 02-04-2018, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Joe Mama

If you are a drinker, I suggest you practice on a simulator(computer) while drinking and compare error rate to sober simulated play. This will give you insight on drinking and playing.

I don't drink and okay - harly ever ever. Never heard it put into perspective like u have. So simp,e, its ridiculously smart. Drinkers should take heed.

**Ustonzen** · 02-05-2018, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by Bushie

I only have one drink if I've had a good session.

How much did you blow because of this trip-up, if you dont mind me asking?

I dont want to think about it...

**Joe Mama** · 02-05-2018, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

For regular drinkers that can handle and manage their intake, a couple of drinks might actually sharpen focus. There's a sweet spot and then a law of diminishing marginal utility that kicks in. If you can't manage it, then you should not drink at the tables.

There is research that confirms what you state. That "sweet spot" is small with your liver driving you one way away from it while consumption pushes in the opposite direction away from it. I am a recovered alcoholic, and I know for me one drink triggers a craving for more and pushes me rapidly through the "sweet spot". This may not be the case for someone else.

**Planisphere** · 02-05-2018, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Ustonzen

I dont want to think about it...

I'm really curious as well...could be a good heads-up for people who haven't made the mistake yet..

**Stealth** · 02-05-2018, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash

I always try to make it clear to those I befriend/ teach/team-up with, etc.

It is not a good idea to thank me publicly.

There are some who dislike me and saying anything positive about me ...

FYI, As I hope you know, I am not one of your detractors, I commend what you do and what you teach. Does not mean we have to agree on all things and I am fine with that.