Top Scores for the year so far (date result was posted to this thread):
Cons 150 Jan 12 (15 of 18 points positions, all but 1st, 16th, and 18th)
Pirates 122 Jul 29 (1st-8th place and 17th)
Pirates 121 Aug 29
Pirates 120 April 5
Outlaws 116 May 20
Pirates 116 Jul 11
Cons 115 Jan17
Pirates 115 June 28
Pirates 108 Feb 5
Pirates 106 Feb 6
Renegades 105 Jan 29
Cons 105 Sept 17
Outlaws 104 Apr 14
Pirates 104 Jul 9
Cons 103 Jul 23
Renegades 103 Feb 15
Pirates 101 Feb 22
Goiod jobs Gades, Congrats to John for a well earned win, I think that is the 2nd one in short order. I could not make the points tonight, my streak is over, LOL.
What follows is what was posted by Sarah, in several League Chat GroupsâŠ
Hello Replay members. Please join us in remembering Jen (JenGen7) in a special MTT game originated and hosted by Muckers/TPP/Forever Phil leagues. Sadly, Jenny passed on from this life on August 11th after complications from surgeries on a brain tumor. Although Jen was with us briefly on Replay and in Leagues, her impact was profound. Through her friendships, her kindness, her generosity, and her devotion to her friends and leagues. She made others feel listened to and cared for; even strangers. This was just a glimpse of her impact virtually to us on Replay. In Jenâs professional life, she was a nurse, author, editor, publisher, and volunteer. In her personal life she was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, sister, wife, and friend. She spent decades devoted to her loved ones and once she finally had a chance to pursue her passions, dreams, and hobbies she did so. She did so by relocating to Bristow to attend Cornerstone Church, writing (including 15 books!); she partnered with friends and founded a publishing partnership where she gave her insight, struggles, and experience in efforts of encouraging success among her partners. During her free time, she of course joined and blessed us here on Replay. She volunteered her time with friends to form a league in remembrance of everyoneâs friend, Phil (Mr_Monk), and even volunteered on Replay writing blogs that shined a light on things that may have not had a chance to be lit. A statement by Dan (Franklyl) regarding her devotion to her league and her resilience, âShe was keen on seeing the league survive and grow⊠She was the driving force behind Forever Phil up until she had to undergo surgery on a brain tumor that ultimately took her life so soonâŠI saw Jenny go through some highs and lows during the short time we had working and chatting together and she kept going through the disappointing moments⊠Rest In Peace, Jenny. It has been an honour and a pleasure to have known and worked with you.â For many of us, we were enlightened by her bubbly, kind, and humorous demeanor. She found humor and light in almost every situation, including her many health challenges. A statement by Bill (Doon), âForever Philâs Lightening Pairs was launched this May. In early June, I was venting out loud in Jennyâs presence, I said something along the lines of⊠had I known beforehand how much time and effort running a League would be demanding of me, I would not have taken it on. Jenny calmly and without any emotion simply said⊠âWelcome to my world, quit whiningâ and that set me straight.â Another message by Doon showing Jenâs commitment and perseverance, âSadly, there came a point in time when Jenny could not participate as fully as she once did, and then she had the stroke which seriously impacted her stride when it came to being around and involved. She made every effort to still give all of us the same level of effort and commitment before the setback health-wise occurred⊠Jenny was [and still is] a selfless, warm, inviting, helpful, gracious, understanding and humble soul. I will continue to miss her wit and unbridled determination.â
While we were all waiting to hear the updates on Jennyâs recent battle, we all were also waiting for that celebratory moment that she was well and okay. Then we received the tragic news regarding Jenâs passing. Tragic passings happen without notice each and every day. Please let this be a reminder that life is short. Life is short and itâs so fragile, and can be taken from us in an instant. Donât wait to celebrate life just on birthdays or occasions, celebrate life each and every day. Forgive more, argue less, understand and accept, and live life the way you want to live your life. If you want to go on that trip, DO IT. If you want to dye your hair purple, let it be VIBRANT. Let the people you love know you love them. You donât have to tell the people you dislike that you dislike them⊠But try to understand that being misunderstood is often not intentional and is okay. We are all human. We have similar likes and dislikes, as much as we have different likes and dislikes. Regardless of any indifference, or where we are in this world, everyone deserves respect, everyone deserves understanding, compassion, to be treated with dignity, and to be treated with kindness. Jen, like Phil, inhabited this belief and pursuit, and is something we can all learn from and hopefully act upon in our own lives. We all deserve to.
Jenny will be sorely missed by so many, including the many who only knew her virtually. Please join us in celebrating and remembering Jenny tonight in the special memorial game at 5pm EST in the Team Play Poker League. If you are not currently a member and wish to join us, please let SarahFra, LadyCon, or Flashlight know and one of us can get you added quickly. While remembering Jen today, please remember she would want you to celebrate. While we celebrate her life, her impact, she would also want us to celebrate ourselves.
This is the first time in my life that I have ever publicly posted a comment of any type to any subject matter. This should indicate how strong my feelings are toward what Iâm about to say. Last night I was called down by several of my team mates when I placed a large bet holding AA with a slightly above average stack. One of my mates was small or big blind that I am not sure of however I do remember that person had a smaller stack than mind. There were 4 or 5 players in between myself and my team mate. Of all players mucked their hands and thatâs when the comments started coming towards me. Some were, " I have folded AA at times", and that could be true as I myself have mucked AA at least 4 times when I was bet INTO! In this case I was first to act, not betted into. I had no idea what the 4/5 players between us how they were going to play their hands or what my team mate was going to do should they make a bet. I thought the comments toward me were harsh and out of place. To turn on a team mate in such a manner is not something I want to be a part of, therefore I will not be a part of the Pirates going forward.
Hi Heather, As you know, I am your adversary on the table being a Renegade. I was not at your table then so I did not know about this incident.
You are a good player, and the Pirates are a superior team; I have mentioned this to Michael how good the Pirates are, but let me encourage you not to leave your team because of this. Perhaps, they were harsh when they should not have, but in life, we need to let some things go.
Magnanimous encourages you to stay with your pirates. Just my two cents
@Heather1 First of all I agree with you, unless your teammate was in the Big Blind and wouldnât be able to call without going all in, you werenât in the wrong. It actually is a great way to get the other players to fold and pass. It is ironic because that scenario happened to @Magnanimous last night and he didnât complain and just mounted a comeback to the final table. Team poker is a balancing act between helping your teammates and knocking out the other teams. Please donât let a few comments drive you away. I think you are a great teammate and a great player.
Heather
You are a fantastic player; it would be a great loss for the Pirates if you left.
Your poker instincts are fantastic. Please reconsider.
Sacrifices are a complicated process in team poker. Balancing the team as a whole and your own survival is difficult when the blinds get big.
I am going to tell you what I would have done in the hand in question.
But first I will show a scinario where I make a sacrifice around the same time your situation was happening.
Hand Number 1
Here is the hand
In this situation I have a great hand, cm is in small blind, Ryan is in big blind, Dustin is in big stack behind me. Both cm and Ryan are 2 big blind stacks, I am not in a position to pass with blocker (Dustin) behind me, nor should I having only 2 big blinds myselfe. My decision is to fold and allow the two pirates to face the big stack if he calls, if they are so inclined to procede. If I raise in this position and big stack comes over the top of me I risk crippling three Pirates. Folding is my only option.
Hand number 2
In this hand I am in big blind with under two BB SBs left in my stack.
Table is short handed, if you had a great hand a raise of 2000 would be ideal, this would allow a possible pass to me. But a raise to 7000 clears the players behind you but does not allow a pass oppoortunity for me, and with small blind coming at me next, this is a player crippleing situation. my only option is to fold or go all in, risk loss to big hand from teammate.
Hand number 3
The hand you are refering to.
In this hand you had pocket AA, cm was short stack in SB and Ryan was second short stack in BB.
In this situation I would have just called or raised one BB leading others to believe I had Ak or other and letting teamates know I have big hand, shifting to a trap/ pass attempt. I would have let it play out behind me and see what happens, the three players behind you have no idea you are trapping them, and your teammates have an option to act on their own, letting them decide to call or fold or go all in.
You will see others do things differently I am only saying what I would have done.
As it turned out Dee had pocket JJ and went all in in front of the two players in the blinds, possibly they would have folded had you only called, and you would have been against Dee heads up anyway. I know thats hypothetical answer and not everything works out the way we all want in poker.
Consider it just one game, one game of many where some days we are stars and some days we go out first.
Stay with us and be the star you are, I have watched you since you started and know itâs only a matter of time before you master all the scenarios this team game throws at us.
Michael
Heather, I was gone over the weekend, went to watch WSU play, so I wasnât able to play in Sundayâs game, so didnât see what happened. I am a newer player. I have made mistakes. I have also had happened what you describe where I raise and a teammate calls all in, except teammates did not makes harsh comments, and the teammate that called all in, said my raise was fine, and that they wanted their chips to goto a teammate, instead of another team.
Itâs sad that you went through that. Your a nice player, and a good player, and I hope that you donât quit, and come back and have fun, play, etc. Thanks for being a nice player, good player, good teammate, and for your contributions to the atmosphere, environment, team, game, etc.
Dear Heather: First, let me say, you are one of the
toughest Pirates I go up against every DW game.
I know I am not the only one who feels that way.
P.S. I hope you have been overwhelmed with messages
begging you not to leave. This is mine. Please donât leaveâ„
Be Kind EveryoneâŠWe never know what one is going thru.
Yes, from teammates especially is harsh and Heather I enjoy playing with you and hope you stay, whether as a Pirate or change of teams as some have done in the past.
I would hope the offending Pirates have texted you and all wrongs been righted. May God Bless!
Heather, in the hand you had pocket Aâs, you did absolutely the right thing and took out an opponent in the process. If anyone on your team thinks you were wrong then they have NO idea how to play team poker. If youâre not happy with your current team, Outlaws would love to have you. And since I was wrong in insinuating Michael was Sharonâs right hand man apparently he is Captain of Pirates. If not, then the Captain should be the one trying to settle things. Youâre a good player Heather and hope you stayâŠyou do know team pokerâŠ
