That didn't take as long as projected. Given the stack sizes and blind structure I had expected the tourney to go longer than it did. Previously I had poo-poo'ed the idea of using the same structure from a large field event for a small tourney but by just cutting down the round lengths the blinds are OK for a little one or two table affair. I think part of the accelerated conclusion came from the antes which drain off people's stacks faster than just blinds alone. Starting off with two short handed tables would seemingly have sped up the action as well. Overall I thought the progression was smooth which is again partly due to the effect of antes bleeding off chips more gradually instead of lopping off a chunk once an orbit. I still prefer deeper starting stacks but 90xBB stacks were workable. I cannot fathom how they played $1500 buy in events with T1500 in chips and 25/50 starting stacks. That sounds like pure donk-fest poker in comparison.
Any feedback? We can throw this structure into the rotation if there is enough demand.
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I thought it was almost *just* right.. good length, and the antes definitely added some incentive to take down pots preflop. I'd say the head up battle could've gone even longer - we had tons of play, and played thru two levels. Maybe shorten that a bit? Dunno... Other than that, great length, I would say.
@Jeh
That's what she said.
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