Poker Tracker Auto-Rate Rules and Player Types--Part One
First, I'd like to start my first showing my PokerTracker Auto-Rate Rules:
The first thing that you'll notice after you import these into PokerTracker is that there are 5 "priority" categories. The purpose behind these categories is that they highlight players you should be aware of, whether positively or negatively. In part one of this series, I'm going to examine a few of these player types, tell you about them, and tell you effective ways to beat them.
Extra Loose:
The first priority player is the "Extra Loose" player type. This player has a VP$IP of 50% or higher. (Note: This refers to full-ring games, NOT 6-max) This player is truly bad. In my research (millions of observed hands) this player is the single biggest loser of all the player types. This is the kind of player who watches the WSOP on TV, and watches Josh Arieh go all-in with 42o and win and says, "I can do that, too." Position doesn't matter, chip stack doesn't matter. Pretty much nothing matters to them, and they play that way. For the most part, the only way they beat you is by playing tons of hands and getting lucky. Beating them? Take your premium hands and ram them down their throats. You will make money off them with AQ vs. A2 and will have them drawing thin or dead frequently. Don't try to bluff them, because most players like this will just call you down. When dealing with a player like this, check their aggression factors. Some will have AF-T's under 1, which make them players that you want to follow around like a puppy. They will donk off money to you so eagerly, it's almost like you signed a backing deal with them. Others are considered "maniacs," who are extra loose and extra aggressive (AF-T over 2). They will be dealt with in another player type, and have to be carefully watched, but if played properly, can be just as profitable for you.
Calling Station:
Another extremely profitable opponent. This player never saw a bet he wouldn't call. He nearly calls more than he bets and raises combined. This is the weakest player you will play against, and yet they can be so frustrating. Instead of the phone icon, there should be a blinking sign over their name that says, "Don't Bluff Me!" These players will make what a solid player knows is just a stupid, stupid call and will hit just often enough to make them think they're right. This player will just call, call, call, so make your plays with them when you have a solid hand that is relatively protected from draws. If you flop a set on a rainbow flop against one of these lovelies, and they call your pot-sized bet, then call another on the turn, then lead the river, then it's very likely they drew out on you--call only with a read and at your own risk.
Also, since these players are generally so passive, and at least "semi-loose," when they decide to wake up and be aggressive, watch out--they usually have the goods. These players will go to showdown more than normal, so if you have a quality hand, oblige them and take their money, but the best advice against this player again is--Don't Bluff. They won't believe you and will call you down with a pair of two and bust your aggressively played AK in a heartbeat.
Showdown Muppet:
Another VERY preferred and truly bad opponent. These players go to showdown with the losing hand so often you'd think they were playing Razz. When you find one, take advantage, because they won't be around very long. This player likes to go to showdown and will do so with virtually anything. They're the kind of player to say, "Hey, look, I have a pair, let's rock!" And they won't let them go. Again, don't bluff them, because they'll go to showdown with anything--a pair, two pair, a draw, ace-high--and expect fully to win. Disappoint them, and thank me later.
More player types in Part Two.
Autorate Rules Begin
Aggression:N
ARI_3 1 Extra Loose
1 5 50.01 99.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 50.01 and 99.00
ARI_12 2 Calling Station
15 5 0.01 1.25 Aggression Factor - Total is between 0.01 and 1.25
3 5 34.00 99.00 Went To Showdown % is between 34.00 and 99.00
1 1 21.01 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is greater than 21.01
ARI_4 3 Showdown Muppet
4 5 1.25 29.00 Won $ At Showdown % is between 1.25 and 29.00
3 1 15.00 Went To Showdown % is greater than 15.00
ARI_7 4 Ultra-Aggressor
15 2 2.00 Aggression Factor - Total is greater than or equal to 2.00
17 2 1.75 Aggression Factor - Turn is greater than or equal to 1.75
18 2 1.75 Aggression Factor - River is greater than or equal to 1.75
ARI_6 5 Bad Weak Tight
3 5 1.25 18.00 Went To Showdown % is between 1.25 and 18.00
4 4 33.00 Won $ At Showdown % is less than or equal to 33.00
ARI_8 6 Semi-Loose Aggressive
1 5 21.00 35.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 21.00 and 35.00
15 1 1.50 Aggression Factor - Total is greater than 1.50
17 2 1.25 Aggression Factor - Turn is greater than or equal to 1.25
18 2 1.25 Aggression Factor - River is greater than or equal to 1.25
ARI_10 7 Loose Aggressive
1 5 35.00 99.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 35.00 and 99.00
15 1 1.50 Aggression Factor - Total is greater than 1.50
17 2 1.25 Aggression Factor - Turn is greater than or equal to 1.25
18 2 1.25 Aggression Factor - River is greater than or equal to 1.25
ARI_15 8 Tight Aggressive
1 3 21.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is less than 21.00
15 1 1.50 Aggression Factor - Total is greater than 1.50
17 2 1.25 Aggression Factor - Turn is greater than or equal to 1.25
18 2 1.25 Aggression Factor - River is greater than or equal to 1.25
ARI_2 9 Loose Passive (Fish)
1 5 35.00 99.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 35.00 and 99.00
15 5 0.01 1.25 Aggression Factor - Total is between 0.01 and 1.25
17 3 1.00 Aggression Factor - Turn is less than 1.00
18 3 1.00 Aggression Factor - River is less than 1.00
ARI_9 10 Tight Passive (Rock)
1 3 21.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is less than 21.00
15 5 0.01 1.25 Aggression Factor - Total is between 0.01 and 1.25
17 3 1.00 Aggression Factor - Turn is less than 1.00
18 3 1.00 Aggression Factor - River is less than 1.00
ARI_13 11 Semi-Loose Passive
15 5 0.01 1.25 Aggression Factor - Total is between 0.01 and 1.25
1 5 21.00 35.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 21.00 and 35.00
17 3 1.00 Aggression Factor - Turn is less than 1.00
18 3 1.00 Aggression Factor - River is less than 1.00
ARI_5 0 Tight Neutral/Unknown
1 3 21.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is less than 21.00
ARI_11 0 Semi-Loose Neutral/Unknown
1 5 21.00 35.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 21.00 and 35.00
ARI_14 0 Loose Neutral/Unknown
1 5 35.00 99.00 Vol. Put Money In Pot % is between 35.00 and 99.00
Autorate Rules End
The first thing that you'll notice after you import these into PokerTracker is that there are 5 "priority" categories. The purpose behind these categories is that they highlight players you should be aware of, whether positively or negatively. In part one of this series, I'm going to examine a few of these player types, tell you about them, and tell you effective ways to beat them.
Extra Loose:
The first priority player is the "Extra Loose" player type. This player has a VP$IP of 50% or higher. (Note: This refers to full-ring games, NOT 6-max) This player is truly bad. In my research (millions of observed hands) this player is the single biggest loser of all the player types. This is the kind of player who watches the WSOP on TV, and watches Josh Arieh go all-in with 42o and win and says, "I can do that, too." Position doesn't matter, chip stack doesn't matter. Pretty much nothing matters to them, and they play that way. For the most part, the only way they beat you is by playing tons of hands and getting lucky. Beating them? Take your premium hands and ram them down their throats. You will make money off them with AQ vs. A2 and will have them drawing thin or dead frequently. Don't try to bluff them, because most players like this will just call you down. When dealing with a player like this, check their aggression factors. Some will have AF-T's under 1, which make them players that you want to follow around like a puppy. They will donk off money to you so eagerly, it's almost like you signed a backing deal with them. Others are considered "maniacs," who are extra loose and extra aggressive (AF-T over 2). They will be dealt with in another player type, and have to be carefully watched, but if played properly, can be just as profitable for you.
Calling Station:
Another extremely profitable opponent. This player never saw a bet he wouldn't call. He nearly calls more than he bets and raises combined. This is the weakest player you will play against, and yet they can be so frustrating. Instead of the phone icon, there should be a blinking sign over their name that says, "Don't Bluff Me!" These players will make what a solid player knows is just a stupid, stupid call and will hit just often enough to make them think they're right. This player will just call, call, call, so make your plays with them when you have a solid hand that is relatively protected from draws. If you flop a set on a rainbow flop against one of these lovelies, and they call your pot-sized bet, then call another on the turn, then lead the river, then it's very likely they drew out on you--call only with a read and at your own risk.
Also, since these players are generally so passive, and at least "semi-loose," when they decide to wake up and be aggressive, watch out--they usually have the goods. These players will go to showdown more than normal, so if you have a quality hand, oblige them and take their money, but the best advice against this player again is--Don't Bluff. They won't believe you and will call you down with a pair of two and bust your aggressively played AK in a heartbeat.
Showdown Muppet:
Another VERY preferred and truly bad opponent. These players go to showdown with the losing hand so often you'd think they were playing Razz. When you find one, take advantage, because they won't be around very long. This player likes to go to showdown and will do so with virtually anything. They're the kind of player to say, "Hey, look, I have a pair, let's rock!" And they won't let them go. Again, don't bluff them, because they'll go to showdown with anything--a pair, two pair, a draw, ace-high--and expect fully to win. Disappoint them, and thank me later.
More player types in Part Two.
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