How do you deal with this?

paksat

paksat

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What's the best way to go about playing people that are more out to intimidate you/prove their dominance vs. just playing the game? Or better put how do YOU deal with these sorts of people.

looking to get some different perspectives because I plan on gambling with one of these characters in an upcoming tourney next week.

Personally i've always wondered whether it's better to play their little mind games or to just ignore it.

I've won and lost doing it both ways but I don't know which way to go with long term.

SO how bout you guys, when you play "that guy" kind of character.. what's going through your head pre-game, during and post-game?
 
Christ! Show 'em your avatar!:wink:

Assuming there is no real threat of physical violence...you can ask them to take it easy on you or deal with it internally.

I say fukc 'em and don't acknowledge them. They still have to make balls/ win more than I, no matter what comes out of the mouth.
 
paksat said:
What's the best way to go about playing people that are more out to intimidate you/prove their dominance vs. just playing the game?
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This would be easier to answer if you explained the type of player you're talking about it more detail. What do they do to intimidate? What does proving their dominance mean? Personally, I'm always hoping to "prove my dominance" every time I play someone (by winning!).

-Andrew
 
Black-Balled said:
Christ! Show 'em your avatar!:wink:

Assuming there is no real threat of physical violence...you can ask them to take it easy on you or deal with it internally.

I say fukc 'em and don't acknowledge them. They still have to make balls/ win more than I, no matter what comes out of the mouth.
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ask them to take it easy on me........:lmao:
 
I would let my game do the talking.... I feel I play much better when I am playing an a$$ -hole... I tend to be soft when playing a friendly player.... But thats just me....

I would say play the table and noone else... You are your worst enemy.... So hunker down, walk around the table and fire 'em in.... Send him to the losers bracket with a smile on your face.

Good Luck
 
Andrew Manning said:
This would be easier to answer if you explained the type of player you're talking about it more detail. What do they do to intimidate? What does proving their dominance mean? Personally, I'm always hoping to "prove my dominance" every time I play someone (by winning!).

-Andrew
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Body language.

You can just tell they're a ***** and don't care about anything except winning be it by cheating, lying or killing ( ok not so much the killing but you get the idea.. you're less then worthless to them and they are doing their best to make it known )
 
One idea: his first intimidating move you give him a mean "don't mess with me" glare followed perhaps by inserting earbuds. I don't think you want to risk the chance he will get under your skin. So I wouldn't think you want to go toe to toe in off table gamesmanship.

Regardess of any avenue you choose, you can't roll over to his pushy nature. That's apparently his move. If the above doesn't work or whatnot, maybe have a stock line at the ready, something like:

"Hey, why don't you lay off the bravado act this time and let's settle it on the table like two grown men." Ya gotta be firm, short and sweet with a bully IMO. Good luck, let us know how bad you stomp this assclown!
 
If you have confidence that you can win, then this is what I would do.Pick the place,game and table that you want it to take place. Go to that place,game,table and practice the speed of the break,banking and a good break spot . When you have the speed down then look him up . If it is a place that you both play and you know about when he is going to be there . Just wait for him , If you catch him by his self you can ask him. Do you want to some 9b or whatever your game is . And if he agrees walk him to the table you have been working on . You will have the advantage of a plan,you wont be chasing the table speed or characteristics . Don,t tell your friends what your planning . Just try to plan and execute
Good Luck
 
I personally like to dish it out right back at them. It's usually the ones who talk the most that can't take it coming back at them. If you can let it roll off you, that's my advice, if not, put in some earbuds and you won't have to listen to him.
 
Beat him to the punch. Before the match starts, just walk up to him and firmly tell him that when it's your shot, he better have his butt in the chair and not move or speak until it's his turn again.. The first time he does it, just stand up and stare him down. It's impossible for him to intimidate you if you are intimidating him!

Steve
 
I ignore. All I ever want to be thinking about is the match. Not what I'm going to say, or how I'm going to say it. Mostly because I don't speak during a match (unless spoken to). If you brush it off and ignore them, I think that will convey to them that you aren't buying into their sh*t, and therefore it could potentially de-rail their scheme.

When you're playing someone who is out to intimidate, the best feeling you'll ever have is this: You don't pay attention to them, you sit quietly and mind your business. You sit in your chair when it's not your turn, and when it is your turn, you win. You quietly shake his hand, and return to your chair without saying anything. Pisses them off like nothing else.
 
Be subtle and smooth

Ask him, "Have you ever seen the movie Deliverance?" Then tell him, "You sure do got pretty lips." If that don't shut them up, nothing will.
 
I'm just trying to figure out why it is that you want to play with a person like this? In my opinion, if he gets under your skin, and you know that he will, then you deserve whatever you get. Why waste time with an assclown like that?
MULLY
 
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