Overview of Stud Indicator:
Stud Indicator has been designed by the same people behind HoldEm Indicator and Omaha Indicator. The software is the version "Stud" of HoldEm Indicator and is, at base, an odds calculator. Many options have been added and Stud Indicator can also be used as software tracking. Statistics for tracking are very basic, but allow beginner/novice players to tame the tracking software. Stud Indicator supports parts of 7 cards Stud, including Razz.
Stud Indicator installation:
Just like the other software from the creators of Stud Indicator, the installation could be simpler: you download the software, and installation is done with a single click. Stud Indicator will automatically detect tables on which you play and voila. No configuration is required!
Ease of use:
Stud Indicator has several features, but yet it is surprising simple. The interface is simple and very visual.
Features:
Once the software is installed, it will automatically detect the open tables, giving you access to the HUD and the odds calculator. Although Stud Indicator does not replace a software such as HoldEm Manager or PokerTracker, players enjoy statistics databases offered by HUD's Stud Indicator, allowing beginners to tame the VPIP, PFR, aggression Factor, WTSD, etc.
Stud Indicator also lets you do not have to memorize cards foldees: Stud Indicator will be remembered in your place! This is especially useful for players who multitablent, allowing to take account of all the "dead cards". These deadcards are removed in the calculation of your outs.
Stud Indicator is one of the only odds calculator available for Stud. The software displays the "Win odds", both for the High than Low. The same implementation-guard is necessary however: the odds calculators should never replace your "common sense". The odds calculators that provide minimum guidance and do not take into account all facets of the game.
Supported sites:
For the moment, Stud Indicator only supports FullTilt Poker, PokerStars and PartyPoker.
Variations and types of games supported:
Parts of Stud, Stud Hi-Lo and Razz are supported by Stud Indicator.
Trial version:
Stud Indicator trial version only works on the parties in play money. Therefore, it is not possible to test the software on real money tables.
Updates / support:
Stud Indicator exists since March 2010. Several updates have been made since. As for the other products of the creators of Stud Indicator, support is fast and efficient.
Conclusion:
Stud Indicator is an interesting software for Stud/Razz players. Very few software exist for this variant, and Stud Indicator will greatly help Stud players to improve their performance. The software does not take decisions on your behalf: therefore the simple use of this software not transformed you in player who wins by magic! However, it will no doubt improve your game!
PokerCollectif recommends this software players to Stud, Stud Hi-Lo and Razz.
