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Badugi population + plans

Population defaults
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Badugi / Grade 6 / Badugi population + plans

Population defaults

'Population defaults' (Badugi, G6): Believe pats until notes say otherwise; keep smooth threes and break pairs immediately.

Worked example

apply 'Population defaults' on smooth A23 draw-one plan. Write the board/doors, villain type, old line → new line, and why.

Common leak

nods through 'Population defaults', then defaults on smooth A23 draw-one plan the next time money goes in.

Drill

teach 'Population defaults' in 60 seconds with smooth A23 draw-one plan. Tag one live rep this week.

Practice habit

sticky-note the trigger for 'Population defaults' before your next Badugi session.

Drill

explain 'Population defaults' to your buddy without looking — if you stall, you don't own it yet for Badugi.

Practice habit

tag one Badugi hand this week where 'Population defaults' flips the action.

Remember

Change one Badugi decision this week. Notes beat vibes.

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