MonkerSolver FAQ
Some more common questions and reference information for MonkerSolver users — rake cap millichip values by stakes, moving your licence between PCs, node locking and internet access.
Read full article →MonkerSolver Troubleshooting: Fixes for the Most Common Errors
Out of memory errors, crashes mid-solve, won't open, running slow — every common MonkerSolver problem and how to fix it, including VNC connection issues for server users.
How to Run MonkerSolver on Linux — Ubuntu 22.04 Server Guide
Save money on Windows licensing by running MonkerSolver on a Linux server. A complete step by step guide including all the errors we hit and how to fix them.
MonkerSolver Server Guide: What You Need and What It Costs
A real player's guide to running MonkerSolver on a dedicated server — specs, costs, setup and what you actually need to solve any sim you want.
MonkerSolver vs PioSolver: Pros, Cons and Which Should You Buy?
An honest comparison of both solvers from a PLO player who has used both — covering price, hardware, studying style and which is right for you.
MonkerSolver Trainer: Get Reps In on the Spots You Want to Work On
How to use the built-in MonkerSolver trainer for preflop and postflop drilling — loading sims, configuring settings and training turn and river spots.
MonkerSolver Part 4: Running Turn and River Simulations
Two methods for running turn sims — single card analysis for specific spots, and the all-turns trick that solves every runout at once. Part 4 of our MonkerSolver series.
MonkerSolver Part 3: Using the Scripting Tool to Batch Solve Flops
Queue up entire lists of boards and let MonkerSolver solve them automatically overnight. A game changer for serious board texture analysis.
MonkerSolver Part 2: Running Your First Flop Simulations
How to build flop sims, load ranges from your preflop tree, and configure bet sizings for different board textures.
MonkerSolver Part 1: A Beginner's Guide to Running Your First HU PLO Preflop Sim
Part 1: Step by step guide to running your first HU PLO preflop simulation, from setup to saving your GTO baseline.
The True Cost of Rake in Heads-Up Poker
A data-driven comparison of NL and PLO rake using 20,000 real hands. PLO players pay roughly double — and the gap widens at higher caps.
Why We Created PlodAlong — And What We're Trying to Do
We're PLO players who got tired of leaving money on the table with bad rakeback deals. Here's why we built PlodAlong.
Where the Name Came From
Our poker journey has been quite the ride — sometimes flying, sometimes just plodding. Here's the story behind the name.