KISS, Bluebook II, weirdo-bashing, etc.

[st3_raw]

Hi everyone,
So what say you all of Renzey's material? I've heard very good things, namely that he gives fresh insights and his articulation is keen. I am at about the intermidiate level of knowledge and technique. I have read a few books so far, including Professional Blackjack, which I found to be more of a reference book than a good read. Wong can't write worth a damn. I don't plan on learning the upper-level counting techniques, namely because the law of dimishing returns seems to be in full effect here. I don't really plan on reading very many more books--especially by weirdos who I simply CANNOT relate to, like Snyder...God save me if I ever think big sunglasses with a bushy beard, a silly hat and a stupid vest is a good look--sorry, Bishop Snyder. I am generally attracted to the KISS philosphy in whatever I do (although this is usually in constant battle with my innate OCD!). Is Bluebook II a worthwhile read? Can you give me a "top 3 essential book" list?

Thanks guys,
st3_raw

[nc-tom]

Renzys BB2 is a great read I would recommend it. It is one of my favorite BJ books. Since you have already Dis,ed 2 of my other favorite books could only still recommed blackjack attack.

[sagefr0g]

BB2 is articulate. seems as if that's what your looking for. Renzey has the gift of explaining things clearly.
have to say Blackbelt in Blackjack is also excellent.

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by st3_raw

God save me if I ever think big sunglasses with a bushy beard, a silly hat and a stupid vest is a good look

You're right, it's a terrible look...but it's a great disguise!

-Sonny-

[Preston]

This is my fav. blackjack book. I actually started using the Mentor count in the back and it's been pretty successful for me, even though it's a bit tougher than the hi lo system it is ore efficient.

Just wish I had a bigger bankroll to work with.

[st3_raw]

Great, thanks guys.

[Cass]

Originally Posted by Preston

This is my fav. blackjack book. I actually started using the Mentor count in the back and it's been pretty successful for me, even though it's a bit tougher than the hi lo system it is ore efficient.

Just wish I had a bigger bankroll to work with.

I wish i was mentaly competent enough to use the mentor count and all of the 80 indices!!! Kiss III works great for me!

[Preston]

YEah, mentor count was a bit rough to learn. You count every card except 8's.


If there is one thing I've been good at in my life, it is memorizing. I have the VIN number of every car I have ever owned memorized. Pretty messed up, eh?

Mentor ain't much different from Zen tho. I think two counters using these systems would be able to work together.