Do any of you "warm up" before hitting the tables?
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I'm either a degenerate that's playing too much or maybe I make a lot of mistakes, but I can't remember the last time I gave any thought away from the tables about anything other than the spread/ramp, and then only if I'm making a big change.
I do spend waaaay more time than necessary (like ever, probably) thinking about cover. I don't think I give off a bad vibe or fit the stereotype, but I always seem to attract the floor, and they are quick to engage me in conversation. I usually initiate it when they're standing there, though (and I do keep counting and play my game). They leave me alone after that, but it's probably because I'm not being aggressive enough, not because of some slickness I possess.
L.I.A.
I do spend waaaay more time than necessary (like ever, probably) thinking about cover. I don't think I give off a bad vibe or fit the stereotype, but I always seem to attract the floor, and they are quick to engage me in conversation. I usually initiate it when they're standing there, though (and I do keep counting and play my game). They leave me alone after that, but it's probably because I'm not being aggressive enough, not because of some slickness I possess.
L.I.A.
Very important. However long you've been playing, it's essential to be reviewing your charts on a regular basis, and practicing your skills.
And yes, off by 7 is frightening. Probably the best thing for you would be lots of table time at the smallest possible stakes, just to develop the frame of mind to be able to handle all distractions and never lose the count. If you're having errors of this magnitude, think about what might be causing them. Do you have trouble handling the negative numbers, or possibly make errors when crossing the boundary from negative to positive? Maybe consider devising indexes that allow you to use an initial running count of 50 or something, so you never have to use negative numbers? However, this won't work so well if you're making true count conversions.
And yes, off by 7 is frightening. Probably the best thing for you would be lots of table time at the smallest possible stakes, just to develop the frame of mind to be able to handle all distractions and never lose the count. If you're having errors of this magnitude, think about what might be causing them. Do you have trouble handling the negative numbers, or possibly make errors when crossing the boundary from negative to positive? Maybe consider devising indexes that allow you to use an initial running count of 50 or something, so you never have to use negative numbers? However, this won't work so well if you're making true count conversions.
The first 30 minutes of action are always awkward. After that, it doesn't feel forced. By the 2-hour mark, I'm humming along: it seems to get smoother with each passing hour.
Twice this week I caught myself counting people en route to the next casino: a man and a woman walking together counts as -3. I guess he's a king or jack, and she's a 9. A couple of little kids were +4.
I have to drill the indexes 3 times a week.
Twice this week I caught myself counting people en route to the next casino: a man and a woman walking together counts as -3. I guess he's a king or jack, and she's a 9. A couple of little kids were +4.
I have to drill the indexes 3 times a week.
How can you be sure of that? 
:laugh: Unless you can see a tape of your play later, you might not be as 100% as you think. I don't drink and play, but I know there are plenty of times when I am out and have had quite a bit to drink, I always think to myself, "geez, I am not even buzzed". A few minutes later, I am doing something stupid, like dancing naked on the pool table. :laugh:
:laugh: Unless you can see a tape of your play later, you might not be as 100% as you think. I don't drink and play, but I know there are plenty of times when I am out and have had quite a bit to drink, I always think to myself, "geez, I am not even buzzed". A few minutes later, I am doing something stupid, like dancing naked on the pool table. :laugh:
kewljason said:
How can you be sure of that? :laugh: Unless you can see a tape of your play later, you might not be as 100% as you think. I don't drink and play, but I know there are plenty of times when I am out and have had quite a bit to drink, I always think to myself, "geez, I am not even buzzed". A few minutes later, I am doing something stupid, like dancing naked on the pool table. :laugh:
:laugh: Unless you can see a tape of your play later, you might not be as 100% as you think. I don't drink and play, but I know there are plenty of times when I am out and have had quite a bit to drink, I always think to myself, "geez, I am not even buzzed". A few minutes later, I am doing something stupid, like dancing naked on the pool table. :laugh:
hmm, I thought it might have been Aslan, he likes toplay pool.
