xengrifter
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The THopper strategy booklet downloadable at BJRNET:
http://www.bjrnet.com/thop/T-H_Basic_Blackjack.zip
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Counter BS - Forget the I-18?
- Thread starter xengrifter
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http://www.bjrnet.com/thop/T-H_Basic_Blackjack.zip
Counting_Is_Fun
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I think you are barking up the wrong tree here. A player deciding to play CBS is not about simplification, so the player being a novice doesn't enter into it. I mean Illustrious 18 is already simplification. A novice player should be able to learn 18 strategy play changes. He/she doesn't need it any simpler than that.
When a player decides to play CBS, it is about longevity. It is cover. That is a decision an experienced player makes, not a novice, based on his situation, how much he plays and longevity goals and concerns.
If you are advising players to play CBS for simplicity, that is wrong in my opinion. You don't need simpler than Illustrious 18. I am suggesting players may want to consider CBS as cover, for longevity reasons. There is a cost, as Don rightfully points out, but I believe an even bigger benefit.
I can see both sides, but I also use CBS as cover. 16 v 10 etc. I don't love giving up EV, but I do think it helps when playing for longevity. I try to tell myself to just play a little bit longer if I think I'm safe.
But I also use I18 for other plays. Not splitting 10s or anything, but the power of I18 cannot be denied.
xengrifter
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Say what?I also use CBS as cover...
...But I also use I18 for other plays.
Counting_Is_Fun
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Say what?
Do you have a question?
xengrifter
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I also use CBS as cover...
...But I also use I18 for other plays.
Say what?
Was just a little confused...Do you have a question?
... It sounded like you were saying that you play CBS and i18 at the same time?
Counting_Is_Fun
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I play BS...but on certain hands I use CBS mostly for cover purposes.Was just a little confused...
... It sounded like you were saying that you play CBS and i18 at the same time?
For other hands I use I18
xengrifter
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I may need Google translate with you...I play BS...but on certain hands I use CBS mostly for cover purposes.
For other hands I use I18
... So how many indexes do you use??
Counting_Is_Fun
Well-Known Member
I may need Google translate with you...
... So how many indexes do you use??
Lol come on guy...I use CBS plays for like 16 vs 10 etc...but I18 plays for other hands.
xengrifter
Banned
I get part of your answer...
... Which departures do you use, over and above CBS?
... Which departures do you use, over and above CBS?
I use CBS plays for like 16 vs 10 etc...but I18 plays for other hands.