Okay, let me start by saying I mean this the best way possible... GET OUT OF A CASINO NOW- Virtual or real, get out. You know enough to be very dangerous to your self, but not enough to be helpful to yourself. Take a couple of weeks to do research on the proper application of the count system you are using. If you can count proficiently, your 1/3 of the way there, but missing large bits of the puzzle. You really need to educate yourself further before playing even 1 more "real hand". I won't go into everthing that's missing or right, but trust me, do MORE reading on the count system you are using and the others referenced here.
Regardsing the number of cards played- The easies way to do this, isn't to try starting off iwth a negative count and count it up, but to get your self a discard rack like they use in the casino (e-bay), use a sharpie to mark whole and half decks on the edge of it with retired casino cards and practice.
You are in a dangerous place right now. Stop step back and educate and practice more before you go back into live play, the money you spend educating yourself will be small compared to what you can lose knowing part of what you need to know. Best of Luck...
