Sorry to post again on this topic, but I'm still not clear on whether the Hi-Lo counter should stand when the RC >=0 or stand if the RC >=1? I realize the index is 0 but not sure how to interpret it.
Generally speaking, if an index is positive does that mean I deviate from BS when the TC >= index value or when the TC > index value? Same question for negative index plays except the inequality signs are reversed. Thanks.
-MJ
Since the strategy index number for 16 vs. 10 is zero, you will stand with any positive RC. For example, let's say the RC is 2 and there are 4 decks that have not been seen. The TC = RC/unseen decks = 0.5. Now, 0.5 "floored" is zero (flooring means come down to the next lowest integer). Since the index number for 16 vs. 10 is zero, you stand. If the index number in this situation is MET OR EXCEEDED you stand.
Here is another example: Let's say the strategy index number for 12 vs. 6 is -3. If the RC is at -5 with 2 decks left to be seen, the TC would be equal to -2.5. The floored TC is -3 (always go to the next lowest integer). Since -3 equal to or greater than the strategy index number, you stand. But what if the RC in this case was -7 instead of -5: You would hit because the floored TC would be -4, which does not equal or exceed the strategy index number.
it is a worthwhile exercise to set up _all_ your indices in the form of "action at index or higher". For example, for 16 vs 10, I remember "16 vs 10, stand at 0 or above." Or for splitting, "split 10s vs 6 at 4 or above". Or "double 9 vs 7 at 4 or above." or "surrender 14 vs 10 at 3 or above".
That way _all_ of my indices are "action at count or above" which is easier to remember for me.
Sometimes you will see 12 vs 4, hit at -1 or below. I remember "stand at 0 or above" to keep things in a common "action at count or above" type format.
Hope that helps. Has kept my sanity for years. Although I would not ask my wife to verify that. :)
If you are using Wong's charts, you make the recommended play if the count equals or exceeds the index number given, unless othewise stated. This includes negative index numbers. For example, in a S17 game, you stand on a hard 13 vs. 2 if the count is -1 or greater, and you hit it if the count is less than -1.
Using your example, you stand on 16 v. 10 if the count is 0 or greater and you hit if it is less than 0.
