Playing style...
I use the classic Hilo system with Snyder's 'High Low Lite' index blocks, along with DD''s variations of risk averse indices for soft doubling. When I can, the 'Fab Four' guide my surrender practices. Keeping things simple in the shoe game works to allow me to employ a lot of social cover without sacrificing betting efficiency. I never split tens, although I am entertaining a fantasy of hitting a casino I will never want to play again and start firing away at +4 and +5 TC just for the shock value. It is a very potent EV play, but I just can't see ruining my current stock's value for a couple of cents' EV in the local stores.
My playing style is based on the conservative example set by 'Joliet Jake' Blues. You may remember him from the Chicago based movie with Dan Ackroyd....
Trout are never in season in Vegas buffets, unfortunately. You have to travel to the Upper Peninsula to sample their tasty flesh firsthand.
Thanks for the encouragement. Security requires that I not disclose any plans for a book. The screenplay format is probably a better fit for my plans, anyway. I have been in talks with Tom Cruise to play the webmaster character....and it looks as if we might get Sandra Bullock to be Ima Counter.
Seriously, there are some ferocious good writers as well as veteran players on the Green Chip. You should check it out. Even though I have only a few months' experience as an advantage player, I am playing almost as well as the seasoned pros like Puiu and Montana. I estimate that I am playing with a consistent 0.004 edge over the casino now, instead of the .5 disadvantage I once had as a BS student. I attribute this entirely to Green Chip advice and an exceptionally thick skull.
We have fun on the free page....but don't believe everything you read. Unless of course it is from Bootlegger, El Lobo, bond trader, Maverick, Sotsog, Wildcard, Fine Tuner, bigplayer, Curious Amateur, Fezzik, Jimbo, LVBear584, Radar O'Reilly, Zenfighter, Titaniumman, and numerous others I have failed to mention. The posts by giants like DD', Arnold Snyder, ET Fan, MathProf, Cellini, and others always warrant a look.
I mean no slight to anyone not mentioned. These people have all posted on the free pages in the last few days, and should be listened to carefully for their good advice and timely information. An internet forum depends on it's contributors to maintain a high level of excellence, and this site has the best in the game. A pretty patient and tolerant lot they are, too, considering my irreverance for most things besides security, identity, and protecting the games we play from degradation.
adhoc will always steer you wrong... (just kidding) He also is a valued voice of reason among the many.
I am proud to be keeping company with these outstanding teachers, but am still learning at their feet. I hope to entertain and amuse while having fun with the 'netizens here. There are many respected authors and software developers who also track this page, and often you will find answers directly from the source. The people who play often and rate the casinos for CBJN, Blackjack Forum, and Trackjack are also around. You will be sure to get the most current news and best advice available right here on BJ21.
Be careful who you listen to, but don't forget to write.
scobee