system preferences?

hello,

i recently read "blackjack for blood" by bryce carlson and have begun practicing the omega II system he advocates. it seems simple enough, which is a big plus as math is not my strong suit, but i must admit that i don't know much about any other systems. i know that there are some popular ones out there such as the hi/lo system and others i keep hearing about. could some of you be kind enough to share your opinions concerning omega II versus other systems? it would be very much appreciated.

My opinion, for what it is worth to you, is that your personal comfort with the system is the most important consideration because the differences in actual play are relatively small. I remember reading once (I don't remember where) that, as a test, two experienced counters played together for a fairly long time using different systems and found that they only made one different decision over the entire time.

Since you're going to use your system in an atmosphere where there is lots of noise, people offering you drinks, talking with you, etc., the other differences pale in comparison.

If it's a multi-deck game, you'll be facig many shoes where you just don't ever seem to get a decent count. Whereas, in a single or double deck game, the count will jump around continuously. The Omega II system is better served against the pitch game, especially with side counting. Side counting in HI-LO for multi-deck would be a wasted effort. So it all depends in what game you intend to specialize. Also, if you are weak in the area of handling distractions, then you want simplicity.

i have more experience with double deck than single, and i don't care for those six deck games. i play in tunica and i don't think i've ever seen a four deck game there.
being that i'm a beginner i think that simplicity is definitly a plus. i am still practicing counting at home and have not yet tried it in a casino so i'm not yet sure how well i'll handle distractions. it takes some practice, i'm sure.
with the game preferences that i've indicated would you recommend sticking with omega II, or switching (and if so, to what)?
also, i'm unfamiliar with the term "pitch game."

thanks to you and MrFellow for your input.

Pitch game. Expression referring to any single deck or double deck game. Because the cards in these games are usually dealt face down, the dealer doesn't place them down on behalf of the players as he does in shoegames but, rather, throws them, ie pitches them to the players.

The above comes from the BJ Glossary at the bottom left directory on this site.

If you can learn and use omega II perfectly in a casino for double deck games, I say go for it. I currently use KO Preferred and it has worked well for me on DD and 6D games. It's easier to use than omega II. I've read somewhere that omega II was not as good as Hi-Lo and KO on 6D games.

AtlantaCajun

"I've read somewhere that omega II was not as good as Hi-Lo and KO on 6D games."

I stand corrected. What are the stats on the 3 counts?

assuming 5 out of 6 decks dealt, S17, DAS, and LS, the AOII was superior to both the Hi-Lo and K-O counts evaluated over a wide range of optimal betting schedules and when employed in both "play all" and "back counting" procedures!