xengrifter
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The THopper strategy booklet downloadable at BJRNET:Dog Hand said:
http://www.bjrnet.com/thop/T-H_Basic_Blackjack.zip
Counter BS - Forget the I-18?
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http://www.bjrnet.com/thop/T-H_Basic_Blackjack.zip
Counting_Is_Fun
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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.KewlJ said: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.
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?Counting_Is_Fun said:I also use CBS as cover...
...But I also use I18 for other plays.
Counting_Is_Fun
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Do you have a question?xengrifter said:Say what?
xengrifter
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Counting_Is_Fun said:I also use CBS as cover...
...But I also use I18 for other plays.
xengrifter said:Say what?
Was just a little confused...Counting_Is_Fun said: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.xengrifter said: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...Counting_Is_Fun said: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
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Lol come on guy...I use CBS plays for like 16 vs 10 etc...but I18 plays for other hands.xengrifter said:I may need Google translate with you...
... So how many indexes do you use??
xengrifter
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I get part of your answer...
... Which departures do you use, over and above CBS?
... Which departures do you use, over and above CBS?
Counting_Is_Fun said:I use CBS plays for like 16 vs 10 etc...but I18 plays for other hands.