Norm Wattenberger: CV V6 Planning

[Norm Wattenberger]

CV Blackjack V6 is not due out for a long time. But, I like to start planning early. Any suggestions are welcome. I would like particularly to work on the user interface this version. But, all areas are open to suggestion.


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Suggestions for CVData: It would be nice if you could simulate different systems (running count and true count) for betting and playing. An example would be BRH-II running count for playing and insurance decisions, then simply subtract 1 for each ace and use Zen true counted for bet determination. Also if you could use the rich/ poor ace side count with a running count system. One other suggestion would be to be able to define tag values for each individual card in the deck. For example count the 2 of Hearts, Diamonds, and Spades as +1 but the 2 of Clubs as zero. Seems crazy but there may be advantages.

Suggestions for CVBJ: Index test... be able to drill all indices in your strategy (Hit/ Stand, Double, Surrender, Split) in one run rather than only one group at a time. Also the composition dependent indices don't seem to register on the drills (surrender 8,7 at different index than 15).

[Norm Wattenberger]

> Suggestions for CVData: It would be nice if you could
> simulate different systems (running count and true
> count) for betting and playing. An example would be
> BRH-II running count for playing and insurance
> decisions, then simply subtract 1 for each ace and use
> Zen true counted for bet determination.

This can be done now. Use the Betting Side Count button.

> Also if you
> could use the rich/ poor ace side count with a running
> count system.

In what manner?

> One other suggestion would be to be able
> to define tag values for each individual card in the
> deck. For example count the 2 of Hearts, Diamonds, and
> Spades as +1 but the 2 of Clubs as zero. Seems crazy
> but there may be advantages.

You can do this for side bet side counts.

> Suggestions for CVBJ: Index test... be able to drill
> all indices in your strategy (Hit/ Stand, Double,
> Surrender, Split) in one run rather than only one
> group at a time.

There is a problem wit this. Suppose you have 15vT. Are you being tested on the Hit/Stand or Surrender index?

> Also the composition dependent
> indices don't seem to register on the drills
> (surrender 8,7 at different index than 15).

Should. I'll take a look.

[ReKO Kid]

Make it into a snazzy iPad application so I can take it everywhere I go!!!!

[PCF]

Please follow the link. All it needs is a web cam and some colorful gloves. :-)

Real-time hand-tracking with a color glove

[Tom H]

Hey Norm, takes big stones to leave a post like this . . . thanks! More card counting drills would be great. Also to be able to create a training deck like in Million Dollar Blackjack (pg 110).

Also under drills:
To be able to fly thru the deck quickly with out resolving each hand but not automatically, i.e. by pressing enter.

Set the number of cards to display, 1,2,3,4,5,6 etc. at a time, and then just fly thru them if you are at zero at the end you know you counted correctly, just like a real deck.

For the game portion, a compatibility with touch screen pcs like HP. you'd have the most realistic blackjack game ever.

Thanks for a great program!!!

[Norm Wattenberger]

I won't be writing for the iFad until Apple vastly changes its unethical, illegal treatment of developers and its extremely closed environment.

> Make it into a snazzy iPad application so I can take
> it everywhere I go!!!!

[Norm Wattenberger]

> Hey Norm, takes big stones to leave a post like this .
> . . thanks! More card counting drills would be great.
> Also to be able to create a training deck like in
> Million Dollar Blackjack (pg 110).

The problem with such decks is they can reinforce bad habits as they do not correct your errors.

> Also under drills:
> To be able to fly thru the deck quickly with out
> resolving each hand but not automatically, i.e. by
> pressing enter.

Set the drill to Quick Count and the Timer Mode to Count Up.

> For the game portion, a compatibility with touch
> screen pcs like HP. you'd have the most realistic
> blackjack game ever.

Touch screen can be used for most things. In particular hit/stand in a realistic manner. I have the ability to display thumb touch buttons for the UMPC touch screen. I might expand on that.