Quote Originally Posted by dogman_1234 View Post
The "deviations" are *not* deviations! This should be noted. If I have a hard 11 vs dealer 8, basic strategy says to double for hand size 2-3 cards and hit for +4 cards. Those are not deviations, those *are* the basic strategy. Now, if the count changes, then the strategy changes. Those departures from the basic strategy chart (based on the count only) are the 'deviations', not the actual suggested plays given for the basic strategist.
Thats what I've been saying. Theres 46 basic strategy "deviations" that are included in determining the HE when using correct play. Not using these "deviations" when determining the HE will give you an incorrect HE that will be significantly higher.

In essence, a strong count, a decent ramp and (I guess what is a custom iL18 for my count) indices IS advantageous. I've factored for these basic strategy "deviations" into this when determining HE.

Understood?