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    Digit Counting in Lieu of Mental Counting in Extreme Circumstances

    As a relative newbie without tons of hours at the tables, I still get a little amnesic in my count when I split, and split again, and especially when at (or near) max bet levels. Therefore I’ve developed (what I call) a “digit count” method, which in extreme circumstances I switch from cerebral (mental) counting to digit counting (which involves finger and feet positioning) and is much akin to abacus counting. This frees me up to concentrate on playing strategy.

    Without boring everyone with excruciating details, just wondering if anyone else does (or did, for your long time pros) something similar?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteinMeister View Post
    As a relative newbie without tons of hours at the tables, I still get a little amnesic in my count when I split, and split again, and especially when at (or near) max bet levels. Therefore I’ve developed (what I call) a “digit count” method, which in extreme circumstances I switch from cerebral (mental) counting to digit counting (which involves finger and feet positioning) and is much akin to abacus counting. This frees me up to concentrate on playing strategy.

    Without boring everyone with excruciating details, just wondering if anyone else does (or did, for your long time pros) something similar?
    Clearly, an offshoot of the regaled underground FBM ASC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    Clearly, an offshoot of the regaled underground FBM ASC.
    I have seen that acronym referenced several times. I guess it's time that I research it in earnest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteinMeister View Post
    I have seen that acronym referenced several times. I guess it's time that I research it in earnest.
    Lends new meaning to the phrase - get a grip on it, or - get a hold of yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    Lends new meaning to the phrase - get a grip on it, or - get a hold of yourself.

    Here's one reference that I found:

    "The greatest advancement in BJ protocol over the last 20 years - Freightman Ball Method Ace Side Count - for feel good play. There is an entire thread in this exciting new way to track aces. "

    I can only conjure up the images.

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    It peaked my interest as well, so I went digging and found some info on it. It's suprisingly simple.

    Cut holes in your pockets and you're good to go.

    I imagine everyone develops their own method, but I do 1 thru 5 fingers on the front of the left nut for the first 5 aces, then onto the front of the right, then back of the left, back of the right.

    If I get into the last 4 aces of a 6 deck shoe, I move slightly higher, making it the FDM ASC

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteinMeister View Post
    Here's one reference that I found:

    "The greatest advancement in BJ protocol over the last 20 years - Freightman Ball Method Ace Side Count - for feel good play. There is an entire thread in this exciting new way to track aces. "

    I can only conjure up the images.
    Welcome to Blackjack The Forum!

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    Useful when playing super long sessions and my mind can no longer keep up. Also to free up my brain to engage the table building relationships and scavenge. Only works with slow dealers or at least slow tables where ploppies take a long time to make decisions and place side bets.

    I guess that’s a worst alternative than playing short periods of heads up game.... if you have access to those games instead.


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    Quote Originally Posted by blue_phantom View Post
    Useful when playing super long sessions and my mind can no longer keep up. Also to free up my brain to engage the table building relationships and scavenge. Only works with slow dealers or at least slow tables where ploppies take a long time to make decisions and place side bets.

    I guess that’s a worst alternative than playing short periods of heads up game.... if you have access to those games instead.


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    Thanks Blue Phantom; that's the affirmation I was looking for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CountinCanadian View Post
    It peaked my interest as well
    Since Don's on vacation... the correct spelling is piqued.

    Also, Oscar Wilde discussed the importance of being earnest.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    ..
    Oscar Wilde discussed the importance of being earnest.

    "The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde....is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations." -Wikipedia


    Not sure of your context... But I assume it is applying to FBM ASC?

    BTW, I need to start using "farcical" more in my vocabulary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteinMeister View Post
    Not sure of your context.
    Guess I should have quoted that part, but it refers to the statement in post #3. Nothing to do with Freightman's overused joke. Just a farcical comment

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    Guess I should have quoted that part, but it refers to the statement in post #3. Nothing to do with Freightman's overused joke. Just a farcical comment
    You're one up on me.

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