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    Well, RA indices more so take into account all cards in sims. And, they rather substantially change the importance of indices, as will be demonstrated.

    Look, unbalanced counts don't appear to directly take into account depth -- and yet they do, more effectively than most think. The same is true of counts which assign zero values to some cards, in the same manner. TC strategies are more sophisticated than one might think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Norm View Post
    Well, RA indices more so take into account all cards in sims. And, they rather substantially change the importance of indices, as will be demonstrated.

    Look, unbalanced counts don't appear to directly take into account depth -- and yet they do, more effectively than most think. The same is true of counts which assign zero values to some cards, in the same manner. TC strategies are more sophisticated than one might think.
    I agree that RA indices, as a general philosophy, take more cards into account than indices at strike point. RA indices, by definition, require higher true counts and that in itself suggests greater shoe depth. The impact would be less for those indices that have a lower True Count strike point as strike point may occur far earlier in the shoe. I use a combination of EV maximizing as well as RA indices. Regardless, RA philosophies, properly utilized, should form at least, a fair portion of one’s arsenal.

    Other than base issues, I really can’t comment on unbalanced counts and their weaknesses and strengths. I do agree that TC strategies are more sophisticated than what one might think.

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    My challenge to Snarky

    Find the actual counter non intuitive message in OP, and I will sing your praises. Frankly, I think you’ll approach it much like you practice debate - Withdrawl approach.

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    Can we see some sims that quantify the added advantage? I suggest using Hi-Lo to highlight the case as it only uses three tags and therefore is a mediocre indicator of deck composition despite fairly accurately determining the advantage at any given TC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    My challenge to Snarky

    Find the actual counter non intuitive message in OP, and I will sing your praises. Frankly, I think you’ll approach it much like you practice debate - Withdrawl approach.
    Guess your not taking the challenge. Why am I not surprised?

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    Funky Bitter Medina, a bitter pale ale.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drunk View Post
    .............................


    what does the acronym FBM stand for or mean?
    I googled it and came up empty
    The greatest breakthrough in Blackjack theory in 20 years.
    FBM ASC - Freightman Ball Method Ace Side Count.
    FBM ASC Basic incorporates the above
    FBM ASC Advanced incorporates above plus density of intermediates as a proportion to High cards.
    Coupled with Halves FBM Advanced with Dual Ramp System is a fearsome counting weapon.

    Snarky has been challenged to uncover the non counter intuitive theory behind this. However, he likes to withdraw prior to completion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Norm View Post
    Funky Bitter Medina, a bitter pale ale.
    incorrect sir.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Norm View Post
    Funky Bitter Medina, a bitter pale ale.
    You almost got this right.

    Funky Ball Medioma.

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    screenshot the CVData sim or it's snake oil

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    So Freightman, what is the extra gain you get with this method over just regular halves counting? +10%, +20%, or more?........

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    So Freightman, what is the extra gain you get with this method over just regular halves counting? +10%, +20%, or more?........

    Dalmatian
    Given your New Years boast of playing 2x500 and your recent admission of 20k cumulative win over past 3 years, further paying heed to your self proclaimed superior skills, I would say my gains over yours are somewhat infinite.

    Now, as to overall gain - I really don’t know. I’ve no way of simming it. Over and above Halves, I’m using my own twist of QTC. What I can say - there is more than a chump change difference. I could say more, but given your demonstrated tunnel vision coupled with a fundamental lack of understanding, it would be a waste of time.

    Im sure what I’m doing can be improved upon, but I’m happy with it.

    When is Zee back. Could use some more intelligent commentary.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    Given your New Years boast of playing 2x500 and your recent admission of 20k cumulative win over past 3 years, further paying heed to your self proclaimed superior skills, I would say my gains over yours are somewhat infinite.

    Now, as to overall gain - I really don’t know. I’ve no way of simming it. Over and above Halves, I’m using my own twist of QTC. What I can say - there is more than a chump change difference. I could say more, but given your demonstrated tunnel vision coupled with a fundamental lack of understanding, it would be a waste of time.

    Im sure what I’m doing can be improved upon, but I’m happy with it.

    When is Zee back. Could use some more intelligent commentary.
    A couple of months ago I calculated your QTC for insurance decisions and found it helpful. If you can count neutral cards, definitely you will gain more profit from it, but nobody probably is able to handle such a complicated counting system involving high, low, neutral, and ASC. I am more interested in your ASC part, because it will help with not only the insurance decisions, but also the 12 vs 2,3,4,5,6 decisions, as well as the side bet decisions. I am saying, you can easily beat the house with ASC alone without QTC. But I have never a understood your two-ramp betting scheme.

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