Originally Posted by
Secretariat
Each mind works differently
Personally, I find it mentally easier to use two or three side counts than using a second count involving additions and subtractions to achieve perfect insurance... and other benefits.
Here’s another option for the visually inclined, provided that one can accurately estimate the number of unplayed cards, preferably within a margin of error of 3 cards or less.
If, as a second count, one counts down the tens (starting at 96 for 6D), one knows that with 5, 4 and 3 decks unplayed, the insurance thresholds are respectively above 86, 69 and 51. With a separate count of tens, the sharp eye will visually know when to take insurance or not. This works with level 2 and level 3 counts too. No calculation required. The downside is the need/tell for a serious look at the discard.
Also consider that perfect insurance is automatically signaled with the jungle count, even at its basic level. No additional effort required, not even a look at the discard.
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