Sir Donald

Ellis, please provide a synopsis of your current thinking regarding the finalization of the S40A manual and if feasible, your best projected date for release to all members. Based on previous posts, you have indicated a strong desire to keep S40A as simple as possible while striving to cover all situations. It appeared that S40, F2, OTB4L and possibly 40/F2 would comprise the final package. More recently, however, much discussion has focused on F3, RD1, and 40N ostensibly in conjunction with S40A. This is confusing, since it appeared that we were very near a decision point several weeks ago, but have veered considered off track. Your clarification would be appreciated. Thanks.

Ellis, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Don

I vote to eliminate RD1 ( infrequent use ) and strengthen F2 by adding the third rule. Based on the rationale offered above by Ellis, this change would appear to be beneficial for all of us.

Ellis, would you provide the following, as listed below, and as your time permits? 1) Precise triggers for switching systems ( S40 to F2 etc. ) based on the OR and SAP count for a particular shoe. Approximations have been given but this allows considerable leeway for interpretation, so that no two people are likely to play the same shoe in the same way and obtain identical results. Hopefully, we can avoid the Maverick syndrome!! 2) Several shoes selected to illustrate the correct switching rules as well as the selecting the best progressions for the type of shoe at hand. 3) A recap of all the progressions and their pro's and con's for use in particular circumstances, as well as recommended money management rules ( required bankroll, win goals, stop/loss etc.) 4) Have you reached any definitive conclusions regarding playing SAP separately for player and banker? Thanks Ellis !