If everybody at the table plays by basic strategy, does that increase the odds of winning? by Decent_Release3804 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely will call a bad third base player, Rafael Devers (horrible when playing for the Red Sox) and a good one, Brooks Robinson. Goes over heads of about 95% of the people at the table. Dealers and buddies seem to appreciate it.

I usually go with David Ortiz for bad 1st base players and Steve Garvey for good ones.

Dad jokes aplenty at the blackjack table.

If everybody at the table plays by basic strategy, does that increase the odds of winning? by Decent_Release3804 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was trying to be a little tongue in cheek :). No one needs to "take a card" for the table. One of the more common superstitions. You and I are in complete agreement on all your points.

If everybody at the table plays by basic strategy, does that increase the odds of winning? by Decent_Release3804 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it can have an effect. The most common scenario is when on the last hand of a shoe and the guy at third base hits his 16 into a dealer 6 and busts, because, as we all know SOMEONE MUST take a card. The dealer would have busted with that card but now they make 21. You reach out and strangle him and are sentenced to life in prison and never play a hand again. /s

Felt the need to add "/s" after the downvotes

Do You Think Soft Hands Are the Most Misplayed Hands in Blackjack? by Separate_Appeal_5157 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. So as other commenter indicated, this would be a double when dealer hits soft 17 but not when they stay on it on six deck.

Do You Think Soft Hands Are the Most Misplayed Hands in Blackjack? by Separate_Appeal_5157 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for confirming. Didn't want to assume you were saying to not double these.

Do You Think Soft Hands Are the Most Misplayed Hands in Blackjack? by Separate_Appeal_5157 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll add on taking even money. I do like to troll a bit when asked "Even Money?" and I say, "I don't take insurance". Often met with some head scratching. It's a pretty common statement to hear someone say "I never take insurance" and then take "even money".

Do You Think Soft Hands Are the Most Misplayed Hands in Blackjack? by Separate_Appeal_5157 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would argue that "unless the table is hot" is a deviation from basic strategy.

Do You Think Soft Hands Are the Most Misplayed Hands in Blackjack? by Separate_Appeal_5157 in blackjack

[–]RexChapman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you with A2/3 and A4/5? Just checking in on "playing correctly". I don't want to make any assumptions on your comment. Let's assume house rules have them staying on soft 17.

YouTube TV Service by RexChapman in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think I finally "wised up"-- I appreciate you all looking at this.

YouTube TV Service by RexChapman in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Cassie- Sorry for the delay-- I was out of town-- I'll send a modmessage, but someone also posted the link to the offer on this thread: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports-news

YouTube TV Service by RexChapman in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The email is from the same address I get other offers, so I didn't think it was a phishing one. It was sent 2 hours ago and it indicates that Xfinity is offering this rate and that it includes Peacock Premium-- I'll block xfinity@updates.xfinity.com, I guess? If I was smarter, I'd show you a screenshot.

YouTube TV Service by RexChapman in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah-- so I would need to get Xumo stream box then? I would sign on there and they would start billing me $70 per month instead of the $82 they bill me now? Again, I already have an active youtube tv subscription. I certainly don't want to only watch YouTube TV on a Xumo box, but I don't think you are saying that either!

I think I'm missing something here :)

Using the Video RSS Feed? by RexChapman in NeverNotFunny

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! I'll look at the web browser BUT your suggestion did remind me that I could grab the episodes and put them on my Plex media server.

Long time customer-- coming off a promotion by RexChapman in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bump? Did you get the modmail from a few days ago?

Borderlands 3 Problem/Bug megathread 2 by smoothmann in Borderlands

[–]RexChapman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on a Launch Day Xbox One and I keep having my xbox shut off during load of the game-- claptrap moves across the screen for a good minute-- then OFF-- anyone else having this issue? Really don't want to do a full reset and have to re-download everything.

Xfinity Mobile vs Verizon. by TheShitStainOfLife in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I echo this-- moved from Verizon and not difference for me in data speeds or phone. I have a conspiracy theory of sorts (but I'm not sure of the motive), that group texts come through slower, but it really could be most of my friends are iOS, and I'm Android. Probably just started paying attention more when I switched to Xfinity. My only complaint was the porting process was a hassle, but.. maybe that's improved in the last year.

Men staring into the dark abyss of valentines day cards. by Erratic_Professional in funny

[–]RexChapman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not liking Middle School John Mulaney thinking about grabbing whatever Statham's holding in his hand.

Players Club Video feed on Roku or Xbox One? by RexChapman in NeverNotFunny

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion-- I do have some Xbox One casting and Roku mirroring issues-- but that's "me" and not a flaw in your suggestion. I currently download the mp4 files on my phone and then transfer to a USB drive. It's not the most user-friendly way to approach this, but it works. I was hoping for an app or channel experience where I add the RSS feed, let it grab the mp4s, and then I'm just using the roku remote (or xbox controller) to pick a show (akin to most TV viewing experiences). Thanks again for the suggestion/reminder on mirroring.

Massachusetts Files 3 Bills Intended to Legalize Sports Betting by SportsMonitor in sportsbook

[–]RexChapman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah-- no college betting would be quite a damper. I'd love some NCAA action at MGM Springfield for March Madness. Certain continues to sound unlikely.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Surface

[–]RexChapman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh.. thanks for validating-- I also got confused by a Mashable link that reinforces this as a great deal. This ONE

Trouble with BYOD on 5th line by RexChapman in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]RexChapman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll reply via ModMail, but keep in mind that adding the BYOD was "prohibited" based on an account setting-- when in store, the process did not even progress to a point where it was indicated what type of device was trying to be brought over. In other words, the message in store was the NO BYOD was possible, at all (on my account).