Blackjack

[Giovanni_Sgroi]

Foreword

There are 2 ways to play blackjack. The first is with /dice and the second is with /rnumber 13.

 

I think everyone knows ”/dice blackjack” which is using /dice that rolls 1-6, you play up to 21 and the player goes first. Now, dice blackjack originated from Habbo casinos in the early 2000s using a piece of furniture called HoloDice where you could roll between the numbers 1-6 similar to /dice. Another similar game was 13 based on the exact same rules.

 

However, /rnumber was introduced in LSRP SAMP in the early 2010s, and /rnumber 13 became the most optimal way to play real blackjack. The general player base never changed from /dice to /rnumber, and since /dice blackjack wasn't prohibited and casino owners weren't encouraged to use /rnumber only a handful of players (mostly in organized crime circles) adopted the optimal way to play.

 

It's been some 20 years since Habbo so it's time realistic blackjack with /rnumber 13 was played across the board, and /dice blackjack died its death. It's an ancient relic of the early RPG era of SAMP and not a good standard of roleplay. That's only my opinion but no owner or manager of a legal gambling establishment should be allowed to deal /dice blackjack in 2023.

 

Guide

The way realistic blackjack with /rnumber 13 works is very easy. The values are as follows:

 

1 is Ace (1/11)

2 is 2

3 is 3

4 is 4

5 is 5

6 is 6

7 is 7

8 is 8

9 is 9

10 is 10

11 is Jack (10)

12 is Queen (10)

13 is King (10) 

 

Based on probabilities, that's the most accurate system.

 

To play, the dealer deals themselves the first card face-up then the player hits until they stand, and the dealer completes the hand. That's the easiest and most optimal way to play bar none. Advanced players can implement double downs, splits, surrenders, rule variations, etc. which I need not explain. 

Edited July 1, 2023 by Giovanni_Sgroi

[fifu92336]

Thanks for the insight on the origins of dice gambling in RP.

[Yaffa]

Thanks for this! I never knew about the /rnumber command.

[Mixo]

Just /card. You can play blackjack 1-1 like IRL!

[Cosdabla]

I always split 10s unless I know the dealer has something strong like a 10 or ace showing—then I hit or stand depending on the count I’ve been keeping mentally.