[Zelandakh]

To each their own. Having played various Weak NT schemes (never 5M332; optional 5M332; (53)(32) but not (52)33; 5♥332 but not 5♠332; any 5M332 except 5=2=3=3; always 5M332) I can say that I have come to the conclusion that the last of these works best, not so much because of the results after a 1NT opening but rather the advantages from elimiating these hand types from the 1M openings. But I do not think it makes a big difference, just as including good 11s in a 12-14 NT does not affect it very much. After all, most 5M332 hands are worth at least as much as the worst 12 point hands without a 5 card suit. And those that are not, I can live with passing.

[aguahombre]

Hopefully, if you extend your 12-14 or 13-15 NT range down to 11, but only with certain 5cM patterns, you fully disclose that fact.

Anyway, I was referring to the gap Eagles was lamenting...not the gap you don't have.

[Zelandakh]

I would not recommend beginners extending down to 11+-15 but 11+-14 is fine and can help in learning about evaluating beyond simple Milton count. If I am asked about a bid then I always try to give all information that I have regarding it. It would be nice to say I always got the same treatment in return.

I read eagle's post as saying that he would not be surprised to find out that Acol had gaps. It does but elsewhere. As Cyberyeti points out, the majority of these can be dealt with in some way or another as one becomes more advanced. If memory serves, it is not so long ago that a pair was playing an Acol-based system at the Bermuda Bowl, so it is certainly possible to reach a decent level using it.