16 / DOUBLES [07.21.2007] NEGATIVE X Through 3S RESPONSIVE X Through 3S X after Partner's TO-X = Competitive Values;  USUALLY Denies HONOR in Expected Suit X after Partner's Negative X = USUALLY Denies HONOR in Expected Suit Bid of Expected Suit = USUALLY HONOR;  Does NOT promise Extra Values MAXIMAL X I Open and Partner Raised Competitive Auction "RHO" Competed at 3-Level NO "GAP" bid between 3-Level Bid and 3-of-our-Trump Suit 3-our-Trump Suit = "STOP" X = Extra Values Game Try "FRISKY" Take-Out X COMMENT:  Omega’s "Frisky" TO-X allows competition [after passing or with a passing partner].  The use of this X usually excludes interest in the minors and focuses on UnBid MAJORS.  In effect, partner is asked to "support" your MAJOR Suit[s]. Competitive Auction Partner has Passed X [MAY be Light = 8+ HC] = Emphasis on UnBid MAJORS If response must be at 2-Level, X = 5-card MAJOR TOP HONOR in ALL UnBid MAJORS Responder "Supports" with 3-Cards and HONOR PASS in "FRISKY" Position = MAY "suggest" HONORS in minors "NEW SUPPORT" X  -or-  XX  COMMENT:  OMEGA's "Support X-or-XX" is more restrictive AND more informative than "standard" Support X-or-XX. Partner responds 1M Interference by "RHO" Pass 1-Level Interference = USUALLY 3-Card Support X  -or-  XX = 4 Trumps;  15-17 HC;  NT pattern NOT required 2Same MAJOR Raise = 4 Trumps;  12-14 HC 3Same MAJOR Raise = 4 Trumps;  17-18 HC 4Same MAJOR Raise = 4 Trumps;  19+ HC