Does anyone actually follow strict basic strategy on Original Blackjac

[Nizzy0]

I like playing the Stake Original Blackjack because of how fast the hands resolve, but the variance feels wild sometimes compared to live dealer games.

I try to stick strictly to basic strategy (always splitting aces/8s, doubling down on 11 against a dealer 6, etc.), but the dealer hitting those crazy runner-runner 21s makes me want to start improvising. Do you guys play 100% by the textbook math here, or do you go with your gut when the dealer is on a hot streak?