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This Skill Bit talks about the “Play for time” stratagem, which involves deliberate delay to gain an edge, effective in negotiations or military scenarios when one side holds resource or time advantages. Stretching conflict timelines erodes morale, fosters uncertainty, or awaits favorable changes. Tactics may include stalling negotiations or battlefield maneuvers to conserve resources or…
This Skill Bit talks about the “Sacrifice a small part to save the whole” stratagem, which involves giving up minor resources, territory, or personnel to protect the larger entity. It trades short-term losses for long-term gains, such as sacrificing troops or territory to avoid greater harm or secure a better position. Success depends on carefully…
This Skill Bit talks about the “Withdraw and regroup” stratagem, which is a defensive tactic to minimize losses and prepare for a stronger counterattack. It involves pulling back forces to reassess and bolster defenses. This strategy avoids direct confrontation with a superior opponent or imminent defeat. By withdrawing, losses are mitigated, preserving strength for future…
This Skill Bit talks about “Make it difficult for your opponent to attack”, which is a stratagem from the 36 Stratagems that focuses on hindering enemy attacks by creating obstacles and challenges. Tactics include fortification, deception, and guerrilla warfare to disrupt their supply lines. This strategy forces opponents to expend more resources and fight on…
This Skill Bit talks about “Use your opponent’s strengths against them”, which is a stratagem in the 36 Stratagems, aiming to exploit your opponent’s strengths to your advantage. By identifying vulnerabilities in their strengths, you can turn them into weaknesses. Tactics include misdirection and creating situations where their strengths become liabilities. This strategy requires careful…
This Skill Bit talks about “Create a strong defense and wait for your opponent to make a mistake”, which is a Defensive Stratagem from the 36 Stratagems. It focuses on fortifying defenses and patiently waiting for the opponent’s errors to exploit. Tactics include fortification, obstacles, and psychological manipulation. Once the opponent makes a mistake, counter-attacks…
This Skill Bit talks about “Divide and conquer”, which is an Offensive Stratagem focusing on weakening opponents by creating internal rifts. This strategy aims to exploit divisions within the adversary’s forces or alliances to diminish their strength. Implementation involves identifying vulnerabilities and fostering conflicts through rumors, promises, or internal manipulation. By sowing discord, you disrupt…
This Skill Bit talks about “Strike first, then negotiate”, which is an Offensive Stratagem aiming to assert dominance. By initiating force or its threat, you compel opponents to respond to your terms, putting them on the defensive. This approach aims to gain control of negotiations by demonstrating strength upfront. Implementation may require military displays or…
This Skill Bit talks about “Feign retreat to lure into a trap”, which is an Offensive Stratagem in the 36 Stratagems. It entails pretending to withdraw forces to entice opponents into an ambush. To execute, create the illusion of retreat through decoys or signals, leading foes into a prepared trap. The goal is to catch…
This Skill Bit talks about “Attack the unprepared”, which is an Offensive Stratagem in the 36 Stratagems. This approach entails striking when opponents are vulnerable or ill-prepared, catching them off guard. To execute, analyze opponents’ weaknesses and behaviors, identifying moments of vulnerability, such as rest or transition. The aim is to surprise adversaries, exploiting weaknesses…
This Skill Bit talks about “Inflict damage from a distance”, which is an Offensive Stratagem in the 36 Stratagems. This tactic entails attacking your adversary safely, using weapons or methods that avoid risk. To execute, identify their vulnerabilities and select long-range weapons or tactics, such as arrows or psychological warfare, to weaken them without direct…
This Skill Bit talks about “Create a diversion to draw the enemy’s forces away”, an Offensive Stratagem from the 36 Stratagems. It involves crafting a distraction to divert your opponent’s attention and troops from key objectives. This opens opportunities to exploit weaknesses or attack from another direction. Successful execution requires pinpointing vulnerabilities, using feints or…
