Okay, let's run through some solutions! You shouldn't follow any heuristic to the letter - establishing & subverting expectations is the bulk of interactions in high level play - this is a logic exercise to show new/intermediate players an important facet of player matchup
Okay, check this out. Hopefully the explanation makes sense. The axes here are "activity" and "whether my opponent is thinking about me". In the center is the Ambiguity Zone, where your opponent has enough of each element to muddy the data. Let's categorize some players.
@Oni_BB244 I do watch a ton of matches and i watch my games that get posted or the ones i post unlisted on YT to watch later OR something i learned even more recently is to take a handful of archived games of strong character pilot to watch that night.
@Oni_BB244 Ive never had the opportunity to truly “compete” due to everything happening on weekends which i never have off. Even with online brackets it can be tough to get free for it unless your one of those people who can play your best despite going through a full day of work.
@Corps3hh I love you sweetheart, I'll carry you with me for as long as I live. Rest In Peace beautiful you will always mean the world to me. Wait for me on the other side its not over for us yet I'll find you.❤️
@Roarialis And thank you for always playing games with me even when I’m not the greatest at some or have to relearn it where it’s been so long. Thank you for always listening to me and being there whether it’s through watching movies together or talking about things. I love you💕
I’m so thankful to know you, and to be able to have someone like you in my life, @Roarialis . Thinking of you today, me and the gang send you lots of love on your special day. Faith says “woof woof” and sends lots of sloppy kisses your way.
Happy birthday to one of the sweetest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of having in my life, a constant source of support and encouragement who has been there for me through one of the hardest moments in my life.
Please keep me and my family in mind during this time as it’s been difficult for all of us. Thanks again to anyone who has been supportive or following my cancer journey. 💕