| Strategy |
The Punisher |
| Definition |
The player intentionally targets a specific opponent in response to a previous action taken against him. |
| Desired Result |
In this way, the opponent learns that crossing the player has a much greater cost than crossing other players. |
| Commentary |
This strategy is only as effective as its follow-through. Many players naturally use their discretionary moves to take out frustrations on a winning player. But the Punisher does so consciously, and with clear intent. The strength of this strategy is a function of how much short-term strategic advantage the player sacrifices in order to screw with his victim. In order for this strategy to be effective, it is critical that, at some point along the way, the victim know (1) that he is being targeted, and (2) why. |
| Motto |
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| Related Strategies |
To the extent that the Punisher is willing to lose in order to make his point, this strategy is in the same family as the Spoiler and the Suicide. |