Gaming Theories Novels & Stories

The zero-sum game, a concept in game theory, implies that in any situation involving two or more players, one player's gain is exactly balanced by the losses of the other player(s). Thus, the total sum of gains and losses among participants is always "zero," eliminating any possibility of cooperation. The streets were lined with trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground as the brilliant sunshine peeked through the leaves. A black Lincoln was parked by the curb, with the occasional pedestrian strolling by on the sidewalk. It seemed like an ordinary day, except for the two bodyguards in dark suits standing conspicuously in front of the Lincoln.

But I studied Anastasia's cheer routine to increase my flexibility, and my mother is holding back because she's having fun. So I have the advantage of surprising. I based my movements on something I'd learnt a long time ago. Long like two years ago. The technique called game theory. Game theory is a strong skill set that allows you to advance in any fight by basing your next moves off the moves your opponent makes. It is also the biggest weakness. Because if your opponent has an unpredictable nature, then you're screwed. I clenched my fist tight, and awaited the strike of her claws. She lashed out. Screeching as she did so. I barely dodged as one of her claws grazed the spot under my left ey

“Obviously.” “Don’t make it sound like it’s nothing. That’s insane, Theo.” “It’s necessary,” he corrects. “You don’t go into a game like this blind.” Game. Right. This is a game. Doesn’t matter if I don’t want to acknowledge it as one. I swallow and finally step closer, dropping my bag on his chair. Up close, it’s worse. There’s a column labeled PATTERNS. Another labeled TRIGGERS. And right at the bottom, underlined twice was BOREDOM = DISENGAGEMENT.