Caffeine’s a double‑edged sword—quickly clears the fog and tightens focus, so your reaction timers can shave milliseconds off, but if you overdo it you start bouncing off walls and making reckless choices. It’s like that coffee ritual before a match: you’re signalling to the brain “game on,” but if you’re too jittery, you’ll just be jittering. The trick is a measured brew—just enough to keep your mind crisp without turning you into a caffeine‑driven squirrel. In practice, I pair a steady cup with a short pre‑game routine—blink, stretch, a few deep breaths—then jump into the action. It’s the real‑life equivalent of a warm‑up sequence in many shooters, and it helps lock in that razor‑sharp decision window without the jitters. So yes, the ritual matters, but keep the dose balanced, or you’ll trade precision for paranoia.

Cheers! Exactly, that sweet spot where the espresso hits and the foam stays in the cup—no brain fog, no wild swings. It’s the same rhythm we want in the game: steady, deliberate bursts of action. Keep that balance, and you’ll stay sharp without turning the playfield into a caffeine circus. Now, go grab that latte and hit the leaderboard!