Elrond: I see the parallel you draw. Just as a well‑crafted hall of Elendil stands firm and unyielding, an optimized game runs smooth and unbroken. Both require a keen eye for waste and a steady hand to remove it. The principle is simple: cut what is not essential, strengthen what is core, and keep the flow steady. In architecture or in a race, speed comes not from raw power alone but from disciplined restraint. So yes, efficiency is not merely a craft, it is a philosophy of balance and purpose.