Pain & Krendel
Pain
So, I’ve been going over a lot of old war stories, and it’s weird how the tactics they show line up with what actually works out there. Ever notice that?
Krendel
Indeed, the basics tend to endure. A clever use of terrain, a decisive surprise, keeping morale high—those are the same themes that thread through centuries of conflict. It’s like reading a well‑written novel; the plot twists stay the same, even if the setting changes. I find the patterns almost hypnotic, almost inevitable.
Pain
You're right—no matter how the battlefield changes, the same tricks win the day. It's almost like the old war books are just rehearsals for what we actually do. Just make sure the surprise is yours, not the book's.
Krendel
Exactly, the playbook stays the same, but the player has to write the script anew. A surprise that’s yours is the only one that keeps the story fresh.
Pain
Got it. Just keep your head in the game and don't let the story write you out.