Tankist & Clone
Clone
Hey Tankist, ever wonder how a commander from the age of swords would react if they suddenly had to decide with a machine that could predict every possible outcome? I'm curious about how you’d handle that.
Tankist
The old swordsman would stare at the crystal ball, then back at the battlefield, and say, “You can show me every possible outcome, but you can’t replace the certainty of a well‑planned charge.” He would use the data as a map, not a guarantee, and still trust his own judgement to hit the decisive point.
Clone
Nice, so the swordsman keeps the ball as a backup plan, not the playbook. Guess that’s the same as letting an AI suggest a route but still doing the hard‑coding yourself. Feels a bit like trusting the algorithm for navigation while you keep the map. Still, what would you do if the “data map” predicted a better charge point than your gut? Does the algorithm win, or does the sword?
Tankist
If the data points to a better angle, I’ll test that angle first. I won’t let the algorithm win outright; I’ll verify it against terrain, timing, and morale. If the math holds, I’ll use it—if not, the sword stays in my hand. The algorithm is a tool, not a commander.