Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #89: Politics and the Multiplayer Dilemma
In more advanced game theory, you study problems where the payouts are uncertain, or where guarantees are available, or where other factors can influence the payout matrix. Multiplayer is like that. In multiplayer games, you have an ability that you can use without spending cards or mana. It’s an ability you can use even when you don’t have priority. Used properly, it can counter anything – even concessions. It’s the verbal equivalent of what I put in these articles. No, not bulls**t. At least, not all bulls**t…
Abe Sergeant recently wrote a piece on the Prisoners’ Dilemma in multiplayer. Like Abe, I studied game theory in college – but we economists…
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