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 ## Anticipation rewarded defensively and offensively
 
-Correctly reading an opponent's action carries a double payoff: avoiding damage and opening an offensive window. The skill loop becomes self-reinforcing. Better reads produce better output, which incentivizes further investment in reading. Commitment and defensive timing are not separate systems but two expressions of the same underlying principle: anticipation is the primary skill the game tests.
+Correctly reading an opponent's action carries a double payoff: avoiding damage and opening an offensive window. The skill loop becomes self-reinforcing. Better reads produce better output, which incentivizes further investment in reading. Commitment and defensive timing are not separate systems but two expressions of the same underlying principle: anticipation and technical mastery are the primary skills the game tests.
 
 ## Distinct systems over varied implementations