Playing Dungeons And Dragons With Sun Tzu

Using the Art of War by Sun Tzu, we'll look into how this applies to Dungeons and Dragons as a player.

1. Have variety in the party.

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Therefore, a smaller army that is inflexible will be captured by a larger one.

2. Learn what you can on your target in whatever manner you can.

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Therefore, of those close to the army, none is closer than spies, no reward more generously given, and no matter in greater secrecy.

3. Know what you're about to fight; those Knowledge skills aren't just for show.

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Though the enemy is many, he can be prevented from doing battle. Therefore, know the enemy's plans and calculate his strengths and weaknesses.

4. Don't always run head-on into a fight.

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One who is prepared and waits for the unprepared will be victorious.

5. Three words: Sneak. Attack. Bonus.

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Subtle, subtle; they become formless. Mysterious, mysterious; they become soundless. Therefore, they are the masters of the enemy's fate.

6. Holding your initiative is always a good option if the time isn't right.

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Therefore those skilled warfare move the enemy, and are not moved by the enemy.

7. Always be aware of your surroundings and take advantage of them.

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Generally, the army prefers high ground and dislikes low ground, values the sunny side and despises the shady side, nourishes its health and occupies places with resources, and avoids numerous sicknesses. These factors mean certain victory.

8. Try to gain an advantage over a seemingly undefeatable foe.

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They offer bait that which the enemy must take, manipulating the enemy to move while they wait in ambush.

9. Don't let a fight last long; it's not good for your health.

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When doing battle, seek a quick victory. A long battle will blunt weapons and diminish ferocity.

10. Total victory is assured when the enemy is completely destroyed. (Unless there’s a necromancer.)

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Those angry will be happy again, and those wrathful will be cheerful again, but a destroyed nation cannot exist again, the dead cannot be brought back to life.

11. When in doubt, yell "Pewpewpew!"

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Their force is like a drawn crossbow and their timing is like the release of the trigger.