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 Having [[Strategic Locations]] in games is one way to allow players to develop [[Strategic Knowledge]] and thereby be able to do [[Strategic Planning]]. Examples of [[Strategic Locations]] suitable for supporting [[Strategic Planning]] due to how they affect gameplay actions include [[Choke Points]], [[Installations]], [[Safe Havens]], and those that support [[Camping]]. Knowing about these locations so one can plan ahead can be vital for [[Stealth]] goals. Related also to these locations and planning is knowing how to most efficiently be able to use any [[Zone of Control]] functionality in the game, and this becomes especially relevant for games that also have [[Choke Points]]. Knowing which [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] that [[Enemies]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] to - or can exploit [[Achilles' Heels]] - is example of another type of [[Strategic Knowledge]] that can let players do [[Strategic Planning]] in advance of [[Combat]].
-Knowing how to set up their part of game instances with [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]], e.g. through [[Deck Building]], to create [[Combos]] is another way in which players can do [[Strategic Planning]] based upon their [[Strategic Knowledge]]. Similarly, the ability to create [[Gameplay Engines]] can lead to players engaging in [[Strategic Planning]]. [[Privileged Abilities]] cannot be used in this sense since players may not know which other players have which abilities so they may not be privileged, but when abilities are predetermined those that then are [[Privileged Abilities]] can be the basis for [[Strategic Planning]].
+Knowing how to set up their part of game instances with [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]], e.g. through [[Card Building|Card]] or [[Deck Building]], to create [[Combos]] is another way in which players can do [[Strategic Planning]] based upon their [[Strategic Knowledge]]. Similarly, the ability to create [[Gameplay Engines]] can lead to players engaging in [[Strategic Planning]]. [[Privileged Abilities]] cannot be used in this sense since players may not know which other players have which abilities so they may not be privileged, but when abilities are predetermined those that then are [[Privileged Abilities]] can be the basis for [[Strategic Planning]].
 Games which have similar actions and situations in the beginning of game instances, that is, having [[Startgame]] phases such as [[Laning]], allow for [[Strategic Planning]] since the different permutations of game states can be handled for some time before the specifics of the game state make [[Tactical Planning]] more important.
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 === Can Be Instantiated By ===
 [[Camping]],
 [[Deck Building]],
 [[Freedom of Choice]],

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 == Consequences ==
-The possibility to do [[Strategic Planning]] leads to [[Stimulated Planning]] in games, including planning as [[Extra-Game Activities]]. Noting how strategies work, or can be adjusted to work, can provide a sense of [[Value of Effort]] in performing the [[Strategic Planning]]. When planning does take place during gameplay in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are and [[Turn-Based Games|Turn-Based]], this can lead to [[Analysis Paralysis]] since other players are forced to have [[Downtime]].
+The possibility to do [[Strategic Planning]] leads to [[Stimulated Planning]] in games, including planning as [[Extra-Game Actions]]. Noting how strategies work, or can be adjusted to work, can provide a sense of [[Value of Effort]] in performing the [[Strategic Planning]]. When planning does take place during gameplay in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are and [[Turn-Based Games|Turn-Based]], this can lead to [[Analysis Paralysis]] since other players are forced to have [[Downtime]].
 While [[Replayability]] is often a requirement for [[Strategic Planning]] since the primary way of learning game systems are through interacting with them, [[Strategic Planning]] also modulates [[Replayability]] since players can consider ways of improving their gameplay. This can lead to [[Varied Gameplay]] as players try different strategies.
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 == Relations ==
 === Can Instantiate ===
-[[Extra-Game Activities]],
+[[Extra-Game Actions]],
 [[Stimulated Planning]],
 [[Value of Effort]],

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 Knowing how to set up their part of game instances with [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]], e.g. through [[Deck Building]], to create [[Combos]] is another way in which players can do [[Strategic Planning]] based upon their [[Strategic Knowledge]]. Similarly, the ability to create [[Gameplay Engines]] can lead to players engaging in [[Strategic Planning]]. [[Privileged Abilities]] cannot be used in this sense since players may not know which other players have which abilities so they may not be privileged, but when abilities are predetermined those that then are [[Privileged Abilities]] can be the basis for [[Strategic Planning]].
 [[Randomness]] can hinder the knowledge of these strategic aspects, but knowing the probabilities used can in turn represent [[Strategic Knowledge]] on a higher level. Related to this, [[Limited Planning Abilities]] can works against [[Strategic Planning]] but [[Limited Foresight]] is not as likely to interfere with this type of planning since the foresight has more to do with tactical issues. Related to this, [[Reconnaissance]] goals require [[Strategic Planning]] ''due'' to having [[Imperfect Information]] and thereby [[Limited Planning Abilities]]; here players need to make use of all their current knowledge to try and maximize their chances of acquiring more.
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 [[Freedom of Choice]],
 [[Gameplay Engines]],
 [[Predictable Consequences]],
 [[Privileged Abilities]],
 [[Reconnaissance]],
 [[Replayability]],
 [[Stealth]],
 [[Strategic Knowledge]],

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 == Consequences ==
-The possibility to do [[Strategic Planning]] leads to [[Stimulated Planning]] in games, including planning as [[Extra-Game Activities]]. When planning does take place during gameplay in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are and [[Turn-Based Games|Turn-Based]], this can lead to [[Analysis Paralysis]] since other players are forced to have [[Downtime]].
+The possibility to do [[Strategic Planning]] leads to [[Stimulated Planning]] in games, including planning as [[Extra-Game Activities]]. Noting how strategies work, or can be adjusted to work, can provide a sense of [[Value of Effort]] in performing the [[Strategic Planning]]. When planning does take place during gameplay in [[Multiplayer Games]] that are and [[Turn-Based Games|Turn-Based]], this can lead to [[Analysis Paralysis]] since other players are forced to have [[Downtime]].
 While [[Replayability]] is often a requirement for [[Strategic Planning]] since the primary way of learning game systems are through interacting with them, [[Strategic Planning]] also modulates [[Replayability]] since players can consider ways of improving their gameplay. This can lead to [[Varied Gameplay]] as players try different strategies.
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 [[Extra-Game Activities]],
 [[Stimulated Planning]],
 [[Zero-Player Games]]

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 In contrast with [[Tactical Planning]], which depends on specific game states, [[Strategic Planning]] depends on general structures of the game design. Both are however likely to affect each other so considering them together may be prudent. The basic requirement for [[Strategic Planning]] is that players can have [[Strategic Knowledge]] about the game and that they have a [[Freedom of Choice]] of what strategy to use during gameplay. Since this is typically achieved through playing the games, having [[Replayability]] supports [[Strategic Planning]] (actually, not having [[Replayability]] probably indicates that players can do [[Strategic Planning]] perfectly but this also removes the possibility for them to have any [[Freedom of Choice]]). Generally speaking, [[Predictable Consequences]] supports [[Strategic Planning]] since players can more easily find general structures in the gameplay.
 Having [[Strategic Locations]] in games is one way to allow players to develop [[Strategic Knowledge]] and thereby be able to do [[Strategic Planning]]. Examples of [[Strategic Locations]] suitable for supporting [[Strategic Planning]] due to how they affect gameplay actions include [[Choke Points]], [[Installations]], [[Safe Havens]], and those that support [[Camping]]. Knowing about these locations so one can plan ahead can be vital for [[Stealth]] goals. Related also to these locations and planning is knowing how to most efficiently be able to use any [[Zone of Control]] functionality in the game, and this becomes especially relevant for games that also have [[Choke Points]]. Knowing which [[Weapons]] or [[Powers]] that [[Enemies]] have [[Vulnerabilities]] to - or can exploit [[Achilles' Heels]] - is example of another type of [[Strategic Knowledge]] that can let players do [[Strategic Planning]] in advance of [[Combat]].
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 [[Deck Building]],
 [[Freedom of Choice]],
 [[Gameplay Engines]],
 [[Predictable Consequences]],
 [[Privileged Abilities]],