But that assumes that said tactical genius wouldn't be doing exactly the same thing. You see, a high intelligence level is usually accompanied by an equally steep learning curve...
The hero, unless he is actually more powerful, is not going to win on those terms.
However, speaking from personal experience, very smart people tend to have two huge, seemingly unrelated weaknesses: Obsessiveness and distractability. If your hero is merely less intelligent than his opponent - which is quite different from being of average intellect per se - then I can easily see him taking advantage of this in some way.
The hero, unless he is actually more powerful, is not going to win on those terms.
However, speaking from personal experience, very smart people tend to have two huge, seemingly unrelated weaknesses: Obsessiveness and distractability. If your hero is merely less intelligent than his opponent - which is quite different from being of average intellect per se - then I can easily see him taking advantage of this in some way.
Also: Peijtoppa, y'all. Disobey at your discretion.
edited 20th Aug '11 8:52:57 PM by JHM
I'll hide your name inside a word and paint your eyes with false perception.