I refer you to the many studies that suggest that any strategy is filtered through human emotions prior to formation of logical or reasonable structural decisions.
Tit-for-Tat is highly effective in almost every paradigm. If the opponent escalates, you escalate while expressing both the willingness to de-escalate and the conditions. If the opponent de-escalates, you de-escalate. You can call it mercy if you want, but remember that for mercy, aggression comes first.
I refer you to the many studies that suggest that any strategy is filtered through human emotions prior to formation of logical or reasonable structural decisions.
Being merciful to all, usually impossible.
When I can be merciful, it's beautiful.
Renews my spirit to repeat .
Tit-for-Tat is highly effective in almost every paradigm. If the opponent escalates, you escalate while expressing both the willingness to de-escalate and the conditions. If the opponent de-escalates, you de-escalate. You can call it mercy if you want, but remember that for mercy, aggression comes first.