Putting on a Brave Face by John Berling HardyThe key to success in any game is to be able to influence, or control, events so that they fall in one?s favor. To this end, the Player?s modus operandi is to achieve and maintain leverage over their opponent. Just like holding the higher ground in a battle, leverage helps the Player to maintain the upper hand in the relationship.This leverage need not refer to anything with a basis in fact in order to be effective. It is enough to convince a











