min-max
Minimize maximum loss
Min-max is a strategy of minimizing weaknesses while maximizing strengths, common in gaming and optimization contexts.
In role-playing games, a min-maxer builds characters by dumping points from less important attributes to boost key ones: He min-maxed his wizard for pure damage output.
The term can carry a whiff of criticism—implying someone prioritizes mechanical advantage over balanced play or roleplaying.
Room's upper surface
- floorIndoor walking surface
- capCovering for top
- limitationBound on extent
- restrictionLimit on action
upper · lower · clamp · range · limit · constraint · threshold · boundary
Utmost height attained
- valleyLow ground between heights
- highestTopmost in position
- lowestLeast in position
- bestHighest in quality
worst · outlier · endpoint · apex · nadir · zenith · absolute · ultimate
Finite problem-solving procedure
- normalizeMake regular or standard
- scalingClimbing or resizing
- boundsEdges or leaps
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
threshold · objective · efficiency · trade-off · convergence · parameter · heuristic · tuning
ceiling
Room's upper surface
- floorIndoor walking surface
- capCovering for top
- limitationBound on extent
restriction · upper · lower · clamp · range · limit · constraint · threshold · boundary · cutoff
peak
Utmost height attained
best · worst · outlier · endpoint · apex · nadir · zenith · absolute · ultimate · edge
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
constraint · threshold · objective · efficiency · trade-off · convergence · parameter · heuristic · tuning · calibration
minimax
Worst-case loss reduction
zero-sum · decision · optimal · adversarial · chess · move · evaluation · pruning · player · outcome
- RPGsDungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy, Skyrim, GM, Baldur's Gate
- playstylesaggressive, defensive, passive, casual, competitive
- gaming tacticsflanking, positioning, baiting, rushing, turtling
- transformationschange, changes, transform, transforms, transformation
- character progressionlevel up, leveling, skill tree, talent tree, skill points
- inventorystock, items, products, merchandise, assets
min-maxsatisficing
Accepting adequate over optimal
expected value · random selection · gambling · all-in · hill climbing
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