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The Old Sempai · 03-26-2005

Ah.
A wise clan at last
To take advantage of the strategies of Sun Tzu is wise...
In depth stratagems are things that many clans do not fully understand.

I am Old Sempai, better known as "MaD KiLlaH". The etymology of my name is that of Japanese culture. Sempai means an advisor to a younger man, the younger man being a kohai. Though I do not wish to be looked upon as conceited, I feel as though I have something to teach, in which many can benefit from.

The key of "The Art of War" is that one must take all of the different aspects and chapters into consideration when devising a plan. There is no theme, there is no underlining key point, and though certain quotes may summarize the book to an extent, to think that one can read a single passage and have a full understanding of the book is ludicrous.
With that said let us look at the quote.

"In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement; surprising actions generally lead to victory."

First use your brain, then use your eyes, your ears, your nose, your tongue, your fingertips, then use your brain again. After this analyze what you know, devise a plan, look at the positive and negative outcomes of said plan, and then if the plan has a positive outcome, commence.

Notice what is before the word commence. A shitload if you will, of things in which you need to consider if you want your plan to succeed.

Surprise is something that can easily be achieved by using ones intellect. Appearing disorganized when one is actually organized is one key point in “The Art of War”. If and when the time comes to take the offensive one must be sure to have the upper hand and the best way to do this is surprise.

“Catch thy enemy unprepared. Appear to be weak where you are the strongest. Look disorganized, but be organized. All these signs are signs of disorder that will make your enemy think you are not ready for them. But little do they know that they are playing right into your hands.”
-[SS]Blitz

This Blitz fellow seems to understand the quote to it’s entirety. The part of appearing weak where you are strongest ties in with attacking weakness not strength. Never EVER use attrition in battle. This is, as you will soon find, the basis of many of sun Tzu’s quotes.

I hope you learn much from this great philosopher. He Has much to teach. When you learn to utilize and incorporate his techniques into your everyday and business life you will look at every situation differently. This text changes you, whether you think I am insane or not I urge you to read it, debate it, and practice it.

Happy philosophizing,
The Old Sempai

03-26-2005	#8
The Old Sempai Ensign Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	Philosophize Ah. A wise clan at last To take advantage of the strategies of Sun Tzu is wise... In depth stratagems are things that many clans do not fully understand. I am Old Sempai, better known as "MaD KiLlaH". The etymology of my name is that of Japanese culture. Sempai means an advisor to a younger man, the younger man being a kohai. Though I do not wish to be looked upon as conceited, I feel as though I have something to teach, in which many can benefit from. The key of "The Art of War" is that one must take all of the different aspects and chapters into consideration when devising a plan. There is no theme, there is no underlining key point, and though certain quotes may summarize the book to an extent, to think that one can read a single passage and have a full understanding of the book is ludicrous. With that said let us look at the quote. "In conflict, straightforward actions generally lead to engagement; surprising actions generally lead to victory." First use your brain, then use your eyes, your ears, your nose, your tongue, your fingertips, then use your brain again. After this analyze what you know, devise a plan, look at the positive and negative outcomes of said plan, and then if the plan has a positive outcome, commence. Notice what is before the word commence. A shitload if you will, of things in which you need to consider if you want your plan to succeed. Surprise is something that can easily be achieved by using ones intellect. Appearing disorganized when one is actually organized is one key point in “The Art of War”. If and when the time comes to take the offensive one must be sure to have the upper hand and the best way to do this is surprise. “Catch thy enemy unprepared. Appear to be weak where you are the strongest. Look disorganized, but be organized. All these signs are signs of disorder that will make your enemy think you are not ready for them. But little do they know that they are playing right into your hands.” -[SS]Blitz This Blitz fellow seems to understand the quote to it’s entirety. The part of appearing weak where you are strongest ties in with attacking weakness not strength. Never EVER use attrition in battle. This is, as you will soon find, the basis of many of sun Tzu’s quotes. I hope you learn much from this great philosopher. He Has much to teach. When you learn to utilize and incorporate his techniques into your everyday and business life you will look at every situation differently. This text changes you, whether you think I am insane or not I urge you to read it, debate it, and practice it. Happy philosophizing, The Old Sempai