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Line construction lab

Plan the next streets
Name the node
Line consistency
Practice: Short Deck line practice

When to stop pure exploit

Exploit until evidence
Stations vs thinking regs
Population vs this player
Practice: Short Deck exploit practice

Grade-9 stake posture

Plan review week
Unit exit: Grade-9 stake posture
Caps still hold
Practice: Short Deck G9 stake practice

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Short Deck / Grade 9 / When to stop pure exploit

Stations vs thinking regs

'Stations vs thinking regs' (short deck, G9): Confirm rankings and antes every room; don't import full-deck set worship.

Worked example

apply 'Stations vs thinking regs' on ante-heavy button open. Write the board/doors, villain type, old line → new line, and why.

Common leak

nods through 'Stations vs thinking regs', then defaults on ante-heavy button open the next time money goes in.

Drill

teach 'Stations vs thinking regs' in 60 seconds with ante-heavy button open. Tag one live rep this week.

Practice habit

sticky-note the trigger for 'Stations vs thinking regs' before your next short deck session.

Drill

explain 'Stations vs thinking regs' to your buddy without looking — if you stall, you don't own it yet for short deck.

Remember

Change one short deck decision this week. Notes beat vibes.

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