The Art of War: Warrior Rules - winning by comparing positions

Sun Tzu's six rules for identifying situations where resources can be cut off.

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This article explains how to recognize the Serious Situation that arises when we run low on resources and lose contact with our original source of support for our move or campaign. All resources are limited and we cannot make progress without the resources to continue our venture (3.1.1 Resource Limitations). However, our move has taken us so far from our sources of support that have a problem getting additional resources. Our rivals can use our distance to either block the flow of those resources and/or turn our supporters who provide resources against us.