Paradoxical Pitfalls to Avoid When Defending the Castle
As a time-traveling defender of the castle, you're likely aware of the importance of avoiding paradoxes. However, the line between clever and catastrophic can be thin. Let's discuss some of the most egregious pitfalls to watch out for:
The Novikov Self-Consistency Principle
Also known as the "no drama" rule, this principle states that any events which occur through time travel must not be in conflict with the timeline as it was before the event. In other words, don't try to change the past in ways that would prevent events you've already experienced from happening. It's a slippery slope, trust us.
- Don't try to kill your own grandfather before he has kids. It's just a bad move.
- Don't warn someone of a danger that would cause them to avoid it. That's just called "helping."
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