Proficient
Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Tactical and proficient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tactical" instead an adjective "Proficient".
Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently
Tactical
Tactical adjective - Suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances.
Proficient and tactical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Tactical".
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- In The Reapers it's reconciled somewhat, explaining that he is very technically proficient with security systems, but lacks tactical planning skills.
- Strategy itself is often dealt with by The Strategist who may or may not also be proficient in tactical thinking.
Source: Strategy Versus Tactics - This means that highly proficient players who are experienced with the game, and spent their souls carefully would be on the same level as inexperienced players who were experimenting on how to spend souls and/or may have lost chunks of their soul-value to tactical mistakes.
Source: Guide Dang It / Dark Souls
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