Working outcomeA hand shortlist with reasons and pivot conditions.
Shortlist instead of declaring destiny
Select two or three plausible lines from your authorized card. Record what each path already has, still needs, and would have to break apart.
Score the fragility
A nearby hand may depend on rare singles, pairs, exact tiles, or too many jokers. Distance alone can hide the weakest requirement.
- Count required natural tiles.
- Notice shared tiles between paths.
- Check concealed or exposure constraints.
Set a pivot trigger
Decide what new tile, exposure, or discard pattern would strengthen or eliminate a path. A pivot is a response to evidence, not an admission of failure.
Keep the boundary visible
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