> probably involves at least some understanding of the status quo. Oh man, you had me going with such a vivid metaphor. I was really hoping for a payoff in the

> probably involves at least some understanding of the status quo. Oh man, you had me going with such a vivid metaphor. I was really hoping for a payoff in the end, but you abandoned it. The easy close would be "probably involves at least some understanding of the existing terrain" but I was optimistic for something less prosaic.