ELI5: micro and macro

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What is micro and macro?

Micro and macro are two ways of looking at things - micro focuses on small, detailed parts (like individual soldiers in a game), while macro looks at the big picture (like your entire army and economy) [1][3]. Think of it like looking at a single LEGO brick versus looking at your whole LEGO castle.

Why do we use both?

Sometimes you need to control one thing very carefully to win a fight, and sometimes you need to think about what's happening everywhere at once [1][3]. It's like playing chess - you need to focus on one piece's move AND think about your whole strategy.

What's an example?

In a game like Age of Empires, micro is making your soldiers dodge arrows and attack the right enemy, while macro is building more farms and planning where to place your next town [1][3]. They both matter for winning!

Why should you care?

Good players get really good at BOTH - they can fight battles perfectly AND manage their whole team perfectly at the same time [1][3].