- Write clean DA chains and compare plausibility vs Aff offense.
- Answer with no link, link turns, impact defense, impact turns—avoid double turns.
Example DA (weapons ban)
Uniqueness: no major war now. Link: ban shifts power. Internal link: adversary tests boundaries. Impact: escalation → conflict.
When to go for a DA
- When uniqueness is clean and judge will weigh probability/timeframe.
- Pair with a CP to create a comparative world with a clear net benefit.