Apply known principles to unknown frontiers, and not only will you build a solid scaffolding with which you can manage greater levels of chaos and reap greater levels of reward, you’ll blaze a path forged from logic and example so that others can follow.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
“Apply known principles to unknown frontiers, ” then the unexpected is expected. When known principles do not produce “logical” results, the protagonist must adapt to survive and intuit to thrive.
Having to learn new rules of the game is a book.
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I would say having to learn new rules of the game is a known principle. It’s been echoed throughout time immemorial. 😉
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The process of surprise and new learning makes excellent stories.
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