Gamists will vary on the degree to which mechanics may slow the game, but they agree that you win by using the rules to your advantage.

Tactical use of game rules probably seems like cheating to you, on a 0 here.
A 1 suggests that tactical use of game rules disinterests you.
If you gave this a 2, you probably see the tactical use of rules as part of the game, but don't do it much yourself.
You consider taking advantage of the rules to be part of play, if you give this 3.
A 4 says that the tactical use of game rules is a significant part of your combat approach.