Par

Par refers to scoring a set of orbs, from 1 to 3, in the theoretical least amount of ticks possible. Scoring par on every set of 3 orbs that comes is an excellent way to score high in an altar, although it might not be the globally optimal play as the globally optimal play must take into account positioning for future spawns beyond the current three. Scoring par in a complex situation (usually involving 3 orbs) in real time is a sign of a skillful GOP player.

Par illustrates a local vs. global phenomenon that is a recurrent theme in not just GOP, but also much of mathematics in general.