4) It's a good idea to take your time. By the way, I personally spent an entire week (the 4th) using up all 6000 seconds in the Time Edict, specifically for thinking.
Continue?
This isn't the Time Edict – just enter a battle and think as much as you like... You can also go to the bathroom, have a smoke, and take a trip to the nearest brothel around the corner if you get restless :D :D :D
And as for not seeing the map in battle, you can memorize it during your opponent's turns... and take some time to think... the situation only changes based on your opponent's moves and what they reveal – what exactly did your opponent have in this specific case? Nothing! ... from what was clearly visible
So, the arguments are more of a negative point.