I just got out of a unhealthy relationship. It was filled with games and both of us trying to get the upper hand on each other. We still both have feelings to this day but the stress of everything just wasn't worth it.

I believe in gaming when initially dating because whether you are versed in PUA techniques or not it IS a game.

At some point though I feel like I need to totally shut it off or else the relationship is more about gaming(attraction triggers, not being to needy, how many dates, when to punish, WHEN AGREEING OR DOING THEM FAVORS IS OK..) then it is about just enjoying someone else's company and emotions.

I figure that I will always carry with me certain values of gaming even into a LTR(be confident, them pushing you around isn't attractive, have direction in life) but when can I throw the other shit out? Because getting them to sleep with you and getting them to know you are two different ball parks, and game is only fun for the first arena.

What do you guys think? When can all the analysis be put to rest? Can the analysis be put to rest?

Way to much analysis in you mind. Just relax and enjoy for a while. If it starts to go in wrong direction then think about it and make a decision. Othervise, you put way to much presure on you soulders which holds back you in enjoying in your relationship.

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Natural supreme

The only way (according to me) that the game will help your LTR... is... making sure you are a high value male worth keeping. She is in your social cirle now and you should protect her. This is what you promised her when you showed the protector of loved ones in A2 (you did didnt you?).
Playful bashing is only ok if you enjoy it, be yourself man. Keep your inner game!