variables involved in value-shifts of a dried print

I am trying to print in a way which takes into account all the wierd things which happen between the newly exposed, and the dry print. This is what I believe/have seen/been told: 1) selenium=darkens values 2) dry down=darkens values; 3) fog=darkens values. I think you get what worries me. Am I missing anything which I should pay attention to, such that I am not sadly surprised in the morning (which I often am), as regards the mid-high values especially, i.e., I dislike it when they appear darker in the morning...? Does the degree of exhaustion or development time affect this? Wash time and temp.? I use Ilford MG FB WT, and usually develop in Dektol @ 1:5 for 2-3 minutes, depending on how warm I want the selenium-effect (Occasionally, I use Edwal Platinum II, for very warm prints). Thanks all. Shawn

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