The presence of luck-based mechanics in a strategy game can be both a blessing and a massive frustration.
Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.
Starting Hands and Card Rotation
Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.
By ensuring a healthy mix of low-cost cycle cards, they guarantee they will always have some form of defense.
- Make the best play available with what you have.
- Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.
- It adds excitement to the viewing experience.
Unit Targeting and Pathfinding
While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.
Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
| Genre Type | RNG Dependency |
|---|---|
| Auto-Battlers | Luck is the primary factor in individual matches |
| Standard Tower Rush | Highly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds |
Embracing the Chaos
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.
If you are stuck in a lower arena, it is because of your fundamental mechanics, not the random number generator.
