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
If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.
Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.
- Never run a deck that is too heavy.
- Cycle your cheapest cards in the back.
- It happens to everyone.
The Unpredictable AI
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.
Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.
| Game Style | Level of Luck |
|---|---|
| Auto-Battlers | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Highly skill-dependent after the first 30 seconds |
The Mental Game
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.
Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.