The presence of luck-based mechanics in a strategy game can be both a blessing and a massive frustration.
However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.
The Luck of the Draw
If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.
By ensuring a healthy mix of low-cost cycle cards, they guarantee they will always have some form of defense.
- Always include at least two cheap defensive options.
- Try to fix your rotation safely.
- It happens to everyone.
The Unpredictable AI
Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.
Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.
| Genre Type | Level of Luck |
|---|---|
| Drafting Games | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized |
Embracing the Chaos
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.
