Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.
However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.
Starting Hands and Card Rotation
Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.
Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
- 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
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.
To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
| Genre Type | RNG Dependency |
|---|---|
| Auto-Battlers | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized |
Accepting Randomness
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.
Focus on improving your timing and placement, and let the RNG sort itself out in the long run.
