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.
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.
- Flexibility is a skill.
- Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.
- Some RNG is healthy for the game.
Troop Movement Quirks
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-Chess | Extremely High - Relies entirely on shop rolls and item drops |
| Standard Tower Rush | Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized |
Accepting Randomness
The best competitors accept the chaos, focus on what they can control, and outplay the opponent regardless.
Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.
