The Role of RNG in Competitive Tower Rush Mechanics

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Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.<br>
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Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.<br>
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Initial Deck Shuffling<br>
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If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.<br>
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Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.<br>
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Always include at least two cheap defensive options.Don't panic if your starting hand is bad.It happens to everyone.<br>
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The Unpredictable AI<br>
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While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.<br>
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Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.<br>
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Battler CategoryRNG DependencyDrafting GamesExtremely High - Relies entirely on shop rolls and item dropsStandard Tower Rush - https://gitea.kamilklecha.dev/floydailey5465 Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized<br>
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The Mental Game<br>
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The most important skill regarding RNG is learning how to control your emotions when luck inevitably turns against you.<br>
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Focus on improving your timing and placement, and let the RNG sort itself out in the long run.<br>