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HELLO to all Splinterlands readers of my humble blog.👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Welcome to yet another week of the "new" iteration of the Splinterlands Weekly Challenges 😜. The "old" Battle Challenges are now a thing of the past (at least for now?) and they have been replaced with the "Splinterlands Community Engagement Challenge: Custom Challenges".

For any old Hivers/Splinterland players who've just come back and are confused, fret not! Even with the name and format tweaks, right at it's core, battles are still the foundation of these posts.

In this week's edition of my Custom Challenges, I will do something drastically different from my usual battle showcases. Instead of war, I will become a peaceful teacher showing all new players how to most effectively navigate the topic of "Custom Challenges".

Custom Challenges in Splinterlands are the ultimate playground for creativity and strategy. They allow players to go beyond traditional battles, crafting unique matchups, testing out-of-the-box strategies, and fostering deeper connections within the Splinterlands community. Whether you’re hosting a friendly competition, sharpening your skills, or just having fun, Custom Challenges are an invaluable tool to enhance your Splinterlands experience. In this post, I’ll dive into how you can customize these challenges, issue them to others, and experiment with creative rulesets to make every battle unforgettable.

That being said, here's some tips and tricks from Yours Truly which will hopefully help any new player who comes across this guide. Read on to find out more! 😜

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No matter! I present to you — Custom Challenges.

So without further ado, let me introduce how best to navigate this seemingly impossible task to you! 🎉

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⚔️🛡️Mastering Custom Challenges in Splinterlands🛡️⚔️

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With all that being said, here is how I would advice ALL players on how you can capitalize on some of these simple strategies!

Customizing Your Challenges

Custom Challenges are packed with options that let you shape the gameplay to suit your preferences. Here are the aspects you can tweak:

Mana Cap: Adjust the total mana available for summoning cards. Try setting a low cap for a minimalistic strategy or a high cap for epic, full-force battles.
Rulesets: Select unique rulesets that shake up traditional strategies. Some options include:
- No Healing: Forces players to rely on damage mitigation instead of recovery.
- Lost Magic: Eliminates magic attacks, pushing for melee- and ranged-heavy strategies.
- Little League: Limits card choices to those with a low mana cost, encouraging creativity.
Splinter Selection: Enable or disable specific Splinters to influence deck-building. For instance, disabling Water Splinters challenges players to build effective strategies without popular healing-focused cards.
Arena Type: Choose the battlefield’s look and feel, adding thematic elements to the challenge.

How to Challenge Other Players

Creating and sending a Custom Challenge is straightforward but offers plenty of room for excitement:

Access the Custom Challenge Feature: Navigate to the “Battle” tab and select “Create Challenge.”
Set Your Parameters: Customize mana cap, rulesets, Splinters, and other settings based on your desired theme or strategy.
Select Your Opponent: Input your friend’s username or choose a community member you want to battle.
Confirm and Send: Review the settings, confirm your challenge, and wait for your opponent to accept.

Custom Challenges are perfect for hosting tournaments, practicing strategies, or simply testing fun ideas in a low-stakes environment.

Creative Rulesets to Try

Unleashing your creativity with Custom Challenges can make battles more entertaining and unpredictable. Here are some rulesets to experiment with:

All Ranged, All the Time: Limit decks to ranged attackers only, emphasizing positioning and support abilities.
Titan Brawl: Set a high mana cap and ban low-mana cards, focusing solely on heavy hitters.
Elemental Duel: Restrict the battle to one Splinter, like Fire or Life, to see which player truly masters that element.
Stealth Mode: Only cards with abilities like Sneak or Snipe are allowed, creating a high-stakes game of tactical positioning.
Budget Challenge: Agree to use only low-rarity cards, putting skill over the strength of your collection.

These creative rulesets can spice up gameplay and encourage you to think outside the box, discovering synergies and strategies you might not have considered otherwise.

Why Custom Challenges Matter

Skill Development: They let you experiment with strategies in a no-risk environment.
Community Building: Hosting challenges with friends or guildmates fosters camaraderie and competition.
Event Hosting: Custom Challenges are a great way to organize themed tournaments or community events.
Fun Factor: Above all, they’re an opportunity to break away from the routine and enjoy the game in new, imaginative ways.

Splinterlands is a game that thrives on strategy, creativity, and community, and Custom Challenges bring all these aspects together. With endless customization options, you can tailor battles to your liking, push your skills to the limit, and connect with other players in fresh and exciting ways. So, the next time you’re looking for something different in Splinterlands, don’t wait—dive into Custom Challenges, experiment with creative rulesets, and show the world what you’ve got.

Challenge accepted? Let’s see what you can come up with!

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💭🧐💭Ending Thoughts💭🧐💭

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I definitely can appreciate Custom Challenges and how it changes the dynamics of usual gameplay. This is one of those situations which can be turned into a huge advantage if surrounded with the proper strategies. The role it brings to the battlefield will give a player the edge in squeezing out every tiny advantage to get the win. 👍🏻

I hope this article has given you some insight into its potential. 😉

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