Nice to see you got started with the game @buggedout! I'm not sure if the initial experience is what it used to be when I started, but learning the game was one of the most enjoyable things for me. I try to come up with some strategies from time to time but after a while, you kind of know what is good to play. Here are some good combos that might come in handy at some point. https://www.splintertalk.io/hive-13323/@costanza/splinterlands-strategy-guide-or-unbeatable-power-combos

Good Luck!