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Greetings, my coffee loving friends. This week, I'll be sharing some of my experiences and insights about Splinterlands, a unique card-based auto battler game that requires a combination of strategy and prediction. If you can accurately anticipae your opponent's moves, it can give you an advantage but like in many aspects of life, luck also plays a huge role in your wins. Even with a less powerful team, a bit of luck may lead you to unexpected victories.
In Splinterlands, you must form a team by selecting one summoner and up to six units from your team of bought or rented card. The summoner's element determines which elemental units are eligible to be used in the battle.
The six main elements available are Fire, Water, Earth, Life, Death, and Dragon. When using the Dragon element, you have the flexibility to choose any of the other five elements for your units and combine the two elements to form a better team. Plus, you can also utilize Neutral cards, which are not restricted by element and can be used with any elements.
To add another layer of challenge, each battle has three rules that must be followed.
These three rules add unique elements to each battle, making every game different and challenging every time. To win, you must use your skills and knowledge to adapt to the rulesets for that battle. Choose the right cards and use the most effective strategy to defeat your opponent.
Overall, Splinterlands requires a combination of strategy, skill, and a bit of luck to win battles. With the variety of cards, elements, and rules available, there is always something new to discover as you learn more of the game.
Active Elements - The elements you are allowed to use for that battle.
Max Mana - The total limit of mana you can use on that battle.
Rule Sets - Different rules that may modify the rules of that battle such as you can only use certain cards or added effects on your units and your enemies.
In summary, you must build a team composed of a summoner and up to six units. While following the set rules for each battle. Then, you need to strategize and watch as your team goes to war against your enemies, hoping for a hard-fought victory.
Although some may disagree due to you being new in this game but in my opinion, beginning your Splinterlands journey with the Wild Ranked Format is a wise choice for beginners.
Splinterlands is divided into two ranked formats, Modern and Wild. In the Modern format, now you are limited to using cards from Chaos Legion and Rebellion and there is a ban on bots. This means that all players you will face are sure to be another human who may be exceptionally skilled at the game. Even in the Bronze tier, you could face formidable opponents if your luck is low.
The Wild Ranked Format is quite the opposite, as it features a lot of bots, but they are not very good. This can be a great confidence booster and make learning the game more enjoyable, since everyone loves winning, right?
In this format, you are allowed to use any cards from the Alpha to the Rebellion sets, as long as you either own them or rent them. While this may seem overwhelming at first, it provides you with a lot of options to experiment with and get comfortable in the game. Not only that, it would not give you any issues when the new set goes live since there would be no limits to the sets you are currently using like how Modern format is limited to using Chaos Legion and Rebellion cards only.
If you want to explore the Modern format, my suggestion is to start playing in the Wild Ranked Format while utilizing only Chaos Legion and Rebellion cards. That way, you won't be too culture shocked when transitioning to the Modern Ranked Format. You can practice against easier opponents such as bots while familiarizing yourself with the cards from these two sets.
Being an introvert myself, I understand that my advice to join communities or Discord may not hold much weight. I, myself, haven't really joined one up to this date.
What I can share with you, on the other hand, is that even if you are an introverted person like me, you can still engage with others by simply leaving an upvote on their blogs after reading them.
I cannot stress enough how much inspiration and knowledge for different strategies I have gained from browsing through contest blogs in the Splinterlands Battle Mage Secrets and Social Media Contests. While I very seldom leave a comment, I always show my support by giving them an upvote. Sometimes, I even join giveaway contests when I am not busy but most of the times, I just tend to be a silent reader and give an upvote instead.
But if you are feeling more adventurous, I heard that Splinterlands has a Twitch channel that you can join and there are also plenty of Splinterlands gamers on YouTube that you can check out and leave comments for questions. They are usually very responsive and happy to interact with their viewers, so it could be a great way to connect with others in the Splinterlands community. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Even if it's just in small ways, it can enhance your overall experience and help you feel more connected to other players.
Also, keep in mind that there are many different types of communities within Splinterlands, so you might want to explore a few different options before settling on one that feels right for you. Some players enjoy engaging with others through social media platforms like Twitter or Reddit, while others prefer Discord servers or in-game chat. Whatever your preferences may be, there is sure to be a group of players out there with similar minds like you who would love to share tips, strategies, and stories with you.
When I first started playing Splinterlands, I encountered a lot of difficulties. I was confused about what to do and didn't understand why some of my units weren't attacking. Unfortunately, there were no instructions available on the website. I had to research other blogs, watch YouTube videos for tips, and learn through a lot of trial and error in games.
As someone who has been in your shoes, I suggest focusing on one strategy at a time as a beginner. Cards such as mages or those with abilities that bypass armor can be very powerful. This is because their attacks pierce through armor, and they don't miss their target, making them reliable choices.
Additionally, these cards can attack no matter where they are on the battlefield. You don't have to worry too much about proper positioning. By simplifying some of the factors that may affect the game, you can focus more on understanding various abilities and of course, when you feel more comfortable with the game mechanics, you can start experimenting with other cards and different strategies. It's important to take your time and not be afraid to make mistakes as you learn.
Also, don't forget to make use of the resources available to you, such as the new in-game tutorial and the Splinterlands website. These can be a great help in finding your way around the game and understanding its various rules and mechanics.
In summary, my best advice is to start with a simple strategy focusing on mages or other cards with reliable abilities that hit hard. As you become more familiar with the gameplay, don't hesitate to experiment with other cards and strategies and don't forget to keep up to date to new rules and strategies in the game.
Lastly, I want to share my all time favorite card combo which is Kron the Undying and Scarred Llama Mage. However, my absolute favorite involves a Beta card known as "The Kraken." While I could sing and praise The Kraken for ages, to make this short, feel free to check out my other posts where I've shared my views about it in great detail.
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If you have suggested combos or questions, feel free to comment it down below.
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