RE: Splinterlands: The "X" Incentive To Stay Competitive

I would really love to learn how to play this game. It's like you're at a party but you don't know what's going on, putting you on a lower level than others. That's how I feel when splinterlands is mentioned. Everyone seems to know it. But it doesn't sound like a normal game. It sounds like you need a lot of discipline and caution and hard work. Is that right?
On a better note, I'm sorry for your seven game losing streak and I'm glad you had a chance to recover.