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Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.
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Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.
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Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.
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Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
+Always include at least two cheap defensive options.Cycle your cheapest cards in the back.Accept that sometimes you will lose to a lucky start. +The Unpredictable AI +
Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.
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Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
+Battler CategoryLevel of LuckDrafting GamesExtremely High - Relies entirely on shop rolls and item dropsStandard [Tower Rush](https://gitea.gimmin.com/jacklynfranco/tower-rush2015/wiki/Understanding-the-%27Beatdown%27-Archetype-in-Tower-Rush)Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized +The Mental Game +
The most important skill regarding RNG is learning how to control your emotions when luck inevitably turns against you.
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Focus on improving your timing and placement, and let the RNG sort itself out in the long run.
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