Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.
However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.
Initial Deck Shuffling
Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.
Professional players build their decks specifically to minimize the chances of a truly unplayable starting hand.
- Make the best play available with what you have.
- Remove the guesswork from the mid-game.
- It prevents matches from feeling perfectly scripted.
Unit Targeting and Pathfinding
Another subtle layer of RNG comes from the slight inconsistencies in how the game's AI handles pathfinding.
Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
| Game Style | RNG Dependency |
|---|---|
| Auto-Battlers | Luck is the primary factor in individual matches |
| Standard Tower Rush | Very Low - Only the starting hand is randomized |
Embracing the Chaos
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.
Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.
