Roman Cleland
@romancleland9
The Role of RNG in Competitive Tower Rush Mechanics
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.
Starting Hands and Card Rotation
The most prominent RNG element in card-based battlers is the initial four cards you are dealt at the start.
Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
- Make the best play available with what you have.
- Track the opponent's rotation after the first cycle.
- Some RNG is healthy for the game.
The Unpredictable AI
While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.
Leaving a slight margin for error in your defensive placements is the best way to handle AI unpredictability.
| Battler Category | RNG Dependency |
|---|
| Auto-Chess | Luck is the primary factor in individual matches |
| Standard 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.
Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.
