Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.
Understanding exactly where randomness factors into the equation allows top players to mitigate its negative effects.
Initial Deck Shuffling
If your opponent rushes the bridge and all your cheap defensive counters are at the bottom of your deck, you lose the tower.
Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
- Learn to adapt to bad RNG.
- Know what they are holding.
- Some RNG is healthy for the game.
Troop Movement Quirks
While developers strive to make AI as predictable as possible, the physics engine can occasionally create chaotic results.
Relying on a unit's aggro range down to the exact pixel is risky because tiny bumps can alter their trajectory.
| Game Style | Randomness Impact |
|---|---|
| Auto-Chess | Skill comes from long-term statistical management |
| Standard Tower Rush | Matches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking |
Embracing the Chaos
The most important skill regarding RNG is learning how to control your emotions when luck inevitably turns against you.
Focus on improving your timing and placement, and let the RNG sort itself out in the long run.
