So I am not really a good article writer or anything but I do like helping new players so I figure this might help a few new players as well as veterans that seem to be having a little trouble with their win even if their decks are solid.
By virtue of being a TCG, SE incorporates a combination of skill and luck that most games would love to have but don't. This combination can result in interesting games, but if you do not know what to look for, a victory will be hard fought when it honestly shouldn't, or prevented when you should have won, bad matchup or no. Hopefully, these tips might help you get a few more games under your belt, as well as get you thinking about play style.
1) Look at the Heroes in play: It goes without saying that a good way to determine if you'll have a great game is observing your opponent's hero. This step is doubly important, and places one in my list for numerous reasons. First, some heroes work well against certain deck "archetypes". For example, Jerichoworks best against attachment based heroes like solo-Gwen and solo-Darkclaw; Eladwen
2) Carefully observe your opponent's plays: Sometimes an opponent gives away his whole hand by playing very little, a lot, or does other things that make you wonder why he is doing this or that. This is very important, especially in the early game. If an Majiya
3) Learn your staples: Going hand-in-hand with #2, each hero/class has a gimmick that makes you change your playstyle and rightly so. Elementalis
4) Do you see "That Card"?: When you see a card that you don't normally see, you should not ignore it. Some players like to play against their deck stereotypes. A Lone Wolf
5) Have a Plan Q: Simply put, if all of your normal plays don't work on your opponent, then try a different approach. Is your deck a control deck? What do you do if your opponent plays a Tidal Wave
6) Know your cards: This isn't my deck, or your mom's deck, or your fifth ex's deck. It's your deck, and your cards. You should know everything about the cards you are about to play. Take a moment if on a losing streak and look through your deck to see what cards you are sacrificing more than playing, and always reread the description if you need that clarification (Oh, my Fireball
7) If on an impressively long losing streak, look at your replays: You should look at these at least once by searching your IGN on the challenge screen. If you are losing to a certain deck, look at the replays to observe any noticeable patterns (I do try to play rush against a Zhanna
Hopefully these tips will help you improve your game and increase your perception on the battlefield. Good luck and have fun.
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Originally Posted by Shadows R Us
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