Hello Everyone! Hope you all are doing great and welcome to another #Splinterlands post.
Okay so today, I donβt even know where to start π . This was one of those days where everything just clicks. I finally reached Diamond 3! Iβm still trying to process it honestly, because not too long ago I was struggling in Bronze and now Iβm here. Feels kinda unreal.
So I logged in today not expecting anything crazy. I was like okay maybe Iβll just grind a bit, try to stay in Gold, maybe get closer to Diamond. But yeah, things escalated QUICK. First few matches were actually really good. I was winning more than usual, and not just lucky winsβ¦ like proper wins where my strategy actually worked.
One thing I noticed todayβ¦ I was way more focused on rulesets. Like before I used to kinda ignore small details (which cost me a lot of matches π), but today I actually paid attention. And it made a BIG difference. There was one match where the ruleset looked confusing at first, but I took my time, built a proper counter lineupβ¦ and it worked perfectly.
As I kept playing I suddenly realized my rating was getting really close to Diamond 3. Every match started feeling like a final exam. I was double checking everything. Maybe overthinking a bit but I didnβt wanna mess it up.
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Ok so I don't know if you guys want to believe this but I actually won my rank up match without even playing it xD. I was ready.
I had already started thinking about my lineup in my head. But then something unexpected happened. The time limit for starting the match expired, probably because I think my opponent didn't submit their team in time.
And just like that I got the win.
And because of that, I ranked up to Diamond 3 π.
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After ranking up, I got 18 chest rewards.
Before opening them, I made sure to use potions. No way Iβm opening 18 chests without boosting my chances. So yeah activated potions and went all in.
Opening 18 chests was honestly one of the best parts. So many rewards popping up, it just feels satisfying. I wonβt say I got anything insanely rare but overall rewards were good. Definitely worth it. Some cards, some useful items, decent value.
Also earlier today, I purchased 1,000 credits. Not a huge amount, but it helped a bit with flexibility. Having some extra credits always feels nice when you need to adjust your setup.
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Looking back at today, It was a mix of hard work + a little bit of luck. But I still feel like I earned it. Because getting close to Diamond wasnβt easy. The matches before that were tough. And yeah even though the final match didnβt happen, the grind before it was real.
What I learned today:
Consistency matters more than streaks
Paying attention to rulesets REALLY helps
Donβt rush decisions
Anyway, that was my weird but successful day in #Splinterlands. Please do give your reviews in the comments section below. I would really appreciate it :)
I'll be back with another one soon. So do follow me if you want to stay updated. Till then, Stay Happy and Stay Hydrated.
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