Those who played Splinterlands, last season must have felt the same as I did, the matches are getting more difficult, in the sense that the algorithms in the SPL are getting smarter, the opponents I was facing are also getting stronger, not to mention the bots are getting more sophisticated. and smart in doing counters and applying what cards with which and certain rule sets.
It was very difficult for me to get to Silver 3, it used to be easy for me to reach Silver 3 in a span of 2 weeks, but this season I didn't make it and only finished in Bronze 2.
I've tried card renting like Yodin, the results are not too significant, Yodin has 7 manna which is an advantage if used in a ruleset with large mana.
I've also tried LLama and Kron, but it still doesn't get me to Silver 3.
The choice of different cards and the many possible counters between one deck and another make this game really improve from a strategy perspective.
Splinterlands is not a game that you can play while filling your free time while waiting in line, this game requires concentration and strategy in looking at the rules set, the opponents you are facing, and also the completeness of the cards you have.
I'll be honest if I spent more DEC last season, later when the general sale is available, I'll try to buy a few packs and I hope I have luck so I can get the GFL so that it adds to my power.
My highest league is Silver 1, and this season I want to try and race to Gold 3. Let's see if I can make it to the Gold league in 2 weeks' time. I hope so.
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