Splinterlands | Beginner's Guide
Content:
- What is Splinterlands
- Where to play?
- Gameplay
- Rewards
What is Splinterlands?
Splinterlands is a digital, collectible card game built on a blockchain technology ( Hive Blockchain ). It is similar to concept like Magic the Gathering and Hearthstone where you built up collectible cards, which all has various different stats and abilities, and use them to battle other players in skill-based matches. By using blockchain technology, players can buy, sell, and trade their digital assets freely just as if they were physical cards, and all transactions are recorded publicly and immutably.
Where to play?
Splinterlands can be play through either Desktop (webbase) and mobile (Android). Although currently some features available in webbase are currently underdevelopment in mobile.
Gameplay
First thing first before you start the game you should familiarize your self with the different types of cards and its capabilities.
There are 2 types of cards:
Splinters:
There are six sources of magic in the splinterlands.
Card Basic:
| Basic | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mana cost | everytime you use a card (summoners or monsters) it will accommodate certain mana cost. The more powerfull the card is, the more mana cost. Each game will require a certain limit on the number of total mana cost. Make sure to take this into consideration when forming your team. |
| 2. | Stats | These are the core attributes of the character. Numbers reflects the physical power, speed, toughness, and health of the character |
| 3. | Splinter/Rarity | The icon represent the splinter, while the color represents the rarity of the character. |
| 4. | Name | This is the name of the character. |
| 5. | Level | A higher level translate to a more powerful card. Gaining levels may increase stats or unlock abilities. |
| 6. | Experience | A green bar represent your progress to the next level. Experience is gained by combining duplicate cards. |
| 7. | Abilities | This are special power or skills that are used during combat. |
Attacks
This represents the types and number of damage it can deal to the enemy.
There are 3 type of attack damage
- Melee Attack
This means you're slashing at the enemy up close. Under normal circumstances, the attacker must be in the front row. Damage is assigned to the enemy Armor before health is affected. There is also a chance to miss. - Ranged Attack
The character attacks from a distance. Unable to attack from the front row. Damage is assigned to the enemy armor before health is affected. There is also a chance to miss. - Magic Attack
Characters with magic attack may do damage from any row. Not only that, this form of attack ignores the defender's armor and damage is applied directly to health. There is no miss chance, it always hits the target.
Speed
It determines the order in which the character attack. The character with the highest speed will attack first each round. It also makes the character harder to hit by melee and range attackers
Armor
Enemy combatant must first deplete the armor before it can make damage to the defender's health. If the attacker destroys defender's armor any extra damage from the attack is lost.
Health
The represents the life of the character. If the health hits to zero (0) character dies.
Abilities
Abilities are what makes part interesting. Each one makes a unique contribution to the outcome of the battle. They are critical in formulating winning strategy.
Often times you would notice that some characters specialize or perhaps have exclusive access to the special abilities.
The Battle Field
To be successful in the battle you have to understand the terrain. The battlefield consist of two rows and six positions. The strength of your forces depends on how you can utilized these positions and anticipate your opponents.
Splinterlands Rewards
Season end Rewards
At the end of each season you will be rewarded of rewarded of loot chest depending on the rank you achieved at the end of each seasons. Loot chest may contain cards, token and game items.
Daily Quest
Daily there will be specific quest which you will need to complete at the end of each day. Once completed 1 loot chest will be rewarded.
Rank Battle
Each time you win a rank play mode you will be rewarded of Dark Energy Crystal (DEC). Number of DEC rewards depends on you Energy Capture Rate (ECR).
Dark Energy Crystal is the official in-game currency in Splinterlands. It is the most valued resource in Splinterlands. This can be use to purchase all sorts of different items and boosters in the shop or buy cards from other players in Splinterlands market. DEC may also be bought, sold, and transferred among other players and are available for exchange on various third-party platforms.
Splintershards / SPS Airdrops
SPS airdrops rewards are distributed daily. Rewards are base on any game assets held either in game or in compatible blockchains.
Splintershards (SPS) is the official governance token for Splinterlands. The purpose of the SPS token is to empower players to participate in the evolution of the game. Overtime, it will be possible for SPS owner to influence the direction of the game in a wide variety of ways. From creating proposals to voting options on gameplay options to reviewing new third-party applications that supports the ecosystem. SPS gives you a voice to help shape the future of the game.
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