That Time I Beat the Odds with Just 13 Mana

in LeoFinance9 months ago (edited)

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Hi Guys, many interesting things are going on on the Splinterverse now! There are talks of a new “Colony” which is a new game addition to the Splinterlands enterprise but this post won’t be about that, you can check back for that later 😉!

Its that time of the week where I share my interesting experiences in this space and today, I recount a battle that tested the limits of my strategic acumen—a mere 13 Mana cap that demanded precision and foresight.

Jumping into a Splinterlands match with only 13 Mana feels kinda like showing up to a gunfight with a slingshot. But hey, that’s the fun part, right? Makes you get all creative with what you’ve got. So, let me walk you through this wild match where I had to stretch every bit of Mana like it was the last slice of pizza at a party.

Picking My Squad

First up, choosing my summoner. Went with FernHert from the Earth Splinter. Not just any summoner, this guy is like the buddy who always has your back, giving extra life to my monsters. Cost me a pretty penny for the gold foil back in the day, but totally worth it. Today, it’s price is well below $10 but the card itself is still super useful, classic example of price don’t match with utility.

Now, with just 9 Mana left after picking FernHert, I had to get real picky with my team.

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Strategy Time

I kicked off with two freebies – that zero Mana chicken and the Fungus Fiend. These guys are my opening act, setting the stage for the main show. Then, I threw in the Creeping Ooze. Cost me only 1 Mana, but it’s like throwing a wrench in the opponent’s gears, slowing them down just enough for me to take the lead.

The real MVP here was the Goblin Psychic. This little dude doesn’t just pack a punch, he keeps my main guy healed up too. It's like having a medic who’s also a sniper! Classic!

On the other hand, my opponent came in with only one Monster! Although the monster was a magic sniper and it had thorn which was deadly to any card that touched it. Thankfully for me I had my deck of cards mixed with both ranged and melee cards.

What It All Means

Winning this match felt like a million bucks, not gonna lie. But it’s not just about flexing my Splinterlands muscles. It’s about using what you’ve got in the smartest way possible. Like, you don’t need the flashiest cards to win; you just need a plan.

It's kinda like life, you know? Sometimes, you gotta make do with what you’ve got, find creative solutions, and just go for it. And this game? It's been teaching me that in spades.

Real Talk About Experience

This whole adventure got me thinking about how we handle stuff outside of Splinterlands. Like when Google announced they’re getting into Solana, and everyone lost their minds buying SOL. That’s when experience kicks in, telling you when to hold up and think before you jump on the bandwagon.

And let’s not even start on the whole FTX mess. If that doesn’t scream “be careful where you put your trust (and your crypto),” I don’t know what does.

Wrapping Up

So, what’s the takeaway from all this? It's that whether we’re talking Splinterlands or real life, the game's always about playing smart. And sure, I'm here eagerly waiting to beef up my setup with that new Apple Vision Pro (and maybe an iMac to go with it), I can imagine how immersive playing Splinterlands on it will be, I’ll so stream it! Gosh! but until then, I'm all about making the best of what I've got.

For anyone diving into Hive or thinking about their next move in Splinterlands, remember – it's not about having the best cards, it's about being the smartest player in the room. And hey, maybe one day, we'll be the ones setting the trends, not just following them.

Till then, let's keep grinding, keep dreaming, and who knows? Maybe we’ll make our own luck along the way.

Don’t forget! Battle till you drop!

Here’s the link to the battle for your viewing pleasure.

https://splinterlands.com/?p=battle&id=sl_d082a1329d8e136fa7845ff2d9cd6aed&ref=mistakili

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Thanks for sharing! - @rehan12

Well, that was indeed a smart move!