Random Number Generation, or RNG, is a highly debated topic in almost every competitive video game genre.

However, it still exists in subtle ways that can completely alter the outcome of a very close match.
The Luck of the Draw
Your starting hand is entirely random, which can immediately put you at a massive disadvantage against an aggressive opening.

Once the initial hand is played, the rotation becomes fixed, and pure skill and memory take over.
Always include at least two cheap defensive options.Don't panic if your starting hand is bad.It happens to everyone. The Unpredictable AI
Sometimes a unit will retarget unexpectedly due to a micro-movement by another troop, completely ruining your defensive setup.

To counter this, veterans always place defensive buildings in exactly the same specific tiles to guarantee consistent pulls.
Genre TypeRNG DependencyAuto-ChessLuck is the primary factor in individual matchesStandard Tower RushMatches are decided by placement, timing, and resource tracking Embracing the Chaos
Getting angry at a bad starting hand only causes you to make further mistakes and lose the match entirely.

Over the course of a thousand games, the luck factor completely evens out for everyone.