Did your opponent get the perfect starting hand? Do they seem to topdeck an answer to your every move? Are you unable to draw your win conditions? As Hearthstone players, we've all had awful streaks of luck and it can be frustrating enough and put you on tilt. Situations like these can tough on you mentally, but often the real challenge is often keeping a positive attitude and outlook on the game to keep you from the self-fulfilling prophecy of losing your cool, and usually, the game. Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you find yourself getting tilted by the game.
Don't Whine When Behind
Whining when you are behind in a game is easy to do and can be a nasty habit to get into, as well. Your opponent is a Druid and his first play is to double Innervate and Druid of the Claw (Bear Form) on turn one, followed by The Coin and Harvest Golem on turn two. You think to yourself, “of course he has that... why wouldn't he.” It's not an easy start to play against and already you're behind, but by letting that negativity set in, you could already be losing the game just by having the perceived mindset of having already the lost the game based on strong plays or luck based factors.
While they are not perfect, the best players will tend to push the negative thoughts away and instead try to focus on what they can do to win. Even if your chances of winning a game seem slim, there is still a chance and you should always do your best to try to find a way to win.
Every Game Is a Fresh Start
When playing in any type of competitive environment, there is one thing you must accept. Eventually, you will lose. The question is, though, what do you intend to do about it? The easiest course of action is to complain about it and say your opponent was lucky (and indeed he may be), but after that game is over and the next one is started, it's time to hit the reset button (not the concede button, definitely don't hit that!).
Your past game is over, there is nothing you can do to change the outcome, get over it and move on. Those who dwell on losses are doomed to repeat the cycle of misery and tilt that so often affects many players. Instead, focus on what you could improve upon on your end. Treat every game as a learning experience and regardless of the outcome, challenge yourself to find something in each game that you can take away from it to make you a better player.
Focus on What You Can Control
While card games are a skill based game, luck does factor into it more strongly than most other genres, as sometime the “heart of the cards” may or may not be in your favor. It's easy to tilt when your opponent is drawing the ideal cards every turn, while you are being dealt useless cards in regards to your current situation every single turn.
What every player must accept is that the luck in a game sometimes favors one or opponent or another and instead of focusing on the positives or negatives of luck, focus on what you can accomplish that is in your control, and not that of RNG (random number generator).
Don't Be Afraid to Take Breaks
I've certainly been guilty of this one myself as I am fond of long play sessions. Everyone has had the experience of having and off-night. Sometimes it may feel that you're just getting unlucky or maybe you've lost five or more games in a row on top of an already bad night of games and it’s only natural that at some point the lack of recent success will start to weigh you down and put you on tilt.
This may be a good time to take a break from the game for a while, if only for a couple hours, to give yourself some time to recoup and reset. Consistently poor results can often lead to poor attitude and things can quickly spiral out of control as you find yourself getting frustrated, and even angry at the game. So, don't be afraid to put down the game and go play or do something else because the game and players will still be here when you return, and no matter what level of play you are at, having fun should always be important.
In conclusion, I'd like to sum up with something that I had learned earlier in my teen years while playing ice hockey. While ice hockey is a physical, team based sport and Hearthstone is a solo game, I do feel like there is one overarching approach that can be applied to both. A coach once taught me that no matter the outcome of the game, if you played your heart out and gave the game 100%, there was nothing to be ashamed about, regardless of the outcome. You played your best and that is all that you can ask of yourself.
We wont miss you, please leave post haste and never return. (MTG called they want $150 per card)
I would like to thank SpOh for a excellent article.
I for one had been getting down on myself for 'bad luck' but after tweaking my decks for the current meta my chances improved dramatically. Every class had bad matchups you just have to do your best when you face your toughest opponet. For example I no longer worry about filling the board against hunters. Now I put THEM on a clock instead of the other way around and I win WAY more than I used to.
i hate people who bring up mtg in this light. yes a deck cost around400-800 dolllar but guess what those decks are going to be worth that price in the future or even go up. in hearthstone if you spend money and want to get out of the game then you cant really do anything.
Good Post, I had to take a break yesterday after losing 5 times in a row to hunters and zoo locks. It can be frustrating and physically hurts sometimes getting so upset with the games rng. Breaks are a necessity for me.
Consistently poor results can often lead to poor attitude and things can quickly spiral out of control as you find yourself getting frustrated, and even angry at the game. So, don't be afraid to put down the game and go play or do something else because the game and players will still be here when you return, and no matter what level of play you are at, having fun should always be important.
Agreed completely. When you start to get pissed off or angry, that's when you need to quit. If you don't have a cool head you can't plan out your moves properly and you end up losing games you should've won.
The devs also pointed out that one of their goals when making this game was making sure that there were "small victories" to be had. I like to try celebrating those times when RNGeezus is on my side, or when I succeed in clearing his board super efficiently, even if it's only for a single turn.
The devs also pointed out that one of their goals when making this game was making sure that there were "small victories" to be had. I like to try celebrating those times when RNGeezus is on my side, or when I succeed in clearing his board super efficiently, even if it's only for a single turn.
Yes, this makes the game so much more enjoyable. If you can keep your cool and learn to celebrate the small things, you'll find yourself losing with a smile (and winning with one too), and it's so much healthier than kicking your subwoofer or punching your desk.
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I find that playing different modes can help too. Like going from ranked to casual to arena can sometimes break things up. Also I always take highly experimental decks into casual with the understanding that the deck will probably lose before several iterations and that helps too. I also play hunter rush deck when I have lost a few games to make up the loss too (normally level up as shaman mage or paladin)
i hate people who bring up mtg in this light. yes a deck cost around400-800 dolllar but guess what those decks are going to be worth that price in the future or even go up. in hearthstone if you spend money and want to get out of the game then you cant really do anything.
Sadly, no. This isn't the case. How much a lot of the MtG cards are worth plummets when a set rotates out.
To the guy who first posted...I dont see anyone forcing you to play the game,,,I have some cheese to go with that whine.
Nice article for people who get easily frustrated. This game is a lot more casual than most and there have been days when I cannot buy a win...I just accept that today is not my day and do something else. Other games are more purely based on skill and for the younger people who reactions are faster than some of us. This game is a mental game and if your not mentally in the game from going on tilt your gonna lose.
I've got to second the play casual suggestion. I went on a 1-8 losing streak w/ my lock and rogue decks at rank 22 (some bad decisions on my part, and a lot of terrible RNG draws). Finally grabbed my having-fun Boomkin deck and played a few casual games, got a couple of wins with it -- I was in a much better frame of mind.
You think to yourself, “of course he has that... why wouldn't he.”
I literally couldn't stop laughing at that part because that's exactly how I feel every time something like that happens. Turn 2 + The Coin + Chillwind Yeti? Of course....of course....now I know for a fact that Blizzard is officially out to get me, right? I always pictured some guy behind a dimly lit computer screen, organizing all the cards in my deck and cackling madly as he sorts around all the top cards of my deck just to screw me over. It was pretty bad. But, I must admit, playing a Hunter deck, there is nothing more invigorating than having a druid doing that to you, then laying down Freezing Trap on the next turn.
I like this post though, because I've been watching streams, reading articles, tweaking decks, etc for the past week, and sometimes I felt like no matter what I did, I kept getting owned by the same decks, and it wasn't that I couldn't handle the meta, it just seems like every time I needed an answer, I got another crap draw. So, I took a few days off and played other games. Coming back, my first few games I went 2/1, which is about standard for me right now until I get a good groove going, but I just learned to take it easy because I'm a highly competitive person, especailly in video games and card games. But, it really does come down to RNG sometimes, and even though I'm from Vegas, not even I can control luck. So, I make the best deck possible, laugh at my mistakes, GG the other player, and move on. A winning streak could be just around the corner. And I'm sure the "Of course he has it...." comes from my opponent when I lay down Leeroy Jenkins as my finisher. :D
i hate people who bring up mtg in this light. yes a deck cost around400-800 dolllar but guess what those decks are going to be worth that price in the future or even go up. in hearthstone if you spend money and want to get out of the game then you cant really do anything.
Sadly, no. This isn't the case. How much a lot of the MtG cards are worth plummets when a set rotates out.
Well, sure, some cards lose value, but others gain value. Most mtg players can manage to maintain or increase the value of their collection through rotations.
As a long time MTG player I have lots of fond memories.
As an investment I would choose 10% gold, 30% hedgefund and 60% high yield bonds.
I would not choose MTG as a investment. Very few people will ever see a return on that investment other than Wizards of the West coast. I was simply responding to a guy who is now banned from making further comments. I have nothing against MTG, its a fun wonderful game. But, this is a Hearthstone website and I felt it was a little inappropriate to bash a great article using a different TCG by a different company. So please do not take offense at my example. There is enough room in the world for both games, and I wish them both success. Having said that I am amazing how good Hearthstone is.
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Did your opponent get the perfect starting hand? Do they seem to topdeck an answer to your every move? Are you unable to draw your win conditions? As Hearthstone players, we've all had awful streaks of luck and it can be frustrating enough and put you on tilt. Situations like these can tough on you mentally, but often the real challenge is often keeping a positive attitude and outlook on the game to keep you from the self-fulfilling prophecy of losing your cool, and usually, the game. Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you find yourself getting tilted by the game.
Don't Whine When Behind
Whining when you are behind in a game is easy to do and can be a nasty habit to get into, as well. Your opponent is a Druid and his first play is to double Innervate and Druid of the Claw (Bear Form) on turn one, followed by The Coin and Harvest Golem on turn two. You think to yourself, “of course he has that... why wouldn't he.” It's not an easy start to play against and already you're behind, but by letting that negativity set in, you could already be losing the game just by having the perceived mindset of having already the lost the game based on strong plays or luck based factors.
While they are not perfect, the best players will tend to push the negative thoughts away and instead try to focus on what they can do to win. Even if your chances of winning a game seem slim, there is still a chance and you should always do your best to try to find a way to win.
Every Game Is a Fresh Start
When playing in any type of competitive environment, there is one thing you must accept. Eventually, you will lose. The question is, though, what do you intend to do about it? The easiest course of action is to complain about it and say your opponent was lucky (and indeed he may be), but after that game is over and the next one is started, it's time to hit the reset button (not the concede button, definitely don't hit that!).
Your past game is over, there is nothing you can do to change the outcome, get over it and move on. Those who dwell on losses are doomed to repeat the cycle of misery and tilt that so often affects many players. Instead, focus on what you could improve upon on your end. Treat every game as a learning experience and regardless of the outcome, challenge yourself to find something in each game that you can take away from it to make you a better player.
Focus on What You Can Control
While card games are a skill based game, luck does factor into it more strongly than most other genres, as sometime the “heart of the cards” may or may not be in your favor. It's easy to tilt when your opponent is drawing the ideal cards every turn, while you are being dealt useless cards in regards to your current situation every single turn.
What every player must accept is that the luck in a game sometimes favors one or opponent or another and instead of focusing on the positives or negatives of luck, focus on what you can accomplish that is in your control, and not that of RNG (random number generator).
Don't Be Afraid to Take Breaks
I've certainly been guilty of this one myself as I am fond of long play sessions. Everyone has had the experience of having and off-night. Sometimes it may feel that you're just getting unlucky or maybe you've lost five or more games in a row on top of an already bad night of games and it’s only natural that at some point the lack of recent success will start to weigh you down and put you on tilt.
This may be a good time to take a break from the game for a while, if only for a couple hours, to give yourself some time to recoup and reset. Consistently poor results can often lead to poor attitude and things can quickly spiral out of control as you find yourself getting frustrated, and even angry at the game. So, don't be afraid to put down the game and go play or do something else because the game and players will still be here when you return, and no matter what level of play you are at, having fun should always be important.
In conclusion, I'd like to sum up with something that I had learned earlier in my teen years while playing ice hockey. While ice hockey is a physical, team based sport and Hearthstone is a solo game, I do feel like there is one overarching approach that can be applied to both. A coach once taught me that no matter the outcome of the game, if you played your heart out and gave the game 100%, there was nothing to be ashamed about, regardless of the outcome. You played your best and that is all that you can ask of yourself.
Article by spOh, Edited byHomebrewed,Formatting byWhale_Cancer
We wont miss you, please leave post haste and never return. (MTG called they want $150 per card)
I would like to thank SpOh for a excellent article.
I for one had been getting down on myself for 'bad luck' but after tweaking my decks for the current meta my chances improved dramatically. Every class had bad matchups you just have to do your best when you face your toughest opponet. For example I no longer worry about filling the board against hunters. Now I put THEM on a clock instead of the other way around and I win WAY more than I used to.
i hate people who bring up mtg in this light. yes a deck cost around400-800 dolllar but guess what those decks are going to be worth that price in the future or even go up. in hearthstone if you spend money and want to get out of the game then you cant really do anything.
Good Post, I had to take a break yesterday after losing 5 times in a row to hunters and zoo locks. It can be frustrating and physically hurts sometimes getting so upset with the games rng. Breaks are a necessity for me.
When losing. Watch stream or play casual.
Agreed completely. When you start to get pissed off or angry, that's when you need to quit. If you don't have a cool head you can't plan out your moves properly and you end up losing games you should've won.
The devs also pointed out that one of their goals when making this game was making sure that there were "small victories" to be had. I like to try celebrating those times when RNGeezus is on my side, or when I succeed in clearing his board super efficiently, even if it's only for a single turn.
Yes, this makes the game so much more enjoyable. If you can keep your cool and learn to celebrate the small things, you'll find yourself losing with a smile (and winning with one too), and it's so much healthier than kicking your subwoofer or punching your desk.
"I am Richard, Chief Warlock of the Brothers of Darkness, Lord of the Thirteen Hells, Master of the Bones, Emperor of the Black, Lord of the Undead, and The Mayor of a little village up the coast."
I find that playing different modes can help too. Like going from ranked to casual to arena can sometimes break things up. Also I always take highly experimental decks into casual with the understanding that the deck will probably lose before several iterations and that helps too. I also play hunter rush deck when I have lost a few games to make up the loss too (normally level up as shaman mage or paladin)
Sadly, no. This isn't the case. How much a lot of the MtG cards are worth plummets when a set rotates out.
To the guy who first posted...I dont see anyone forcing you to play the game,,,I have some cheese to go with that whine.
Nice article for people who get easily frustrated. This game is a lot more casual than most and there have been days when I cannot buy a win...I just accept that today is not my day and do something else. Other games are more purely based on skill and for the younger people who reactions are faster than some of us. This game is a mental game and if your not mentally in the game from going on tilt your gonna lose.
I've got to second the play casual suggestion. I went on a 1-8 losing streak w/ my lock and rogue decks at rank 22 (some bad decisions on my part, and a lot of terrible RNG draws). Finally grabbed my having-fun Boomkin deck and played a few casual games, got a couple of wins with it -- I was in a much better frame of mind.
You think to yourself, “of course he has that... why wouldn't he.”
I literally couldn't stop laughing at that part because that's exactly how I feel every time something like that happens. Turn 2 + The Coin + Chillwind Yeti? Of course....of course....now I know for a fact that Blizzard is officially out to get me, right? I always pictured some guy behind a dimly lit computer screen, organizing all the cards in my deck and cackling madly as he sorts around all the top cards of my deck just to screw me over. It was pretty bad. But, I must admit, playing a Hunter deck, there is nothing more invigorating than having a druid doing that to you, then laying down Freezing Trap on the next turn.
I like this post though, because I've been watching streams, reading articles, tweaking decks, etc for the past week, and sometimes I felt like no matter what I did, I kept getting owned by the same decks, and it wasn't that I couldn't handle the meta, it just seems like every time I needed an answer, I got another crap draw. So, I took a few days off and played other games. Coming back, my first few games I went 2/1, which is about standard for me right now until I get a good groove going, but I just learned to take it easy because I'm a highly competitive person, especailly in video games and card games. But, it really does come down to RNG sometimes, and even though I'm from Vegas, not even I can control luck. So, I make the best deck possible, laugh at my mistakes, GG the other player, and move on. A winning streak could be just around the corner. And I'm sure the "Of course he has it...." comes from my opponent when I lay down Leeroy Jenkins as my finisher. :D
i was talking about modern and legacy not standard. i have a deck that went up 300$ standard rotates but all the other sets doesnt
Well, sure, some cards lose value, but others gain value. Most mtg players can manage to maintain or increase the value of their collection through rotations.
As a long time MTG player I have lots of fond memories.
As an investment I would choose 10% gold, 30% hedgefund and 60% high yield bonds.
I would not choose MTG as a investment. Very few people will ever see a return on that investment other than Wizards of the West coast. I was simply responding to a guy who is now banned from making further comments. I have nothing against MTG, its a fun wonderful game. But, this is a Hearthstone website and I felt it was a little inappropriate to bash a great article using a different TCG by a different company. So please do not take offense at my example. There is enough room in the world for both games, and I wish them both success. Having said that I am amazing how good Hearthstone is.