it MATTERS if you're too slow! Tired of loosing your card matches? READ THIS!
Speed, the stat on the middle left portion of the card is one of the under-appreciated stats in game in the bronze league.
Most players would either pick their cards based on the abilities and how massive damage points are. However, in my personal view,
I think speed is just as important as anything else as a fraction of an individual card turn could mean either your victory or your loss.
Splinterlands tutorial defined the speed of the card as the one that "determines the order in which characters attack. It also makes the character harder to hit with Melee or Ranged attacks."
In other words, It would be best if you would mind the speed of your cards and your opponent's usual cards as stated in his previous matches. Unless, the match is the a reverse game wherein the low
This guy wasn't even able to keep up....
https://splinterlands.com?p=battle&id=sl_0e7a9d1e72b9bb91deb95c62aaaa80f2&ref=shikijo
Even gold cards won't help you when your cards are to slow. I was able to evade a few and keep the serpent going for a decent duration.
https://splinterlands.com/?p=battle&id=sl_94c31ab660116cc985690b31317311a7
With a few evaded attacks and the advantage of hitting first, none of my cards were eliminated...
https://splinterlands.com/?p=battle&id=sl_75e77fa5850496fc3de24992ea631690
Even with an expensive summoner, I was able to get an advantage with just speed and good choice of cards.
https://splinterlands.com/?p=battle&id=sl_7b566c52aa11dad103c0070c93ce4780
The slow opposing tank didn't even last for more than a round....
https://splinterlands.com?p=battle&id=sl_7094e04bb255ce89a8f91851405e7bca&ref=shikijo
Same cards, but I won by a hairstrand advantage on speed. All thanks to the Ooze card.
https://splinterlands.com/?p=battle&id=sl_4bdadbc0b0b3a9cd2f17b84d73906361
As you can see, speed is a subtle thing that could help you win your games. I hope that you were able to find this post useful for your future games.
Do you have matches that showcases your choice of card speed? Let me know on the comments section!