Ive initially played splinterlands because it was trending to be a play to earn NFT game. Indeed it was, that is why i started to invest on it expecting to have my return on investment (ROI) as soon as possible but then i overestimated the value of DECs and how you can generate DECs by winning at this time, plus how i underestimated the way you play the game. It was easy at start because i observed the first cards that were beating my set element cards. As i progress in the game i learned to counter some combination of cards whether its earth, life, water, fire, dark and dragon. As of the moment im still learning how im going to boost my power rating so that i can consistently rank up without renting high value cards but renting really helps inorder for you to increase your chances of winning a battle. One of my favourite right now is the Creeping ooze, its just amazing card it helps slow down the speed of the opponents cards, it only costs one mana and even more you'll have an advantage on having the first move. The first move for me will dictate who will win and having more speed will give you the chance to attack first. Ive been seeing vloggers and they also use that kind of technique as well. Overall, i really like playing the game. I just love the fact that its so complex in terms on how each round is different from the last one and you have to really have strategy in coming up with cards that you will use relevant to how much mana will be given each game. Indeed it is a not a no brainer game. I just hope that the reward each time you win a game will be more higher because it really gets harder as you rank up. Thats all for now. Thanks for reading! Cheers!