Trying to do ascension 1 with The Silent yesterday and I was bloody awful. First run got Ice Cream (keep unused energy between turns) from the start, but didn't really manage to build anything up. Second run got Wrist Blades (0 cost attacks do 3 extra damage) early, after I already had some shivs, but again it didn't really build anywhere. I still really struggle with block/damage mitigation.
Been watching a bit of Jorbs on youtube. It really seems that learning the cards isn't the only thing, it's learning the enemies/events in each act and how to counter them. Like every synergy you can base a deck around has an enemy that counters it, and you need to build your deck so that you can cope with every enemy you might meet, and the boss. So you can build an amazing block build with Ironclad, but Gremlin Nob (the red fucker who gets stronger every time you play a skill) will kill you - so don't build an amazing block build, mix in some pure attack so you have a chance.
Jorbs spends longer looking at the map screen than he does in most battles.
I still suck, but I'm trying to pay more attention to the baddies I meet on each act, especially when they trounce me.
Anyone interested in a weekly challenge thread? We pick a seed and all play it then post our results at the end. Sound good?