Purchasing "Challenge Coins" in Warstorm on Facebook offers a number of benefits - exclusive card sets and campaigns, not to mention a faster route to items that may be bought with in-game silver.
But those coins have one big disadvantage - a smaller bank balance.
Here are some basic tips that can lead to Warstorm success without resorting to paying for it.
A Card Game for the Patient
Most cards in Warstorm may be purchased either with in-game silver or a smaller number of challenge coins. So if a player only has the patience to play more matches to earn silver, most of the same cards can purchased without real-world money.
In addition, some single cards that appear to only be available with challenge coin will often be available for in-game silver when the options for single card purchases refresh. So, if the desired card isn't available, just wait a day and see whether it can be bought for free.
Speed Up the Warstorm
Warstorm gives the option to speed up the automatically resolved matches up to four times. So earn more in-game silver faster by bumping up the speed. The only good reason for slowing it down is to get ideas for good card strategy.
It's Not The Cards, It's How They're Played
As anyone who has played a collectible card game for any period of time can attest, the player who has spent the most money on high-powered cards is almost never the player who sees the most success. This is because the spenders often mistakenly think that a deck composed entirely of power cards will be unstoppable.
But the truth is that it's not individual cards, but how they work together. Mid-level cards, planned smartly, will defeat an overpowered but poorly planned deck most of the time.
It's OK to Lose in Warstorm
Those who are willing to spend money in Warstorm do have the advantage of access to stronger cards and so will have opportunities for more wins.
But what does it matter - Warstorm doesn't have a leader board so there's no pride at stake, and as long as a player is willing to spend some time on the game, they'll eventually get enough wins to earn enough in-game silver.
Mix Up the Play Strategy
One of the best ways to earn silver in Warstorm is to earn experience points.
But playing the same squads over and over in the same kind of contests lead to diminishing returns for experience. Changing it up will keep experience coming in consistently.
Also, playing with a variety of different strategies can help a player win different "badges" which have rewards at each level achieved.
Sell Yourself for Challenge Coins
If all else fails, challenge coins can be "earned," but let the player beware - many of these opportunities involve accepting an offer that costs money or giving away personal information.
Using good strategy instead of a credit card, taking advantage of Warstorm's features, and a willingness to give up always winning are the keys to keeping Warstorm fun and free.
With just a bit of patience and ingenuity, even a cheapskate can battle effectively in Warstorm.
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