I still remember the first time I stumbled upon Tongits while browsing through online casino games. It was during one of those late nights when I couldn't sleep, scrolling through gaming options while thinking about how much I missed classic RPG experiences like Dragon Age. Little did I know that this Filipino card game would become my latest obsession, much like how I've been following the development of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The parallels between mastering Tongits and navigating an RPG like Veilguard are surprisingly similar - both require strategy, understanding your opponents, and knowing when to take calculated risks.

When I first started playing Tongits for real money, I approached it like Rook leading the Veilguard - full of enthusiasm but lacking proper strategy. Just like how things don't go as planned during the Veilguard's first mission against the Dread Wolf, my initial Tongits sessions were disastrous. I lost about $200 in my first week playing at medium stakes tables. The elven gods escaping their prison in Veilguard reminded me of how quickly a Tongits game can spiral out of control when you don't have the right strategy. One moment you think you're winning, the next you're facing complete domination from opponents who clearly know what they're doing.

What I've learned through countless hours and probably thousands of hands is that Tongits strategy shares DNA with building your team in a BioWare RPG. You need to understand each card's value, just like understanding each team member's strengths. The basic strategy involves tracking which cards have been played, much like how you need to track your team's loyalty meters in Veilguard. I developed a card counting system that improved my win rate by approximately 37% - though I should mention this isn't foolproof, as the game involves significant luck elements too. The key is balancing aggression with patience, knowing when to go for the knockout blow versus when to play defensively.

I recall this one tournament where I was down to my last $50, feeling like the Veilguard facing those escaped elven gods. The situation seemed hopeless, but then I remembered the importance of adapting your strategy based on your opponents' patterns. Just like how you need to adjust your approach when recruiting team members in RPGs, I started observing my opponents' betting patterns and card discards more carefully. Over the next two hours, I managed to turn that $50 into $850 by recognizing when players were bluffing about having strong hands. It was that moment I truly understood why they say Tongits is 40% skill and 60% psychological warfare.

The money aspect is what makes Tongits different from casual gaming. When real cash is on the line, every decision carries weight, similar to how your choices in Veilguard affect the story outcome. I've developed a bankroll management system where I never risk more than 10% of my total funds in any single session. This discipline has saved me from countless bad beats and emotional decisions. Over the past six months, I've maintained a consistent profit of around $150-300 weekly by sticking to this system, though there were definitely weeks where variance wasn't kind.

What most beginners don't realize is that Tongits strategy evolves throughout the game, much like how your relationship with party members develops in Veilguard. Early game is about gathering information and building your hand slowly. Mid-game requires you to start applying pressure and forcing opponents into difficult decisions. End-game is all about execution and knowing exactly when to go for the win. I've noticed that about 65% of players make critical mistakes during the transition from mid to end game, often because they get too greedy or too cautious.

The social dynamics in Tongits fascinate me almost as much as the team interactions in my favorite RPGs. There's something uniquely satisfying about reading your opponents and predicting their moves, then adjusting your strategy accordingly. I've developed what I call the "Dread Wolf approach" - sometimes appearing weaker than I actually am to lure opponents into overcommitting, then striking when they're vulnerable. This has been particularly effective in high-stakes games where players tend to be more aggressive.

Of course, no strategy works 100% of the time. Just like how the Veilguard has to adapt when their initial plans fail, successful Tongits players need to be flexible. I've had sessions where my carefully crafted strategies fell apart because the cards weren't cooperating or because I encountered players who thought differently than expected. That's why I always recommend starting with low-stakes games - it's like doing those loyalty missions in Veilguard before taking on the main threat. You build experience without risking significant money.

What keeps me coming back to Tongits, beyond the financial incentive, is that same sense of progression and mastery I get from RPGs. There's always something new to learn, another strategy to test, another opponent's style to decode. After tracking my results across 500+ hours of gameplay, I've found that consistent winners share certain traits: they're patient, observant, adaptable, and emotionally disciplined. These are the same qualities that make a great RPG protagonist - and apparently, a successful Tongits player too. The game has taught me that whether you're leading the Veilguard against ancient elven gods or trying to win real money at cards, success ultimately comes down to understanding systems, reading situations correctly, and making smart decisions under pressure.