u/BoomerAPMz

A question for the pros - I'm mostly playing Jules atm, but I'll take any advice. I'd say I'm a decent player with a solid understanding of the base mechanics (like 800 MMR in a good season), but:

I'm really struggling with the transition from the early to the midgame. I'm usually doing ok early on, with like a 4-win average on day 6. However, then one of three things happens:

a) the game presents me with an obvious line to play (e.g. I have a Slushee and Shatter, and I get a Walk-In Freezer). I take it, and I can usually get it to gold.

b) I get absolutely nothing that would make any sense to buy. I shop around in a panic, spend all my gold on rerolls, and take my bronze victory if I'm lucky.

c) I'm presented with good options, but they all fit onto different boards. I end up with a full stash, three half-builds, but nothing is coming together. At some point, Pyg hits me over the head with a Double Whammy and it's over.

I realize that anyone can do a), and I know that b) and c) are basically skill issues - good players manage these scenarios and consistently turn them into gold runs (I've watched them do it on Twitch). But *how*? How do I decide if I should hedge a Blender in case I get a Freezer or a Cake Batter in case I get a Refrigerator, or do none of the above and rather save the gold for later?! It feels like there's something essential that I'm not considering or just misjudging badly.

Any help is appreciated!