u/Hopeful_Tea3200

New to the game, just bought it after watching Insym any tips for a newbie?

Whenever I choose to play a tribe-specific hero (Patches, Chenvaala, Alexstrasza, etc.), all my enemies high roll in the same tribe that I am in and end up beating me up on turn 9. At that point, I feel it's too late for me to pivot but what can you do if you encounter this? Any tips to secure at least top 4 if that sh*t happens?