Discard items/recruits, play threats on curve, burn till no more than 6 mana, turns 5+ try to sneak aa smite every turn. Shinobi is bad while behind, Barkeep and Ifreet contest the board first, and before burning or playing any of these judge the state of the board. Conviction on any big minion when contested, or to trade up while doing some face damage. Perri is a very flexible minion, but you dont necessarily have to play it on curve, burning it can often be correct. It is okay to discard your cards as well if you absolutely need to give your minions slayer, or need the face damage for a finisher in 1 or 2 turns.