Today marks Day 36 since I returned to playing Splinterlands. For the first time, I really felt the burnout of grinding every day.

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I only managed to claim 1 daily reward chest, and with my Energy Points running very low, it didn’t feel worth pushing more battles. I think I’ll let my ECR recharge back up to 50 Energy Points over the next few days before I dive back into the arena.

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While taking a step back from playing, I also checked the market. The price of Foundation packs surprised me:

When I started playing Frontier, packs were around $4.

Now, they’re sitting at just $0.69 each.

It made me wonder—does this mean demand is low and fewer players are building decks? Or are players just buying packs for a shot at pulling a rare reward card and flipping it on the market?

I’d love to hear your take:

Why do you think Foundation packs have dropped this much?

Do you see this as a good time to buy, or is it a sign of weaker demand?

Are packs still worth it, or is renting/singles the smarter move right now?

For now, I’ll rest my account for a few days, recharge my Energy Points, and return with a fresh mindset. Burnout happens, but I want to keep enjoying the game instead of forcing it.

See you all when I’m back in the arena ✊