Its been basically downhill for me since Eternal Weekend, at least in terms of satisfaction of playing and results. So much so that about a month ago, I swore off the weekly legacy, uninstalled Arena, and just double birded most of anything to do with playing the game. I stopped looking at ANY video, reading any articles, removed Discord and Twitch. I wanted nothing to do with it.
As a small aside, I had been sick with at least two different things over this time. Nothing life altering, but energy draining for sure. It didn't help my outlook when I didn't feel well and was tired more often than I wanted to be.
Basically I unplugged from playing the game of magic in any form.
It took me that long not to HATE playing. I am currently neutral about playing, looking for positives. Its harder than I expected it to be.
Why? Why all this horrible reaction?
It didn't matter the deck I played, the format, or whatever- the basic tenant was: my deck never did the right thing at the right time, and my opponents had every answer all the time. For weeks this happened, Arena, legacy, etc. I played many different decks, and it didn't matter to the point where it broke me and I unplugged.
I kept shipping cards on CardSphere, and getting some new ones. Here is a condensed listed of recent pickups:
- 3x Triumph of Saint Katherine
- 3x Lotus Petal
- 3x UL signed Animate Dead
- Humility
- The One Ring (to complete set)
- Withdrew funds to buy a Revised Savannah
Not huge things, but keeps me going. I have a decent credit built up again after buying the Dual land... I would cash out again if I could find another Dual at a decent price via FB groups. Its worth the 10% withdraw penalty.
Will I go back to my weekly legacy? Likely. They started a new league for the DC area with several stores participating. Also local tournaments will support it as well. I already missed out on a couple. Eh. Previously I had considered going.
Maybe after my kids spring break, I might try to swing back into the saddle. Who knows. Need to find a deck to sink my teeth into by then... right now- nothing "sparks joy."
