The backstory here is important. When the Aura update dropped and Midnight Potions were introduced as a key resource, I immediately pivoted my land strategy to prioritize them. For me, it wasn’t just a new mechanic—it was essential. From the early days of Splinterlands, I learned a key lesson: never open packs without potions. The difference in rarity and scarcity outcomes is just too valuable to ignore.
Given that, I wanted to be self-sufficient going into Conclave Arcana. I knew demand for Midnight Potions would surge, and I expected the leaderboard to reflect massive stockpiles across the top players. To my surprise, it didn’t. My potion reserves placed me significantly higher on the Midnight Potions leaderboard than I stood on the pack leaderboard. It was a moment that made me step back and really consider the dynamics at play.
This tells me that we’re entering a fascinating moment in the game’s economy—where the supply and demand for crafting resources like Midnight Potions can diverge from what we might expect based purely on card acquisition. This unbalanced demand also didn’t reflect immediately in market prices, which further reminded me how flexible and reactive free markets are within this ecosystem.
Moments like these validate my long-standing belief in the potential of land. Since the earliest concepts were released, I’ve envisioned land as a complex, multi-layered system where strategic choices ripple across gameplay, economy, and collection building. My early decision to pivot into potion-producing plots was not just about being ready for launches—it was about being ready for this exact kind of moment.
While I still have some work ahead to get all of my land fully productive, this leaderboard surprise has fueled my motivation. It’s a reminder that the long game matters in Splinterlands. Positioning yourself with foresight, even when it’s not the flashiest strategy, can create opportunities that others may not see coming.
And this is just the beginning for Conclave Arcana. As the set rolls out, I’m excited to see how these economic layers continue to evolve—and how other players adapt and respond.
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