Your first half of your reply points out a type of card game not reasons as to why Splinterlands isn't one. Many card games require cards to be exposed either in full or in part, Ex. Razz/Stud and all its varients inbetween requires cards to be exposed. The card game bingo does as well (game of chance but regardless of that its still a card game). As for shuffle, the shuffle in Splinterlands is not knowing the cards your opponent picks. The last part of your reply can be applied to most things that experience some level of success including those who participate in MTG, Splinterlands or any other traditional or non traditional card game. I agree that Splinterlands certainly isn't for everyone and that is ok. I myself don't spend too much time playing the actual game anymore as theres many other things one can focus on within the Splinterlands universe that I rather do. Thanks for expressing your view point.