How long have you been playing Splinterlands?

My journey started back in 2019 when I first created my account (powerhemp). I took a break and came back to play more actively during the 2021/2022 era, right when the Chaos Legion set was the newest release. After that, I took a longer break and forgot about the game for a while. However, in March 2026, I rediscovered it and came back. Since then, I have been completely hooked.

How has this game affected your day-to-day life or routine?

Since my return in March 2026, Splinterlands has become a fixed and exciting part of my daily routine. I spend a lot of my time actively testing strategies, especially in the Survival mode. Because Survival now features zero cooldowns on dead cards and requires no energy to play, it has completely changed my daily routine. I can play as much as I want, which allows me to constantly test different strategies and learn all the cards that aren't available in Frontier. It's the perfect daily training ground.

What's your favorite memory, milestone, or community connection you’ve made?

My favorite current milestone is navigating the new meta in my favorite game mode, Frontier. Right now, the absolute highlight for me is working with the new Arena Vanguard cards. They have made the game mode so much more fun. A huge personal milestone I am currently working on is slowly leveling them up to level 2 and beyond, making them viable and incredibly useful in high-mana battles. Seeing that progress pay off in real-time is incredibly satisfying.

What does the game or community mean to you on a personal level?

On a personal level, this game represents resilience and transparency. What truly sets Splinterlands apart for me is the development team. Unlike 99% of crypto projects or traditional gaming companies that hide from their player base, the Splinterlands team actually cares. They are visible, communicative, and face the community directly. That creates a level of trust that makes me proud to be a part of this ecosystem.

Any other stories or thoughts you want permanently documented for the public?

I want it documented that good projects survive the test of time because of dedicated builders and authentic communities. Falling out of love with a game and finding your way back years later to find it better than ever is rare in the Web3 space. The depth of the game today—where you can lose yourself in the strategic layers of Frontier or use Survival to master every single card without restrictions—proves that Splinterlands is built for the long haul. My return in 2026 is proof that once you are a part of this world, you never truly leave. And right now, I'm fully focused on my biggest goal yet: I am hunting the leaderboard and pushing to win the current Frontier season, or at least secure a spot in the top 3!