Few months ago I missed a massive opportunity by not joining the Metal War game on WAX. Prices have gained 2x-6x in merely few days and stayed there for weeks. Then I FOMO'd into few like EXODE (spent $20), Rplanet l (big losses). Now my entry to Splinterlands was again at the wrong time. Should have been much much earlier. I know in the long run it's a good decision (better late than never), but just at the time with too many new people is just the worst because I bought a pack and it's stuck. As you you're already aware of the technical problems the game has faced with new influx of players. So it's hard to find and play a Play-2-Eern game at right time. I think the number #1 rule is to be as early as possible and have some belief: not to discard it at the first slow progress period of sell stuff immediately at first price fall trend. That of course means you need to do good research before starting a paid game.