The author reflects on their experience with Pokemon Trading Card Pocket, detailing how they were captivated by its card-collecting and battling elements. After months of dedication, excitement peaked with the introduction of trading and new cards, yet the author surprisingly chose to quit soon after achieving completion of their collection. This shift in engagement highlights the author's awareness of the transient nature of gaming enjoyment, particularly in the context of ongoing games that challenge players to decide when to exit, rather than reaching a definitive conclusion.
I was enjoying every minute I spent with the game until I wasn't. Usually, you know you're done with a game when you've finished it.
This week, on the day that the trading went live... I quit. I've just suddenly had enough.
The rare art cards especially, with their pastoral scenes of Pokemon in their natural habitats, make the card collection aspect delightful.
In this era of the forever game, we have to choose when to quit. Sometimes this happens overnight for me.
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