Magic the Gathering as a base is maybe my favorite game. Modern design and priorities have make that no longer the case. Arena specifically feels like a shell of what I once loved. It takes away many of the strengths of Magic: Fun with friends, creative casual decks, variable deck strength, variable stakes. And emphasizes its weaker points: RNG, stifling metas, repetitive competitive scene. By playing on a computer, you aren't facing your friend. You're facing a screen. Bad rng feels worse and you lose standings, resources, and time. In real Magic, you can simply laugh it off and shuffle back up. Add on a poor economy, the constant bannings, and a sloppy software. I can't recommend this in good faith.