This has been a goal years in the making. Between the massive amount of DEC required to stake and the steady accumulation of cards needed to assign workers to each plot, this has not been a small lift. It’s taken consistent reinvestment, opportunistic buys during market downturns, and a whole lot of patience. But today, I can say with pride: my land is alive and producing.
From Dreams to Dirt: Activating Every Plot
When I first committed to land, it was still a concept—a whisper of utility that required a lot of belief. I participated early, picking up plots at prices that now feel laughably low compared to the total cost of activating them. But as we all learned, owning land was only the beginning. Getting it to function required DEC staking that often outpaced the original land cost and cards to fill every worker slot.
Now, having reached this long-awaited stage, I find myself in a new mindset: optimization.
The Optimization Era Begins
While I’ve reached 100% activation, true optimization is a different beast. Not all my land is equally productive, and there are still noticeable gaps in Grain and Wood production. This is largely due to the makeup of my region and the luck (or lack thereof) of my plot types. Still, thanks to a strong start in Phase 1.5, I’ve accumulated a good stockpile of Grain, buying me time to adjust my approach before Land 2.0 hits.
And that next phase? It’s coming fast. With each update—like crafting and the introduction of Aura Labs—the land economy gets richer, deeper, and more interconnected. I know optimization today could become baseline tomorrow, so I’m already exploring my next moves.
Totems, Trading, and Turning Extras Into Edge
What’s fascinating is how my journey has created new possibilities for reinvestment. I’ve discovered that I now hold a surplus of certain cards—cards that aren’t part of my land core strategy but still hold solid value in the market.
This opens up an interesting pivot: selling or trading those extra cards to acquire strategic totems. Totems are quickly emerging as one of the more compelling tools to boost production, and they offer focused value that’s hard to ignore. It’s the kind of granular decision-making that makes land such an addictive feature of the game. Do I consolidate? Reallocate? Double down on underperforming plots? The choices are endless—and that’s the thrill.
A Maturing Economy Worth Building In
What keeps me so locked into Splinterlands—even through the highs and lows—is the emergence of a real economy. We’re seeing greater efficiency, deeper markets, smarter tools, and players beginning to specialize in roles. For me, the merchant role within the Secrets of Praetoria has become one of the most engaging parts of the entire ecosystem.
There’s a real sense of progression, not just in the game, but in how we approach it. And reaching this milestone—a fully activated land operation—feels like the beginning of a new phase, not the end of one.
With Land 2.0 on the horizon, a solid production base in place, and optimization opportunities through totems and trades, I feel more bullish than ever on the future of Splinterlands. This game isn’t just surviving—it’s maturing. And my land, finally humming with life, is a testament to what’s possible for those who stay the course.
Here’s to the next chapter of my merchant journey in Praetoria!
Discord: @newageinv
Chat with me on Telegram: @NewAgeInv
Follow me on Twitter: @NAICrypto
The following are Affiliate or Referral links to communities and services that I am a part of and use often. Signing up through them would reward me for my effort in attracting users to them:
Start your collection of Splinterlands today at my referral link
Expand your blogging and engagement and earn in more cryptocurrencies with Publish0x! Sign up here!
My go to exchange is Coinbase; get bonuses for signing up!
The future of the internet is here with Unstoppable Domains! Sign up for your own crypto domain and see mine in construction at newageinv.crypto!
Always open to donations!
ETH: newageinv.eth
BTC/LTC/MATIC: newageinv.crypto
Disclosure: Please note that for the creation of these blog posts, I have utilized the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. While I provide the initial idea and concept, the draft generated by ChatGPT serves as a foundation that I then refine to match my writing style and ensure that the content reflects my own opinions and perspectives. The use of ChatGPT has been instrumental in streamlining the content creation process, while maintaining the authenticity and originality of my voice.
DISCLAIMER: The information discussed here is intended to enable the community to know my opinions and discuss them. It is not intended as and does not constitute investment advice or legal or tax advice or an offer to sell any asset to any person or a solicitation of any person of any offer to purchase any asset. The information here should not be construed as any endorsement, recommendation or sponsorship of any company or asset by me. There are inherent risks in relying on, using or retrieving any information found here, and I urge you to make sure you understand these risks before relying on, using or retrieving any information here. You should evaluate the information made available here, and you should seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, to evaluate any opinion, advice, product, service or other information; I do not guarantee the suitability or potential value of any particular investment or information source. I may invest or otherwise hold an interest in these assets that may be discussed here.