@koospetoors: I know that I am very much an exception here, but I am F2P in Hearthstone and have a massive collection. It is not complete by any means but established enough to create countless competitive decks that are both interesting and fun to play.
But yeah, I have to agree that the system is designed to get players to clamor for more and more and preys upon the impatient and compulsive. Which is pretty gross.
But my overall point stands. If you are patient, Hearthstone can be a great and truly free experience.
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