Just to follow along cdr's comment, I want to point out that you never hear about anyone who sent their life down the drain over Magic. And it's because, as not

Just to follow along cdr's comment, I want to point out that you never hear about anyone who sent their life down the drain over Magic. And it's because, as noted, if you sink money into the game, you can recoup some percentage of those costs by selling your assets. Say what you will about CCGs: they do, at least, provide you with tangible property that is unquestionably yours. That is not something WoW can claim.