RE: Leo PowerUp Day (LPUD) * Riftwatchers Presale Launch * Ethereum Merge

I think the little or no market reaction to the ethereum merge is due to the current economic crisis in the US. People are more focused on that at the moment.

Nah, those focused on crypto find this a major event. So it would have influenced the price if that wasn't already included (and I believe it is).

In between, must I be a splinterlands gamer to buy these packs or can I just buy and resale?

If you don't want to play the game and still participate in the Splinterlands economy there are different ways. But the most 'passive' is buying SPS and staking it (or putting it in the supported pools). Flipping cards, and renting are other options, but they require a level of understanding of the game.

So, if I were you, I wouldn't buy Riftwatchers packs. While their value might rise once they are sold out, I believe you'd be better off with SPS.

Let me know if you have further questions.