(Look toward the end of this post for two suggestions for other CCGs you can try out that are both, in my opinion, worth the while.)
Here is the Wikipedia article on this subject that goes far deeper into the psychology behind this behavior. Link below.
A massive amount of players in expressing their feelings (namely in unkind ways) seemingly hate Hearthstone. From the simplicity of the game which, for some, equals that skill doesn’t exist. This is demonstrably untrue. I don’t have time to go into the statistics, but, the statistics gathered from large sample sizes examined by data analysts regarding Hearthstone very clearly demonstrate that skill exists. There are inherently decks (i.e.) Pirate Warrior that have, probably, the least skill required to play with successful results. Then I employ you to then look at other decks, like Thief Rogue and Poison Rogue and Mozaki Mage – these decks have very high skill ceiling. Meaning, they require skill, unlike Pirate Warrior and some other decks that also fall into this category, but I’m not going to list which decks play similarly to this Pirate Warrior. Just know, they do exist.
Now it’s time to discuss the sunk cost fallacy. For many, many players (even ones that seemingly hate the game), they for this psychological reason will not quit. Why? Because they have invested (oftentimes) money and a helluva lot of time playing this game. This makes it extremely difficult to quit or take a break. Realize that the money and effort you put forth in the past is irrelevant. This holds zero bearing on whether you should continue playing the game. Your best option (regarding the type of players I am speaking of) is to stop playing. It’s akin to gambling, where in you, the sunk cost fallacy is immensely present. These gamblers will lose more often than win, and have, but mistakenly believe that because they’ve invested time and money into whichever method of gambling they are participating, that they have to win. The truth is, the house always wins. You ultimately always lose. Past events do not necessarily affect future outcomes in situations like this. These people are suffering from the sunk cost fallacy and ignorance of statistics.
DO NOT FALL FOR THIS INSTINCT THAT YOU MUST PLAY BECAUSE YOU INVESTED IN THIS GAME. Ultimately, it matters not, whatsoever, what money and time you’ve spent on HS. Do NOT feel obligated to play.
You can take a break. You can even quit. If this game bothers you (referring to the myriad of players angry with HS) simply STOP PLAYING (even if only temporarily). You play games for fun. If this one isn’t reaching that goal, you shouldn’t be playing that game.
I’ll also add to the subject. Overcome the anxiety you might have by not playing HS. Over time, that separation anxiety will slowly, but surely, diminish to the point that you don’t even
If you’ve read so far, it may very well seem I am recommending players to play other games than HS – I am. Don’t forget: you can play more than one CCG. I’ll parrot myself here and say with simplicity, don’t fall into playing a game that frustrates you because you have invested potentially large sums of money and time into said game. Logically it does not follow that you should be playing Hearthstone if you do not enjoy it. In short, if you find yourself bored, or even wanting to quit – that’s entirely ok and a great decision for many players.
DO NOT PLAY HS IF YOU CANNOT DERIVE ANY FUN (the reason for playing).
Here are two popular and success digital CCGs you can give a try if your interest in Hearthstone is wearing.
(Magic the Gathering Arena)
https://magic.wizards.com/en
(Legends of Runeterra)