If you're looking for another way to scratch that itch, look into Netrunner. The game and the culture are both fun and creative, and it's possible to build competitive decks for about a hundred bucks (as an LCG, all cards come as full playsets, so you know exactly what you're getting).

It's more fun in person, but there's also a free community-made site where you can play online, and most players are happy to teach: http://jinteki.net