We could probably have different 'tiers' when onboarding the game. The proposed pricier ones should be given something that can benefit the new players, but not something game-changing; this is in concurrence with the said Packs given to the players who chose to avail this. While also leaving the cheap $10 option in.
First of all, if there are people who are really interested in joining the game, it would let them have the ease of not having a headeach about what cards to get, since its already handed out to them
I suggest that it is not packs to be given away, but cards, and that the team or the DAO can soak up cheap cards that are sold in the market and have it be part of that 'package'
I think packs are better. Why? Because it is good for the DAO and also Splinterlands Corporation. And: Packs are more fun. There is a random element involved. The onboarded player doesn't know what he awaits. It's just more fun.