Dude, I spent two weeks writing an essay. Because of that, I couldn't properly roleplay, nor could I put my writing skills to use. And even so, one of the effects was immediately nullified by a painting, and the second by a Heroist's choice.
Nevertheless, you buffed yourself, and your entire region — across the whole map. But imagine a situation where you spent two weeks writing an essay, and a day before the deadline, they strategically closed off the possibility of submitting it. I think you'd be quite upset, and that would be justified.
Thanks for understanding, I'm heading to the shooting range. I'll miss anyway.