Effects pedals are a hobby. Like collecting comic books or coins.
Personally, i do use many different effects in my band, but even when im just messing around, i allways have my board plugged in.
I find the spunds i can get inspiring which makes me play more which allows me to write more
As i move into recordimg, i suspect i will come to use effects even more.
That said, i have created two perfect boards and i dont really even look at pedals anymore to buy. There is no sound i need or want that i cant create