Yup, moribund it is, I'm afraid.
For the first time in years, I'll not be top-earning with my three airlines; I use them to keep points alive if necessary, otherwise not worth the re-qual scramble. Marriott apparently awards maximum benefit based on one's elite status with them (6x), not RN transactions per year. Today, I got in my final IHG and Hilton purchases for continuing 8x on those.
I'm down to two joints that are remotely convenient which interest me, but don't go that often. If I stumble across a "surprise" award with fewer airline miles as a result, I'm okay with that.