Looks like the devs really do like free players after all.
After doing some testing I came to the conclusion that it was far more fun to set up some LLPs and play an entirely different strategy.
1) Only buy energy with skill points.
2) Do not buy defence skill points, there is a glitch in the way the app deals with these so you don't need them.
3) Do not buy defence buildings, they are worthless especially now with such high stats available to low level players.
4) DO NOT buy gold, you absolutely do not need it!
5) Drop into your HLP's faction for specific events where they can take advantage of your level and energy. Then withdraw for WD since it's hopeless anyway unless you are in the top 3 factions.
Since Apple was so kind as to release new versions of the iPad and iPad mini today I'm expecting to see a price drop on the current one's and older one's soon. Why spend thousands of dollars on your HLP when for a couple of quid you can pick up a refurbished (Apple online store) or used IOS device? Or just swipe your partners IOS device. Btw Android is still a mess so I would avoid the game on these unless you have a very high tolerance level for bugs, glitches, crashes and non functioning aspects of the game.
Set up a brand spanking new player, use some clever name like Alex and have fun.
The most important part of this is above, you want to funnel all your skill points into energy to take advantage of the mess Gree has made of XP.
Next part is to take advantage of the daily unit bonus, basically you are building an all Indestructible army for FREE! Thanks Gree! The next part is a bit trickier, you want to fly under the radar for a bit with 1 ally while you get up to the point where you can see Suspicious Village and lower so you can take advantage of all these high XP targets during these LTQ's. Granted I bet you can get at these sooner...
I honestly am not sure whether you need an economy, seems like a waste of time now since you can get units for free that are so much stronger than anything you can buy and if you play your cards right you can raid the crap out of others players who are camping and building money buildings. Those of us on the receiving end, might be worth just using the old PUN cloak and get rid of these things.
So now you've eliminated several areas of irritation in the game, getting raided and loosing units! And best yet you aren't spending any real money doing it!
This might not work for this event but with some careful planning you will have a hoot in the next....
Originally Posted by aphroKEN
