Hi all. I am a fairly new player who's been playing off and on for about a week. I wanted to share with you all where I am currently and what I should be doing in order to be as effective as possible. I have read the stickied threads but my progression is moving slow it seems. Perhaps ya'll can guide me in the right direction?

Where I am currently:

Level 24 - 0% to 25
71.1k gold
0 gems

6 Fountains Tier 2
3 Guard Towers Tier 2
1 Cathedral
1 Tavern
2 Armorsmiths

Highest area progression:
Cold Rock Crags - Epic

Armorsets:
Living Flame Lvl. 20
Crius Armor Lvl. 9
Seafoam Lvl. 28
Hydra Hunter's Mail Lvl. 1
Wind Monarch's Robe Lvl. 3

I follow the ABC principle but there has to be something I'm lacking in. Thanks to anyone who can help.