The easiest way to save money is don't pay to play. Not everyone can afford this game. Play for free. It can still be fun and Gree can't hurt you anymore with their gold pushes. Not everyone can be or needs to be the top gun. It's ok just to play and enjoy without feeding into the frenzy. Make Gree back off. Don't buy Gold. There are plenty of other very entertaining games out there. Gree is not the best. The customers quit buying and the company is forced to change or lose everything. All things change, all people die. Find a game that is suitable for you.