So I've been playing this game awhile now and honestly do not think this is a money grabbing game. As long as you play a couple hours a day you'll be fine. The hardest part is choosing an alliance, making sure that you have at least a few that are quite active. I'm online 4 times a day in 45 to 1 hour segments. I spot enemy attacks for offline players, send them support if i can, send them a message on skype or text them if there is a good reason to (300 units trying to capture your OP 2 hours until the arrive).
@ciriax there are always ways around those obstacles. Take a look at WoW for example, 3 level 90s and I've never payed for it. Completely legal, quite easy as well. Takes all but 10 seconds every 6 month to do it.
@megachromulent ever hear of competitive gameplay? Some people find the competitiveness great, and having a system designed to repel those who aren't competitive: GOLDEN.
@justin my reasoning behind turning off skip low levels is that you get practice when you unlock endless mode. as most of us are patient people, doesn't matter where the money comes from.
@0136 I restarted my account awhile back, took me 10 min. to go from 1st quest to last quest. Used a basic rush and went to pvp1 once it got to the score quest. If I really tried I could probably do it under 5 min. on a day with a lot of people @ pvp1 so wait time isn't 1 min. or so.
The learning curve is a little steep and if you are in the area where your supposed to be, it can be a little tough to move forward. I don't have any suggestions to fix that, but that is my input.
to complete the game you must find the WANDERING truffel and get past the lava to the center of the earth. if you got to the moon, you should have the badge. i got it.