VIP and Non-VIP problems.

[Ram2123]

It's come to my attention that the game is getting too out of hand with bought characters. The game is getting harder because I don't spend my hard earned money? Why should it be so hard for me to get Balens just because I don't Recharge a account? What happened to the Map Clearing Bonus, it was one of us Non-VIP's main ways of getting balens. It makes me want to quit. I believe the payers should get a little boost and some extra items. The buyers should be able to be beaten by the non-buyers.

[Wraithraiser]

And homeless should ride around in Ferrari's, mice should have five star lobster dinner every day, etc, etc.

[Arlad]

this hierarchy still works:

noob noncasher < noob casher < smart noncasher < smart casher <<< MEGA cashers.

now, which group are you fall into?

[Swinella]

this hierarchy still works:

noob noncasher < noob casher < smart noncasher < smart casher <<< MEGA cashers.

Agreed 100%. Instead of comparing yourself to someone who may have spent thousands on his/her toon, look at the sub-group with whom you're really competing. Focus on being strong for that sub-group. Sometimes, with a little luck, you'll eventually be able to destroy the bottom members of the next highest group.

[R2111470937]

2012 player > 2013 player > 2014 player > 2015 player ... plus whatever cash is spent to make up for these gaps

[MrFancyPants]

My formula for player strength:
Money spent X Time playing the game + (Planning / Luck)

[ancev]

I perfectly agree with OP. IMO all events should be divided into cash/non-cash categories. This includes but not limited to:
-BG
-GA
-CW
-TOK
etc.
Players should be selected in brackets according to the average amount they cash/month. Non-cashers have their own bracket.

[Yamaneko123]

Why should it be so hard for me to get Balens just because I don't Recharge a account?

You can gain bound balens for free. I know, it is not the same as normal balens, but you can buy many things with them. The best source is DW, then map clearing bonus, daily check-in, guild altar...

What happened to the Map Clearing Bonus, it was one of us Non-VIP's main ways of getting balens.

I dont know. What happened to it? I can still see it there.

I believe the payers should get a little boost and some extra items. The buyers should be able to be beaten by the non-buyers.

As Arlad wrote, non-cashers still can beat cashers. It only depends how smart they play. Do not rush levels is one part of strategy. You can not start game as non casher and think that you can beat every level 80s when you get there.