Lessons Learn #1 (Buying Gems)
Just recently I broke down and purchased some gems, ok allot. The recent gem discounted sale tempted me…. I know a fool and his money soon parted, but I think there’s more too this than fool’s gold and so I sharing my findings here.
First off I don’t resign myself to the notion that the game should be free, it is for most part and those that wish it play so can easily. If you play any form of Xbox, PlayStaion, or Nintendo games, you will pay on average $50 to $60 dollars per new game and probably not play it as long as Kingdom Age.
But is worth buying gems??
Yes, but if it were within your expectations.
Gems and or Gold purchased can give a nice edge to players, but unless you willing to spend allot of real money most of us can expect to gain only an edge. Case in point, with the gems I purchased, I did two things;
1st) To purchased Tangibles (Buildings and Units)
2nd) To purchased time (to supplement my attempts to defeat the Gladiator King and gain ranking in the Last event)
My 1st purchase was very satisfying as the building (all money buildings) still are producing a return and even the unit I purchased (vile witch) I did so not as much for the units stats (overpriced) but for the esthetic qualities (thought she looked cool).
My 2nd purchased was not as much so, I thought I would be able to defeat the Gladiator King gain more units and do it in less time. Also thought I could keep up with the rankings of the Druid event… failed on both counts and worst off used gems to do it…. Yes a fool’s dream.
In the end I went back to the stratagem that has worked since beginning… patience. Being patient and building up Money Buildings, Unit Buildings, Lands and Vault Maximum (Not specifically in that order), and though I don’t have a chance at an Emerald Dragon or Forest Spirit for that matter, I spend what is left over from my unit and building upgrades to play events usually gaining the first two indestructible units. All and all KA is as enjoyable as playing any consul game to me. In time i will probably go grab some more gems when the next discount event rolls around… might even find a good match for that vile witch I bought ….perhaps a rude warlock
