I put a limit of $20 per month in place of the MMO monthly fees I used to pay.

After farming Dark Elixir at TH7 (which is really hard as you know) to get my King up to level 3, I sort of gave up and paid money to get to level 5 King for the rage spell. Makes barcher farming of TH6 bases much easier.

Yeah, I didn't really upgrade my king in earnest until TH8.  It's the price you pay for...not paying a price.

I play a CoC clone called SWC. Found this interesting.

I love tower defense games, but is there any point to this if I don't really enjoy paying for things? :p

will install and see!! might get good enough for danger kitties some day.

I haven't paid a cent to SWC. I'd imagine if CoC is the same, you just need patience and vigilance.

yeah I feel that might be the case, just going to go for it and find out!

Don't spend any gems when you start to save up for your 4th builder hut. It does make a while, but the 4th hut is easily reachable. The 5th hut takes a little bit more time, but you can clear obstacles (trees, bushes, etc.) for extra gems.

One of my kids accounts still has 3 huts. Really don't need to spend any money at all.

Skyline can you join our clan??       Please......