How Much Money Does it take to be competitive in Empires & Puzzles in 2025? Still surprised?..😱😱😱

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  • @Kirok2005
    @Kirok2005 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I love your positive outlook! Thanks so much for this video. Quality content creation must take a lot of time. (Not having done it myself, just assuming). It's really easy to get sucked into "keeping up with the Joneses," which never ends, so it's good to keep perspective, set limits, and have fun.
    Some tips for those looking to squeeze every free aspect of optimization out of the game...keep those timers rolling, don't sit on capped flags. I've also found it's worth it to skip timers on wanted missions chest when the cost is 50 gems. 200 or 350 is too expensive IMO, but at 50 the recently increased loot tables can make a big difference. Plus, I'm getting rare elemental chests at least as often as before they went to the new chest timer system. Use your raid flags for free food, iron, and recruits, even when there isn't a chest to fill. Bottom line, use the flags the game gives you--don't let them sit idle. And hit mystic visions as much as you can stand it. (One thing I do personally find to be worth the money is to skip the ads; it's like 30 cents per day, and you can stack up a lot of costume keys and emblems that way. Also the 2x speed button, that's a must for me.)

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Hi Kirok 👋 thanks so much for your comments and tips 😊 I'm sure folks will find it useful... pinned 🍻

    • @fishepa
      @fishepa 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Skipping the ads is worth it just for the mats you get back. Well worth the couple of bucks per month.

    • @EricKoonitsky-s1d
      @EricKoonitsky-s1d 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Skipping the ads is also a huge boon for people who struggle with device connectivity. The ads are totally annoying but it was being unable to access them for 8 hours a day that made me splurge and I've consistently renewed it since.

  • @cilla-brittkettunen9410
    @cilla-brittkettunen9410 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks again McNaulty ❤ this was a good reminder and positive outlook for us very C2P and F2P😂 I had 3 lucky strikes (for free) last year. Spring got CPerseus and CThut-Amun, autumn Starwalker and Melodymuse and christmas day toon Elkanen and glass Sartana 😊 and every one for free😂 + a bunch of HOTM s so can't complain😁 but still..want more and better ones, gosh I'm greedy😉😂

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lol 😂 tysm I'm a greedy one too... i think we all are. But its soooo much better to be surprised with some awesome free pull luck than to drain ur bank account chasing a dream and also so unnecessary. Here's hoping this will help a few more people see the light 🙏 🍻

  • @bmcm1980
    @bmcm1980 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Excellent vídeo! You really don’t have to have all the shinny new toys to have fun with the game. I’ve been playing for 4 years and still enjoying a lot of the game with a really small budget. I’ll keep playing as long as I’m having fun. Keep up the great vídeos!!!

  • @LoriHoward-cy4ib
    @LoriHoward-cy4ib 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Thank you for the reminder and being a voice of reason 😊

  • @markcollins1516
    @markcollins1516 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Awesome video. Been playing 6+ years and only spent on VIP passes in my first 1-2 years to build the base. After that... completely f2p. I've been pretty happy with the game as a f2p with the exception of legendary troops. Troops in general take forever and I still haven't managed to summon a legendary yet - and I'm NOT wasting a troop that I've levelled to 26-30 on a conversion.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@markcollins1516 thanks Mark. The troops are a ball ache for me too 😅 I probably need to just get em done at some point but that's the way for most of us too I like to hold at least one magic troop in each colour but otherwise I'm happy to convert em.

    • @xlaxiata6192
      @xlaxiata6192 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@McNaultyYT same here. Ive been converting mana troops, keep my magic

  • @claythorgaming
    @claythorgaming 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Great video my friend. I think many people needed this reminder. At the end of the day it’s not about being competitive but having fun. We could rephrase the question to “how much money do you need to spend in order to have fun?” The answer is: “it depends what fun means to you.” This is a very personal question because everybody has a different goal when playing this game. Somebody could argue that real competition only happens at the top 30 Alliances as that’s where the Major League is. But I know some people playing at the highest level who are constantly complaining about everything and clearly are not having fun. So what’s the point? Is there anything wrong if you want to play at the highest level? Not at all. Can you play at the highest level spending $120 per year? No you cannot. To play at the highest level you will be spending at least 3X this amount per month. And that is assuming a player already has a decent roster. But you don’t have to spend anything if you find enjoyment and fun at the level where most F2P players play. Also, once you get to a certain level you don’t spend as much to stay at the level. I would say top 50-100 Alliances may spend more money than the top 30 because they are chasing higher ranks. Now the top 5 is on a league of their own and the top 2 on a planet of their own. But if that is where people need to play to find satisfaction and enjoyment and they can afford it, there is nothing wrong with that either. They are the ones paying the bills, so we all should thank them for providing us the opportunity to play such a wonderful game! 🙌😜!

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Cheers Clay 🍻 I have always appreciated your positivity too and this is an excellent breakdown of what to expect of spenders at various tiers 👍 also I remember when u had sg disable your purchases before 😅 so I totally respect your ability to manage your spending. I agree that it is about how much u wanna spend to have fun with a game which becomes a hobby etc & how competitive u wanna be, and it's important to reassure people who may struggle with spending habits that you can compete at a high level outside of wars in Events & Tournaments Titans Etc for a fraction of the cost 😉 thanks so much for the feedback really loved it 🥰

  • @weltontorres85
    @weltontorres85 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for this video. It’s so important see others perspective. Mainly when it is a good and positive one.

  • @sheilarolack7477
    @sheilarolack7477 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another great video. Great content. Great words of wisdom. I tend to spend on the POV. I agree it seems to take forever to second level heros. Im still working on Lord Loki 😂😂😂

  • @monikamahlberg4187
    @monikamahlberg4187 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A good video to think all over again for a lot of people in this game,even for me🙂👍

  • @AccordionDad
    @AccordionDad 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for a realistic view and such good guidance! I’m comfortable with my role mopping up the last bits of the best teams in wars, so this is helpful!

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're welcome 😊 🙏 tysm 🍺

  • @ruqayyaabdus-salaam4724
    @ruqayyaabdus-salaam4724 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hey McNaulty 🖐🏼. Great video. I have barely spent anything in the last year, just got PoV once, so 10 bucks all year and I've still had a great year in the game. I've been playing for 7+ years and, like others, got VIP the first 2 years and have been CTP/FTP since.

  • @izeekvonden
    @izeekvonden 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love your perspective and healthy mindset! Still enjoy playing the game at C2P and I've had some good luck last year too! I'm surprised you haven't leveled your Darkfeather!

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@izeekvonden lol tysm 😊 🙏 i just got him so finishing Persa Costume first but plenty to work on now 4 sure can't wait to get him and Fergus Maxed!

    • @izeekvonden
      @izeekvonden 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@McNaultyYT Ohhh that makes sense., congrats! I love my Darkfeathers

  • @djleftoverz
    @djleftoverz 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video. This is exactly what we need. Keep it up.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Tysm 🍺 😊 🙏

  • @medyk1976kris
    @medyk1976kris 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent as usual. Thanx man 👍

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Tysm 😊 🙏 trying to save my beer money 🍺

  • @AnnaGaleazzi
    @AnnaGaleazzi 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for the sobering video! I spent a bit more than intended this last year and now have so many heroes, I don’t even know who to level first (I did get really lucky with pulls, got 5 legendary heroes in a day between covenant and insanity portals, so it’s crazy)… I guess I’ll just go for a summon break 😅 PoV and PoG are really good and I agree, the events where I get to use my unlevelled or lower level heroes are the best!

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Totally get it, It's easy to get into a spending frenzy and before u even realise it u've trippled your budget... or worse. And ur right when we look at it objectively most of us have more than enough projects to work on 😅 also i agree ofc that the most fun challenges are ones that force u to use niche or lower level heroes like the tourneys and events. Wars are obviously still the pinnacle but the heroes will come with time. More QOL more Balance More 4 🌟 that's what I wanna see in 2025 🍻

  • @fishepa
    @fishepa 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great video! Out of curiousity what is your method to level heroes? Do you only match colors to 5 different heroes or power level one at a time? Everyone seems to have their own method I was curious about what you do.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks 🍻 I don't feed on colour anymore mostly i just feed everything i get to the one hero I'm working on. Probably more out of impatience than anything else 😅 If I get trainer heroes then I usually feed those on colour though as the extra xp is noticeable.

  • @Sierrahtl
    @Sierrahtl 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You were brave to take on the subject of spending. Not sure if you are looking for feedback or not but after reading some of the comments I want to say (after 7 years) it is that the spenders might have the best heroes but they also have the greatest disappointments and threaten to rage quit the most often. All players should remember this is a game. It’s supposed to be fun.🎉. Cheers!

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      💯 always happy to hear feedback and tbh I couldn't have said it better 👏 👌 uve hit the nail on the head. Tx

  • @ilantadmor2748
    @ilantadmor2748 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good video. Thank you. I think it depends on your goal. I have been playing for 6+ years and only in the past 18 months began to spend. To me, both path of valors are a must, so that is already $30 per month. I think they are both really good vlaue and give me goals to execute. When i pulled both Diochan (with costume) and Bearnadette when they came out, i suddenly became really competitive. I have been aiming to stay competitive since. I define that as top 1,000 in the world. To make that happen (and get those heroes maxed out at level 90, max 5 star troops and max talent node) i peobably spend about $100 per month. Not crazy, but,way more rhan before. Congrats SG, you got me! I do try to be very effective with spend, and that is a whole different video idea for you 😀 MTD i am at $114.28 (including tax). So maybe my estimate is conservative...

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ilantadmor2748 🍻 I get where you are coming from and 100% it depends what your goals are. I would like to do a breakdown where we look at how much folks actually spend at different tiers and what they are trying to achieve but I think this is more about warning people against overspending and encouraging them at the same time. Truth is u can only drive a Lamborghini at 300kph on a race track 😉 thanks for the comments ❤️

  • @Glabe87
    @Glabe87 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You're 100% right. But sometimes, I find it hard to reel it back when I want to "chase the dragon" when a strong 5* comes out. Just need to remind myself that I'll never be in the top 1% for 5* pvp

    • @damienjeremytrotman84
      @damienjeremytrotman84 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I feel you bro. Even if you get the best or better ones in 6 months. New Heroes are stomping on you again. I want costumes for older badass Heroes. Like Toxicandra that mana gain per turn helps out a lot if the game board doesn't give you a lot to work with. I would love a 7-10% mana boost per turn for 4 turns costume. WIth 1550 or so in defense.

  • @dudeiousmaximus650
    @dudeiousmaximus650 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Nice video I basically play for bit of laughs but be a bit realistically... Iv picked the worst heros in e&p and have grimsteel as tank.. is one insane hero be able to save the misfits of folks minds of useless 💚 troops is a issue need the 5*

  • @EricKoonitsky-s1d
    @EricKoonitsky-s1d 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great perspective and great video explaining it!

  • @ivanvnmming3668
    @ivanvnmming3668 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ya true .alliance team is importance for active player + team work

  • @marcelsantos203
    @marcelsantos203 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    as A F2P PLAYER ,Im not doing too badly. After 3 years i have 39 5 stars maxed, some have costumes. I Have 9 5 Stars waiting to be levelled and the 11 others are waiting for Soul Exchange. My secret is play everyday, go for everything. I never push for top 1000 or top anything. And i have never spent a cent

  • @3ko-games
    @3ko-games 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is a great video! Especially with the recent nay-sayer posting on lots of videos. Thank you for your refreshing perspective.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@3ko-games cheers 3KO🍻

  • @yuxuan130411
    @yuxuan130411 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    POG is important for the troop experience, otherwise it takes forever to get the 5 star troops one needs

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@yuxuan130411 tx yuxuan POG is definitely a good one for getting troops maxed 👍👍👍

  • @GeneralJdontspend
    @GeneralJdontspend 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Basicly, it depends what you think when you say competitive. As someone that played in top 10 its easily 500-1000 euros a month. Power creep summons, AQ top 10, MT top 10, POV, POG plus ses2 and ses3 grinding, VIP speedups, legendary troops etc preety much sums that amount. If you talking about top 100-200 alliance, playing war and hitting titans, doing events just to pass, than that can be free to play, but def is not competitive :)

  • @lazybeachbum9394
    @lazybeachbum9394 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm afraid to add up how much I spend a month but it's probably $500.00+ easy. The specials look small but they stack up quickly. I love using quick mode and skips, so I buy that plus the ad skips each month. It's so satisfying. POV and POG is also what I normally buy. I've been saying for years I'm going to stop spending but I think I'm too addicted. I'm considering calling gamblers anonymous for help. Spending money in hopes of getting a good 5* is kinda like gambling. 😅

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It isn't kinda like it 😕 it is gambling! Thanks for sharing 👍 but I won't sugarcoat it. No matter how many 5 stars u pull ✨️ how crazy your roster is or how quick u can max em out with all the bells and whistles the 'high' will get shorter and shorter and more and more costly. Good news is you can ask SG to disable your purchases for 90 days 😀 😉 no need for Gamblers anonymous just message them in game and if they ask if ur sure just say Yes. It's like a 3 month detox and I guarantee you will feel better after at least have a chance to consider ur options... beer for example 😅🍻 sos for the mini lecture but I appreciate u reaching out. Hopefully that is helpful.

  • @F5alconsHouse
    @F5alconsHouse 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I spent probably 5 times as much and only had a few more new heroes than you. So yeah it feels like you are right about the amount to spend. biggest difference is i 2LB 13 legendaries and have 11 heroes at 25 emblems.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@F5alconsHouse tx for the comments 🍻 it's funny I have had phases before where I had spent loads and come away with very little but I find that the heroes still drop when I least expect it. As for levelling, yep I'm lagging a bit in the LB2 and lego troop department, but I can live with that 😅😅😅 time to go level some troops 🤪 happy hunting and thanks again.

  • @jonathanbrowning8867
    @jonathanbrowning8867 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You need to lvl cthuwu and then go raid with him in your main raid team it's super fun and if you bring a healer and somebody who heals when they do damage you can watch the other team kill themselves.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yaasss! I knew he'd be great 👍 👌

  • @DukeCoffeeXIII
    @DukeCoffeeXIII 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Ahhh the Dragonspire. Should have just put the resources in the main game. Only open it to get the free daily chests.

  • @davidmoerloos
    @davidmoerloos 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    i am from belgium
    no phurchases possible in this country so its always free to play

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Brilliant! 😂

  • @Shovel8645
    @Shovel8645 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Still haven't spent one penny in all 6-7 years!

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Shovel8645 Noice one! Hats off to you 👏 🙌

  • @bashment89
    @bashment89 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Helgi and treevil got me to top 1% in the last 3star fast tournament 😂

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bashment89 noice!

  • @jeilers2146
    @jeilers2146 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Most of my Titan teams are 4 star.

  • @jsmusicanddrums
    @jsmusicanddrums 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I do the 10 $ pov and spend between 5-10 dollars per event. So I guess I'm middle of the spenders

  • @graciapropertindo3457
    @graciapropertindo3457 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    me..F2P...all player in Indonesia JKC RPM F2P🎉🎉🎉😂

  • @nosaj03
    @nosaj03 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Honestly you have to spend to be competitive. Eventually you will reach a level where its unavoidable.

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the comment 👍 I do agree to a degree but I want to encourage folks that unless they really wanna be in the top 1% a few bucks here and there is more than sufficient. Also i think being 'competitive' means different things for different people. Tysm 🍺 😊 🙏

  • @RDas99
    @RDas99 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    U need to spend more.. 😊

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@RDas99 lol 😆 tysm 🍺 I will take this under advisement.

  • @gunnermatic753
    @gunnermatic753 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    War is pretty much just unplayable these days unless you have all the newest heroes. My alliance is ranked 88,300 and we're still going up against nonstop meta teams with heroes like Rosalind that can make 2700hp mega minions at FAST speed. It's beyond a joke. Completely unplayable unless you enjoy spending an entire hour (or more) bashing your head against a wall.

  • @arturobroncos6991
    @arturobroncos6991 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It gets harder and harder to get a 5*, haven't received one in quite a while, I may leave the game soon

    • @McNaultyYT
      @McNaultyYT  9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Hey that is true but also I would say I'm quite happy as long as I have enough projects to work on. If I don't at all then that's when it can feel not so good 🥲 hope u snag a beauty soon 🤞🤞🤞

  • @jsmusicanddrums
    @jsmusicanddrums 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Also glad dragons have failed total pay to win. Even with lucky 5 star pulls they're so hard to level.

  • @lovefromleo2753
    @lovefromleo2753 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Boycott dragonspire we don’t need it!!!

  • @McNaultyYT
    @McNaultyYT  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Link to Last years Money Matters video th-cam.com/video/ye0MXHUsU6A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=e2Gw1KQpfhVAmOpQ