Originally Posted by
Harshaw
Well, you can choose to do one or the other, for the most part. Hunting for trophies may result in gaining a lot of loot, but having defenses down for upgrade while trying to win cups can be problematic. Personally, I do both (though farming the most). When we're in a push, I let all my builders sleep and focus only on winning trophies. After a push I sometimes have tons of loot, which I can then use to upgrade. Most of the time, though, I farm... it's the most effective way to gather loot, and since the best farming is often in lower levels (as compared to your own), there's a slightly lesser chance of getting dismantled by powerful enemies while you're at it.
Good luck! :)