This game is only about two troops...
Archer Queen and Barb King :) Here's why (my rant).
I decided to go to Champion. I went from 2400 to 3000 fairly easy. Ups and downs with some devastating attack loses, but overall, fun!
Once I hit 3000, things got changed. Its a totally different game. First off, there is no available bases to attack. All the "next" button gives are bases 2800 or lower, so the normal trophy win is only 5-10. However, when you log off you instantly get raped by someone, for at least 12-15 (two star). 3000-3100 is doable as long as you do not log off. Chances of winning a defense or zero to nill at this point.
Now, at 3100, this game becomes impossible! I have a near maxed Th10 base, with lvl 8 and lvl 9 walls. My only issue is I have lvl 13 heroes. Everyone at 2800+ attack using the same exact strategy: golems, wiz and witches. This in itself is a major game flaw. It shows things are not balanced. I have literally been attacked 25 times at this range and everyone does the exact same strategy. That is the first problem.
Second, the only thing that actually matters in an attack at this stage is your heroes. If you have lvl 30+ heroes, you will always win the battle. Always. Impossible to lose. My evidence is very clear in my logs. Since everyone attacks uses the same strategy and spells, one can surmise the only different is the hero levels. Now looking at my log, anytime I actually won is if the heroes are below lvl 15. Anyone attacking with lvl 30+ is an auto 2 star. This morning someone 3 starred me.
Why is this a problem? Simply because it narrows down this game into only 2 troops.
So to recape, two major issues at 3000+ trophies that is flawed in this game:
1.) Everyone uses the same strategy and really the only troops that matter in this game are the heroes.
2.) Winning a battle gets you 4-10 trophies, losing a battle causes you to lose 25+ trophies. Losing a defense causes you to lose 12-32. For example: I lost -12 and -25 in two defenses while I was sleeping. Thats -37. That will take me over 6 attacks to get back. I estimate a total of 10 hours of non-logging off gameplay.
I would love to hear from others that are 3100+ about my post (if you are not 3000+ please do not respond as you will only distract my points). Do you see the same experience, flaws and problems?
Thanks!