I am at 4,260 now. Started at around 600 in mid-Jan, possibly a little before.
I am TH10 with max everything apart from walls, so keeping gold and elixir low has been easy. But for the duration I've held onto my full DE storage, though I've kept it buried deep inside my base.
Perhaps I could have done it quicker if I'd had no loot at all, but with just 740 to go it feels like I should continue to keep hold of it now.
I have mixed feelings about doing it. I am really bored now but not going to quit. It feels like I am cheating but there's no other feasible way of getting this achievement. I've seen some hilarious bases since I have been down here though, and also managed to take down a good few Eagles which is pushing me towards that achievement too.



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