1. Granted, speed of progression is a factor in people's enjoyment of the game
2. Progress is not the sole factor though, when you become max is the game no fun? When looting in attacks and even war becomes meaningless? no - I'd say it became more fun for me
3. You do not need to spend 'top dollar'. you just need to play in a style (big army/high league/every 2 hours) that doesn't suit alotnof people



