I started back in 2016 and have been an on and off player ever since, only dedicating myself more since last year. As a player who has achieved max trophies and hit top ladder in ranked, this game just gets worse and worse. The unfortunate problem with this game is the brand Supercell. They’ve become the equivalent of EA. Clash of clans, Clash royale - all household names. The community dislikes this game, recent updates have utterly destroyed F2P. I’ve spent more than I’d like to admit on this game, and yet I simply cannot find joy anymore. Each purchase feels regretful. I understand being a business, but the game neglects a vast majority of the players who cannot afford, or do not want to spend money. Supercell recycles the same cash grabs, primarily releasing cards that are much too powerful and locks them behind a huge paywall until the season ends, in which they nerf the cards to oblivion. Balance changes are usually alright, but the game sees the same decks over and over because some cards are simply just too reliable, but they don’t get reworked.The game is not P2W, people throw that term out there too often. The game is pay to rush, but as the games lifespan goes on, prices increase and value decreases, as deals get weaker and you simply cannot look at an offer and think “thats bang for my buck”, instead you cringe.For new players, I do not recommend the game. Unless you are able to invest at least some money, you will feel compelled to just drop the game. You will face people who have spent, and will feel frustratingly behind everyone else.