Unfortunately games that involve competition online are all money oriented and yes you still can have fun but without buck your best strategy will not prevail. I play Kingdom of Camelot for months without spending a dime but at one point or you live behind the keyboard or you buy ( tokens) to continue the game. Here at least you will not be destroyed but buying token give you a real advantage not only to advance faster and win title ( even if there is exception... Like potelmy)but also to beat players that do not invest in the game. After that you can invest to give you a good start and live with that or buy $100 each season to a Barcelona team .... Personally I prefer the first option