If Austin/Eric whoever really is an Evony employee or associate as he claims, this is a ridiculous practice. If he isn't and just wants to brag it up, no difference. The real issue is that he's demonstrating that with LOTS of money (or amulets) players can achieve a tremendous advantage, especially early in server. This isn't a game anymore, I'd encourage anyone reading this to take their money elsewhere, find a game that isn't so one-sided.