I'm just curious as to how many people haven't spent a single penny on this game and are still playing and contending with other players.

I sure haven't spent any money on this game and i still enjoy it and get things done.

A bit off topic but, To all you people crying about being picked on in this game, you might want to leave and pick a better game for you. Something not as complicated to understand. It's a war game your supposed to lose from time to time.