Board Thread:Game Discussions/@comment-24829740-20140819170154/@comment-25055391-20140821194423

1.) I think you are misunderstanding my point. You are arguing for removing stripping, making it not allowed in the mechanics and rules of the game. My argument is based on the fact that you have the option. Given the option, which we have today (assuming the new point system doesn't mess with it, which it will so this is really all irrelevant) then stripping greatly reduces the price. Yes, if they completely removed the ability to strip and it was not even an option, the price would just stay the same as it is now. Scores would be lower for guilds, but that is simply because of more losses per individual. People will spend whatever $ amount on gems they want to, regardless of anything else.

The thing I don't think you are understand is the Gem Limit vs Time Limit

Gem Limit= I have x amount of gems to spend this war, i will spend those exactly, no more, no less

Time Limit= I have more gems to spend than I can possibly spend given the amount of time I am on warring

Each person is on a different limit depending on their gem counts and time they can dedicate to the game. If your on a gem limit, stripping does not change the price whatsoever... 95% of player in top 25's and probably 75% in top 10's are on a gem limit. They use there gems then Free energy from there on out. In this case stripping does NOT effect the # of gems needed.

If on a time limit then yes, your theory makes sense, however it would have to be applicable to ALL players, not just that 15% or so.

I understand your supply/demand theory, however again you're missing a few factors. First those with lower armor would simply be required to have more gems ready, and they can wait until they find a weaker HC and farm them, yes the Guild pts are lower, but the Gem usage does not change. Replace # of gems with guild pts on your supply/demand and then it reflects reality. Same # of gems will yield less pts, but not lower gem usage.

PS - After we figure out the new scoring system this may not even matter.

PSS - I like you're ability to debate level headed. Thanks :P