Originally Posted by
adolia
There are adventures that you can get through map pieces as well as gems. Extra Licenses are not a necessary item, you just need to be more patient and wait for resources to become available.
You seem to think that a "free" game is a simple thing to create. Money and a lot of hard work from a lot of people go into making games like this. It is constantly changing. Do you think that happens for free? You should be thankful that there is an option to play these games for free so that you get to play them. While everyone cannot afford gems, those that can are the ones who support the games and allow them to exist.
I do not see how you can call a little over $.01 each for gems pricey. For $10 you could add 10 license and do an adventure. The problem isn't the price, the problem is that people are too impatient and want to get to the top as quickly as possible will the smallest amount of effort they can muster.
Your also forgetting this is still in Beta. You have no idea if gems will be available in game without spending money. Right now you could be earning gems by participating in the events in the forums. Would probably be a lot more productive than whining, give it a try!