Look at all these reviews and the responses in regards to p2w. "Players can pay to progress a little faster." A little faster is a major understatement. There is no limit to how much an individual can spend. Meaning that people can p2w and grow far quicker (years) than a f2p or low spender. The events only further facilitate this. People that spend win the events and gain even more. The events cater to p2w. Not fun or f2p. Being in some alliance doesn't protect you from p2w players.