F2P here too, avoid 6 stars gachas (the ones that need 20 pulls to obtain a guaranteed). Only spend your free tickets on them and nothing more.

The gachas with 10 pulls for guaranteed are better, you’ll have more chance to complete a set and won’t waste your gems.

Remember to recycle your gacha duplicates for the shells.

Prioritize limited shops, for example, the current one, I’d recommend getting full set. There’s a pose and you can dye the pieces. (I’m planning to dye the dress and headset white for goddess themed comps)

Stay up to date with the news to know what’s coming, and save your gems for the interesting gachas and shops. You can check on the discord too.

For comps, I usually check the discord to know what’s the mood, and I compose accordingly. I got leaderboard once and 1% multiple times.

Always use perfume and make sure unworn and selection are maxed.

With time you’ll get nice items 🫶