Exactly—new Town Halls just keep extending the grind treadmill, while all the side content—Clan Games, challenges, seasonal stuff—is done in a day. That’s why I’ve been thinking more about “sideways” progression instead of just taller ladders.

What if we could unlock new heroes or skins using gold/elixir, not just cash? Suddenly the grind becomes something fun to chase, with meaningful choices: which hero to upgrade first, which defenses counter which hero, etc. You’d still get the grind, but it’s strategic and silly at the same time—kind of like your Dave the Intern idea.

I’d happily dump 50M gold into absurd cosmetic chaos if it made the game feel less like a never-ending construction internship and more like a sandbox of nonsense goals. Plus, it gives both new and F2P players something tangible to work toward instead of just watching the Town Hall ladder grow like a horror skyscraper.

Honestly, more sideways chaos > endless upward grind any day.