
Post by
Solveig IV VSC | 2018-10-22 | 20:32:16
That's certainly one way to look at it.
On the other hand: I started with a new boat on November 1st, 2017, after having decided not to spend any money on the game until it has stabilized and improved.
I have started in 30 out of 51 races since and collected about 23.000 points. This means that it is possible to reach level 14 as no-money-sailor in two years. It's more a question of a clever use of the credits earned. And it can be as exciting to fight for place 500 with a two-options boat as to fight for 50 with a full pack.
However, I fully agree that it is impossible to reach the top 200 with such a policy. And the question of how long VR points remain valid is still open.
By the way, I think that the game has improved considerably during this year and shall probably start with a paid boat at the Route du Rhum.