Discouraging bc the gameplay is alright but the ration of gifts/free items versus what the cost for new items, most cost stars which are pay to play items or ad offers, makes it really hard on players that don't have ez money to spend on an inanimate object. You have to spend a min. of $60 once you get to the wedding/adoption.. for a dress + a kid? Plus all the effort put in was lost so who's to say that wouldn't happen with real currency if spent on items. Reconsider your demographic.