Its an oversell, overrated, discriminate game. The "easterners" all get and share inside info that helps them x1000 if not more. So even the best laid strategy is for nothing. Even spending thousands more cant make up for the handicap, i promise you that. And i played it for over 5 years and dropped alot like a fool. Vip levels aren't clear on requirements, i assume so they can give them to certain castles and hold others without