This. So much this.This event is only to get rid of the old event resources, not to "balance the game" Im even surprised that tokens can be bought for gems.
The coming events will balance the game, as everyone starts with 0 resources.
It is up to each older and "richer" players if they wanna help new players in their guild, not BB..
I took a gamble in easter event by swapping lots of stripy eggs to old resources, and has been selling a lot of stuff for event resources.
I have enough old resources to get everything. Only because i thought ahead, which was possible for all players, as BB announced this event in easter "dev diary".
I dont understand players moaning about this event not helping new players. it wasnt meant to help anyone, only to get rid of old resources..
The adventures are still the same and can easily be done without MMA, and old guide still exists in forum. I was a new player in Easter event 2012, and couldnt afford a veteran general, meaning it is possible to play this game with only a BHG and tavern generals....