OK First of all this is Beta. INNO pays us with diamonds so we will play proposed new additions to the game. And test them out in order to come up with a finished product. In the process we give them feedback which enables them to make adjustments before launching it on the live servers. Now I know analyzing all the data, working out new coding to implement changes as the result of our feedback all takes time. In the mean time we may feel like we are being insulted and ignored.
BUT on the other side of the development seesaw we have those who are studying each new features potential to increase profit for the company. So if over and above the free diamonds, there is a marked increase in real income being seen here on Beta, what are the financial people to think ? Basically, despite all the complaints players are still willing to part with their cash. If this is the case, they will run with it.
The reasons people choose to spend cash on the game is a personal thing. For myself I am not a big DP. I do buy diamonds from time to time. But do not spend them to complete Settlements or Events quicker, or to get the bragging rights of being amongst the first to get the latest GB or whatever. Mine sit there for the times when I may need that last BP, or to maybe get an expansion, or to heal an advanced military unit. And very occasionally to spoil myself buy buying something I want if it comes up as a special offer. Would I ever use my cash to purchase anything to do with this latest PvP thing? At the moment an emphatic NO. AND unless there is a drastic overhaul. I will not even start playing in when it launches on the live servers.