I like the new ultimate arena. I'm on S106, not a big spender, never sniped anyone for a spot in the arena, never hoped to another realm to chase gems. Most of the gems I get are from friends sharing with me. I buy some too sometimes, but rarely.

I notice a lot of players who want the game to be "fair" for those who are behind actually don't know how to manage their gems properly. They don't know how to score high in the lab as well. I've tried to teach a couple of players how to do well. SOme have learned, others haven't. There are guides for each of these issues. If you can learn, then you will be in the top 10/top 5 of your server in no time.