what i think is kinda funny is that on some posts it pops straight into my eyes is how some players are still focused and influenced from their previous games they played. like they talk about stamina and mana potions, pretty weapons inside your inventory instead of the "placeholders", raids and other stuff.
on a more related level i'd like to point out that if you dont want to spend money on a game you can play for free on the internet, then dont. but i can ensure you that it makes it a lot more enjoyable. so maybe the next time you did your chors and your mom promised you a reward or your birthday or whatever, maybe ask for one of the in-game packages instead.
another thing i noticed is that things like leveling up to getting your quests done, running out of stamina, being worried about resources, etc is all part of the game and i can ensure you that later on in the game you will be at the point where you will be stuck on a quest or HR boss for weeks and it will almost drive you insane...
so, heads up, good luck and have fun