Where is the thrill of the game if you buy supplies...I have never bought any of my supplies..not one log or herb or rune...nothing...if the game is played right all the skills do intermingle to get you what you need to work other skills...I save everything and have from day one....the thrill of the game is not getting higher levels faster than anyone else ..the thrill is playing the game as you would have had to live it...I have no 99 skills yet..(am getting close)...but I will really feel like i have accomplished something when I do....