# 6. You Shall Not Crave Thy Neighbor’s Cosmetics
Good resource management skills would allow you to collect a variety of cosmetics, including some premium ones. There is an opportunity-cost for doing so: you would have to spend resources you could otherwise spend on power.
The social aspects of Magic Awakened can put some pressure on you to chase cosmetics. Dolphins and whales have access to some cool stuff, but this is not an area of the game where F2P Players can compete.
The grind for power can get boring, and combined with the inevitable frustration you will (eventually) experience with PVP, you may prefer to focus on cosmetics to continue having fun.
Taking a break from the game or finding other ways to have fun is better for your progress, but investing in cosmetics can be fun too. In the end, having fun is the most important thing. The choice is yours.
# F2P Vs Whale Cosmetics 🐳
“He was holding up something that looked to Harry like a long, maroon velvet dress. It had a moldy-looking lace frill at the collar and matching lace cuffs. “You’ve got to be kidding,” said Ron in disbelief. “I’m not wearing that, no way.”
—F2P King complaining about F2P Cosmetics
Cosmetics are not a (significant) Pay to Win element of Magic Awakened unless you want it to be. It’s possible for F2P Players to acquire many cosmetics, but that does not mean you should. Whales are beautiful, you are not — and you never will be. Whales are powerful, and you are not — yet.
This guide aims to give F2P Players a fighting chance against whales and veterans in PVP Wizarding Duels. That goal is entirely possible, but it benefits from a Spartan-like playstyle, so to speak. That means using your resources to gain power, not cosmetics.
This cannot be repeated often enough: the secret to survive as a F2P Player is resource management. Always. Most whale cosmetics can only be acquired using the same resources you could spend on power.
That said, enjoyment of the game is more important than power. If you are absolutely sure it is more fun to have some whale cosmetics instead of power: know that you can.
# How F2P Players Buy Whale Cosmetics 🐳
Most cosmetics can be acquired using Gems or Event Currencies. You can hoard such resources and wait for an opportunity.
The best cosmetics are time-limited, to generate FOMO. You will not be able to save enough resources between the time a cosmetic appears and the time it disappears.
When you buy cosmetics, be sure it is something you really want, because F2P Players cannot afford to buy cosmetics every month.
You need time to hoard. It takes around two months worth of saving gems to buy 60 Clockturn Keys.
And the initial advice remains: you should ignore cosmetics and focus on power instead.
# Collection Points 🐳
“‘So, this is the F2P room?’ said Ron, strolling over to a dingy door in the corner opposite the pantry. Harry had never seen it open. A nest-like jumbled pile of assorted rags and blankets with a small dent to show where F2P Players curl up to sleep every night.”
—Harry Potter and the Real State System
Like an abused house elf, you should wear your rags with pride. Be thankful for whatever free cosmetic you can get your filthy little hands upon.
The Collection Attribute you find in cosmetics has two functions: to upgrade your Wizard Space (room) and buff your Exploration Attributes.
Once you have enough Collection Points, your Wizard Space is upgraded. Each upgrade makes your room larger and gives you access to more decorations to show off your fashion sense and interior decoration skills.
A bonus to Exploration Attribute is very good for resource gathering, but cosmetics are too expensive. You could spend all your Gold, all your Gems, and your entire bank account, and the only gameplay advantage you’d have in return is that bonus.
It’s a decent bonus, but you could upgrade a lot of cards using the same resources. Collection Points are too costly, so you should ignore cosmetics if your focus is PVP.
Your room will grow slowly with F2P cosmetics anyway. Give preference to Cosmetics with High Collection Points to grow your room quicker.
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