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The Rio Olympics Breakdown

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Powerful Life Strategies

Editorial Opinion: Movies of 2016

The Math Behind Clash Royale, Continued

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2nd Edition - June 2016

Welcome.As the school year is drawing near, we are proud to announce the official publication of the last issue of the Chronicle Monthly for the 2015-16 school year. It has been a long, challenging, and fruitful year, filled with struggle and defeat, yet also overcoming and triumph. Through all of this, we as Churchillians have emerged triumphant, changed somewhat for the better, annealed by and through adversities. In the words of Friedrich Nietzsche: “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” And here at the Chronicle, we would like to congratulate you for having reached the terminus of this year’s journey.

For some, this year’s end represents not only the conclusion of another 10 months of school, but also marks an event of paramount importance: the transition from high school onto many other great things. As a parting gift for our graduates, we will be publishing a special Farewell Edition of the Churchill Chronicle next Tuesday. The Farewell Edition will consist of perspectives from our Gr. 12s, looking back on their High School experience, interviews with different members of the school community, and lots more. The entire Chronicle team will be working hard to create something truly unique, that celebrates and commemorates the class of 2016.

Anyways, to end off this year, we’ve prepared a menagerie of interesting, captivating written works, authored by a few of our finest. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our contributors: Amanda Leong, Khalil Mulji, Bojia Li, William Wang, Serena Ma, Tolu Oyeniyi, and our Chief Creative Director, Oliver Yang. We sincerely hope that you’ll find this edition of the Chronicle Monthly as fascinating, entertaining, and enjoyable as always.

Keep an eye out for the Churchill Chronicle - 2016 Farewell Edition next week!

Roy C. Zhang Editor-In-Chief, The Churchill Chronicle

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Roy C. Zhang, Editor-inChief

Hello! and welcome to the second edition of the Churchill Chronicle Monthly. The reception of the first edition of the magazine was outstanding and many readers submitted their valued opinions. Nearly all of the suggestions that we received were applied to this issue of the Churchill Chronicle. On the topic of continuous improvement, we are still committed to changing for the better. If you would like to tell us your opinion, please do so at: https://goo.gl/forms/PXbJI0p097

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-Oliver YangChief Creative Director, The Churchill Chronicle

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A message from the Chief Creative Director:

The biggest joy for an athlete is shortly after winning, and seeing their fans cheering them on, urging them to continue, chanting their name, waving the country flag, and supporting the athlete. Every athlete wants to experience that, and so do the fans. However, Brazil has had some problems with some of the environments where the spectators will be. The IOC has demanded that the Brazilian government clean up the areas, and make areas with high rates of crime and drug trafficking better, and suitable for the Olympics. The spectators will also need somewhere to stay. In Rio today, there is an estimated space for 52,000 spectators to stay. The estimated number of spectators at the Olympics will be closer to 1,000,000. This will require serious investment by the government, and serious help from nearby countries. This problem is huge, but is controlled, and in an environment where it can only get better, unlike the Zika virus. There will be mainly two things happening to fix this. First of all, some spectators will be staying in cruise ships docked on the port. This idea can be drastically compromised if the ships get in the wrong hands, but is also a great opportunity to experience living in a cruise ship. Hotels in Rio will also be expanded and upgraded to please the spectators and welcome them back later on as tourists.

Finally, the last issue that must be addressed is the security in Rio. The IOC has been very clear about this, and have expressed concerns over many areas, including overcrowding. There is one place that must be cleaned up, and secure: the favelas of Rio, slums in urban areas. This is where most of the crime and trafficking occurs, and can send a negative message to the public. The IOC wants to fix crime, not only for the Olympics, but also for the future. The police force of Rio will be the main force in securing the area, and making sure everything runs smoothly. Within the next couple months, the police force will undergo twelve projects initiated to ensure that the quality of the police force drastically increases. These projects will have an emphasis on training, physical strength, increasing task forces, and most likely classes about improving efficiency. The worst case scenario would be for the IOC to employ its own talented security officers, and send them to Rio to lead the police force, thereby ensuring security at the events. It might even be a best case scenario, as the Rio police force would learn from them and make better judgment calls in the present, and more responsible practices in the future because of the influence of the IOC officers. The strength in numbers will be huge for the officers, and this is why the Brazilian

government is employing more police forces in Rio, and also increasing pay as an incentive to do a better job.

For the first time in Olympic history, a South American country will be hosting the Olympics. This is a huge milestone for Brazil, but it can only be described as a bittersweet victory. The Olympics present a huge financial burden for the host country because of all the preparations and standards. The IOC has some of the highest standards in the world for these events, simply because they are going to be hosting the best athletes in the world. However, with the right preparations and capabilities, Brazil will experience economic growth estimated at a multiplier of 4.26(as calculated by Haddad and Haddad), which can prove very beneficial towards the Brazilian government. Brazil has been listed as the one of the 4 fastest growing economies, and part of the top 10 largest world economies. Both of these stats can increase, and Brazil could become a prominent figure in world economics.

All in all, the Olympics will be happening in less than 70 days, but there are still preparations to be done, not to mention lots of risks. The Zika virus is still around, the crime rates are still high, the hotels still need refurbishing and revamping, and security forces must be increased and trained. To address these problems efficiently, funding must be allocated and used well, in a way so as to increase the surpluses and benefits over time. The 2016 Olympics hold the potential to be quite a memorable experience for spectators, athletes, citizens of Rio, and the Brazilian government, but

that potential can be realized if and only if its myriad issues are mitigated in time.

The Rio Olympics Breakdown

In less than 3 months, the largest world event of the year will be kicking off in the heart of South America, Rio de Janeiro. The Olympics will be taking place from August 5-2, and will include 206 countries, playing 42 sports, in and around Rio’s 37 venues. However, before the events start, there are many issues that must be dealt with. These issues range from public security, public health, funding, surrounding areas, venues and much more. These issues have been constantly resurfacing, and the pressure is on for the Brazilian government to do something that works, and that will be remembered in a positive way.

By: Khalil Mulji.

The health of the spectators and athletes will be one of the utmost concerns, and have been raised already by many countries and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). At this point in time, the only thoughts going through an athlete’s mind should be performing on the biggest world stage, and representing their country well. However, since the presence of the Zika virus in Brazil last year, countries have been quite wary of even attending the Olympics or sending their athletes there. For the first time in 112 years, golf is now an official sport in the Olympics. Golfers were thrilled about this, but are now second guessing their participation in the Olympics, because of the effects it could have on their families. Danny Willett, the first Englishman to win the Masters in almost 25 years, is one of the many athletes concerned. He expressed his interest in going, and his hope that everything will be OK, and that he can go, but also cautioned that if there were any threats towards him or his family, he would not attend.

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Amanda: What does it mean to be a leader?

Khalil: I think being a leader means many things. First of all, a leader is someone who guides others on the right path, and makes sure that they too can succeed. A leader is someone who demonstrates exemplary skill in certain aspects of their lives, and chooses to lead others in those aspects. I feel that being a leader encompasses more than what is shown. A leader must also be confident in their abilities, and in the abilities of the ones they guide. A leader must willing to make sacrifices for the better, and leave the world in a better place than they saw it.

Amanda: How have you demonstrated leadership?

Khalil: I have demonstrated leadership in many areas. In school, I have demonstrated leadership in the classroom during projects, taking a larger role to guide the group on the right path and make sure everything runs smoothly. I have also demonstrated leadership through the clubs I am in, such as Model UN, DECA, and Debate, all of which I strive to be my best in, and contribute to the group as much as I can with my ideas and skills. Outside of school, I have shown leadership through my regular volunteering, my captaincy on the teams I am on, and being a referee for soccer this year.

Amanda: How have you contributed to life at Churchill?

Khalil: Though my life at Churchill has been short so far, I feel I have contributed to life at Churchill in numerous aspects. First of all, I feel that my positive behaviour and friendly and funny demeanour has had a lasting impact on Churchill students. I have also helped out my fellow students and make sure that my peers (as well as myself), are able to understand the more difficult and complex course material, and can achieve good grades. Life at Churchill is a huge transition for some people, especially those who come in the middle of the year. However, making them feel welcome and in a fun and learning environment is a great way to introduce them to Churchill.

Amanda: What do you love most about Churchill?

Khalil: The thing I love most about Churchill is its diversity. When I walk through the halls, I see many people of different races, religions, backgrounds, and skill sets, all talking and interacting with each other. This is huge for the future as it helps in creating a pluralistic, yet unified learning environment.

Amanda: What are your aspirations for the future?

Khalil: My aspirations for the future are: first of all, to continue with what I am doing, and then build on it. I also plan on going to university when I finish high school, and getting a few degrees. However, I want to make sure I can continue playing the sports I love, volunteering, and being a part of the school community as much as I can. However, for the world in general, I have a few aspirations. I want to make sure we can live in an environment without violence, discrimination, or poverty, because these are deterrents to those trying to make a better life. If we can understand what others are saying, and accommodate them, and compromise on certain topics, we will all lead lives that we are proud of, and lives that we can ALL succeed in.

Amanda: What advice would you give to a student who is looking to get involved at Churchill?

Khalil: For someone who is looking to get involved at Churchill, I would give them two pieces of advice. The first is to do what you enjoy, and make sure that at the end of the day, you are happy and content with what you have accomplished. Also, don’t be afraid. Many people don’t take risks in life because they are afraid, but how can we know if it will be a negative or positive outcome if we never try? All in all, do what makes you happy and don’t be afraid to try new things.

The end of the school year can be a stressful time. However, it’s also a great time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished. The Spirit of Churchill Awards Program was created with the intention of allowing some of Churchill’s greatest leaders to share their ideas and accomplishments with the school. We always hope that our leaders have a lot to say, and Khalil Mulji ’18 certainly did!

It is my honour to introduce Khalil Mulji as the May 2016 SOCA laureate. Whether it’s sports or Model UN, Khalil approaches the situation with the right attitude. When it comes to others, he’s always willing to help out. Khalil is constantly looking for new ways to contribute to the community and get involved, and it is not difficult to tell that he is passionate about what he does. Congratulations, Khalil. You deserve it!

INTRODUCING THE 2ND SPIRIT OF CHURCHILL AWARDS ACCOLADE:

Khalil Mulji- May 2016

By: Amanda Leong.

Khalil Mulji

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If you are a procrastinator or notice you stay up late doing all your homework:

- Schedule or block a time to do your homework during the day- try notto do it all at once, but break it up into small manageable pieces. Forexample do 3-5 questions of math homework at 5:00-5:30pm, then domaybe 10-15 questions at 7-8pm.

As you all know, the school year is coming to an end. As we get closer to summer break, we begin to notice that reflection time is near. When a season ends, in any sport, a player usually will reflect on what he/she did well during the season, and what he/she could do better entering the new season. Same goes with school, for example, if English isn't your strongest course - especially writing essays, and you do nothing to improve it

during the summer or address it, then how do you expect to do better next year, which is at an even higher level? That's why it has been said that faith without work is dead, it's one thing to believe

something, but another thing to start putting in the work towards it. And this skill goes beyond the boundaries of school, it also applies to your daily life - family, work, goals/dreams, etc.

Anyways, I think you get the point, so reflecting on things that you could do better on, and coming up with efficient strategies to tackle those weaknesses in your life, or areas where you could be maximizing your time and potential, can really help you in the long run. And on that note, I would like to help you get started by giving you a few pointers and strategies that I personally have found very helpful, to allow you to be more time efficient in completing homework and maximizing your potential. As you read, feel free to alter these suggestions in any way you like that will suit you and fit into your schedule, but I first suggest that you try using them as they are. Because if you simply alter new initiatives back into what you've always been doing, then you will do just what you've always done. This is known as insanity - doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Keeping that in mind, here are my strategies:

Powerful Life Strategies

By: Tolu Oyeniyi.

- Or take 1 hour to work on math earlier in the day, and schedule timefor science, social and any other work later in the day. You need toknow your order of difficulty and what takes you more time to do. Workaround this. (Tip: let the 30 minutes or 1 hour of work be substantial byreally focusing on what you are doing; make the most out of everysecond)

If you are given work time in school, use it! Because if you can get all or most of your work finished, then it means more time for you later in the day.

Benefit: knowing you have scheduled time for your priorities will make you less stressed and overwhelmed.

Also, have a catch-up time, for example your catch up time could be at 6pm, but likely it'll be later on in the day, when you are likely to go to bed. The purpose of catch-up time is too save the smallest for last. Let's say you follow the plan above and manage to get 30 math questions done, but still have 5 questions left. That's where catch up time comes in! It will only take 30 minutes (or longer - whichever suits you) to do any last-minute left-overs of unfinished work. You can use this time to finish those last 5 math questions; add the concluding statement to your essay; or even watch a short video for CALM class.

Anyhow, I hope these tips and strategies are helpful to you in some way, and hopefully are able to distress you and make you feel powerful,plus in control if you do happen to continue using them. Thanks for reading and I wish you the best in maximizing your time.

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EDITORIAL OPINION: MOVIES OF 2016

I watch a lot of movies each year; about 10 movies in theatres and a lot on DVD’s during the summer break. I’m most likely in a minority of students who have this much spare time to watch movies as well. So, to help people who do not have this much time to take risks on movies, I’ll be writing reviews of some of the most recent movies I’ve seen and tell you who I feel the movie is for, so you can decide if it sounds like the type of movie you’d like. Plus, I’m throwing in what I thought of the move, because that’s what reviews are intended to do.

In terms of horror movies, the only movie I’ve seen in that genre is Unfriended. Who I think it’s for: people who enjoy the current brand of horror movies and people who want to see what the current perspective on millennials are. What I think of it: the only scary thing to me was the realization about 10 minutes in after watching it on a borrowed DVD from Calgary Public Library that people paid money to go see it. The writing feels incredibly lazy, conflict feels forced, acting is just cheesy and somehow they managed to screw up cinematography on what is essentially a movie you can pull off by screen recording along with illiteracy of technology and misunderstanding of millennials matched only by an 80 year old. DVD Blurb from me: “Painful reminder as to why I don’t watch many horror movies released after The Blair Witch Project, 0/10”.

In terms of movies that aim for a niche audience (critics) or an Academy Award, I’ve seen three movies of that nature that I believe are worth talking about:

The first is Hail,Caesar! Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen (of Fargo, The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men fame), this movie is set in 1950’s Hollywood, basically where they set about modernizing certain aspects of the industry. Who I think it’s for: people with an interest in learning in a bit of a lighthearted way how Hollywood operated during the 1950’s and a tiny bit about filmmaking. Also suited for people who can sit through and enjoy movies where nothing happens for long periods of time by just enjoying the view. What I think: I’ve got nothing against the movie; I just felt it was by far the weakest of the Coen movies so far. There were funny movies and the set pieces and costume design was great, but the plot is a 106 minute visual representation of a dog chasing its tail in terms of progress. DVD blurb: “It’s like Waiting for Godot in terms of progress made, except it’s a lot more boring; 6.5/10.”

By: Bojia Li.

Next on the list is alternatively known as the movie that killed an Internet joke: The Revenant, directed by Alejandro Gonzales Innaritu, consecutive Oscar winner for Best Director after back to back wins for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (not a superhero movie despite starring Michael Keaton) and this movie. Who I think it’s for: people curious to see what Leonardo DiCaprio had to do in order to finally win an Oscar, people who are interested in shots where many things happen at once, cinematography more akin to a nature documentary and people who wonder what happens when a director wants to create a movie as authentically as possible. Viewer discretion: you may not want to see some of the things Leo had to do to get his Oscar. What I think: currently it’s the best movie I’ve seen this year. I personally believe that the movie is consistently paced and I have no problem with the long run time and relatively slow pace, however the general plotline took logic down a straight nosedive for the finale. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous and the action sequences are very layered

Last but certainly not least: The Hateful Eight (or however your local poster spells it). The movie is directed by Quentin Tarantino, a master of vulgar languages, black comedy and a near cartoonish amount of blood spill; also film studies in Britain likes writing about him the most in recent years. Who I think it’s for: Fans of Quentin Tarantino’s previous work, those interested in a violent and suspenseful movie, and those interested in hearing Ennio Morricone soundtracks. Viewer discretion is advised: racial slurs and violence aplenty.What I think: It had tiny bits of issues all around which took a bit of the enjoyment out of the movie for me including excessive slow motion and the sheer number of coincidences that fueled the movie. However, I loved the cinematography; the film print looked gorgeous and the soundtrack was just nothing short of beautiful, as far as I’m concerned, Morricone won the Oscar he was waiting 50 years to claim. DVD blurb: “As good as it looks; 8/10.”

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EDITORIAL OPINION: MOVIES OF 2016

Finally, to wrap up this movie review bonanza, here are 3 action movies that I’ve seen recently:

First let’s talk about Mad Max: Fury Road, directed by George Miller of all people (Happy Feet director). Who I think it’s for: people who are interested in an action movie with many practical effects and people interested in one of the pioneer franchises that inspired other series such as the Fallout games. What I think: All around it’s an incredibly well made film with great action sequences, incredible soundtrack, gorgeous scenery and proof that practical effects still lead in realistic movies. The only thing I don’t like is the fact that some might say the writing is “MEDIOCRE!” Character actions in quite a few scenes did not make sense for the world that was created and other scenes lacked even basic explanations. DVD blurb: “What a film! What a lovely film! Worthy of a 9/10.”

Next up is surprise runaway hit: Deadpool, directed by what the titular character calls “an overpaid tool.” Who I think it’s for: anyone who likes Deadpool and anyone who wants to see if they will like him or not. Viewer discretion warning: this movie contains a lot of blood, swearing, a bit of nudity and no fourth wall. What I think: Hilarious, very authentic and essentially the world’s most expensive exorcism for the demons that infested Ryan Reynolds resume. I made the section where I describe the demographic who I think would like this movie short because this movie is crafted in a manner that reflects the comic book character so well I’d say it’s a good benchmark to see if you’ll like Deadpool’s character and people who already like the character most likely will like it as well. People who aren’t interested would not like this movie as a result. In terms of flaws, I think the plot is fairly generic and the non-action scenes were made in a way that’s a bit boring. DVD blurb: “very funny and action packed, but does to an original plot what Fox did to X-Men Origins Wolverine Deadpool; 8.5/10.”

Last, but not least: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Directed by Zack Snyder, the person behind Watchmen, 300 and counteracted those movies with Sucker Punch on his resume. Who I think it’s for: people who are interested in seeing Batman and Superman fight each other, people who liked Watchmen and would like to see something similar in style and people who want to see a new Batman, period. What I think: Ben Affleck just shrugged off approximately 2 years’ worth of internet vitriol to become a very memorable Batman, Wonder Woman was good despite me missing her colorful comic books outfit (and I’m not even American), Lex Luthor is quite an acquired taste which I personally didn’t like. The camerawork is done by the same person as Watchmen and it shows; the soundtrack is great and there is plenty of action including a sequence that feels like it’s from Batman: Arkham series of games. The plot was too dark and messy, was coherent as a drunken man reciting Jabberwocky, and made just as much sense. This flaw sticks out so much it breaks the fourth wall and attacks your brain. Funnily enough, in a strange turn of events, life seems to imitate art in the Warner Brothers’ executive section where Geoff Johns has to contend with comics and movies with Zack Snyder taking a role quite analogous to Dr. Manhattan (read the 80 page DC Rebirth #1 to understand that joke). DVD blurb: “Aspired to match The Dark Knight; fell woefully short and felt like a poor man’s version of Watchmen; 7.5/10.”

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That’s all from me, hopefully you enjoyed reading this and figured out what movie you’d like to rent a copy from the Calgary Public Library, buy a copy personally or even see in theatres, time forgiving.

All Movie Posters are Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

*Editor's note: Here it is: https://goo.gl/oJD6q8

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The Math Behind Clash Royale,Continued

In the last edition, we discussed the problem that whether if it is profitable for a F2P player to purchase cards from the store and it turned out that gold is the limiting factor in the long run of the game play. However, with Supercell’s new May update by awarding players with a portion of gold after every win, players are allowed the freedom to earn much more gold with no upper bounds. This is Supercell’s ploy of encouraging players to stay longer online and play more battles. Along with that, the developers have increased the drop rate of giant chests and super magical chests and even made legendary cards purchasable in the legendary arena! Due to

the fact that most of these factors are uncontrolled variables, we continue this week’s discussion by using the data before the May update.

By: William Wang.

How fast does a player progress through the game in F2P (Free to play)?

(Clarification: all of the figures and data analysis of this article are slightly outdated, in that they are generated out of the game data before the May update, due to the unavailability of the new game data.)

Almost the first thing you see after installing Clash Royale is a message saying that “Clash Royale is free to play but you can speed up your progress through in game purchases”. So what is the natural pace of progression?

We know that players level up through gaining XP, and XP are obtained via card upgrades and donations. Again ignoring epic cards as they are very rare, we get the following table of XP gains per level:

As we've seen in the last edition, the limiting factor in card upgrades is gold, so we can safely assume that we have enough cards for the upgrades while focussing on the XP yield of every gold coin. Dividing XP for upgrade by Cost of upgrade we have:

We see that after the first few levels the XP per gold conversion rate becomes approximately constant (at 0.05 XP or less per coin). Note that the high efficiency in early levels is one of the mechanisms that Supercell uses to create the "fast progress" feeling that's often very important during the first few hours of play. Since the vast majority of gold is spent on upgrades of higher level cards, we can use the 0.05 conversion rate as a reasonable approximation.

In conclusion, Supercell has done it again! Similar to Clash of Clans, Clash Royale Free to Play mode requires players with supreme perseverance and dedication to the game in order to reach the top level.

From the Analysis of the chart, we can see that after several days of active play, a player can easily reach level 4. However, it can take a level 11 player at minimum approximately one and a half years to move up a level, and a ridiculous 3 years for a player from level 12 to move up to level 13. Although the F2P system may seem easy to advance at first, its’ unbelievably sluggish growth in later parts of the game is Supercell’s golden rule for generating high Revenue.

Maybe this will help to justify the new game balance by allowing players to earn gold by winning battles, so that they can level up through diligent farming, instead of endless waiting before abandoning the game.

Players are strongly recommended to contribute to clans for their benefit meanwhile helping out his/her clan members.

The percentage error of this article is still to be determined and you may or may not choose to believe in its figures. Nonetheless, it does not deviate from its entertainment purposes, and I sincerely hope you enjoyed some parts of it if you have spent your time reading this far.

Above all, stay tuned for more gaming discussion panels by following Chronicle Monthly!

Since we have discovered the relationship between gold and XP yield, we want to figure out the rate at which we acquire gold. Since gold can be only obtained through chests, we take a look at the 6 different types of chest we are able to obtain:

Although the appearance of silver, gold, giant and magical chests may seem random, in reality, they follow a 240 chest cycle (which can be found at: https://goo.gl/gvmJCS). In every 240 cycle period, players will find 180 silver chests, 54 gold chests, 3 giant chests and 3 magical chests.

Assuming that the player is unlocking chests at the maximum efficiency, that is, always keeping a chest in the process of unlocking at any given moment, it will take the player 1044 hours to go through one complete cycle, or roughly 44 days. At the end of the 240 chest cycle, the player will be able to obtain a maximum of 1044/4x52 + 1044/24x172 + 180x52 + 54x172 + 3x1380 + 3x517 = 45393 gold pieces.

Dividing the amount of gold by the number of hours, we have 45393 gold/1044 hours = 43.5 gold per hour = 1044 gold per day

Given the relationship of XP yield/per gold and the gold yield/per hour, we have the result:

XP yield/hour =XP yield/per gold x gold yield/hour =0.05 x 43.5 =2.175 XP/hour =52.2 XP/day

Now let us compare this result to the amount of XP required for the next level.

Note that players can speed up the generation rate of both gold and XP through donation to clan members. This can eventually add an additional 14.3% gold at max and an additional 28.5% XP at max.

By this calculation, the minimum number of days required for a player to reach Max Level in F2P is 1+1+2+3+6+15+30+75+149+447+596+1193 = 2518 days = 6.90 years

Be aware that to obtain this number, the player's’ chest slot must be in the process of unlocking chests at any given point of time during this elapse of time, and the player must donate at least 3 rare cards a day during this elapse of time, which is impossible for normal human players. Yet, with the new May update, where players can earn an unknown amount of gold by winning battles, this has become possible.

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