[Applause] I have thought about your post since I read it, and decided to do the same. I'm still desperately seeking Gnomish gold for the main story, so saving coins as much as I can. Also I'm just starting out with energy banking, and I can't get ahead by taking part in every event.
But I like what you say about going part way through. Some of the graphics in new items are stunning, so I'll keep going for the first few rounds ato collect a few items like the flowers and sapling, and then skip the hard yards at the end.