I have been plodding along, saving and expanding without really thinking about the time it takes, but today I mentioned to my daughter that I "only" needed to expand four more squares on the top island so I could move my big red rocks, then I would start decorating everywhere. It was only after I said it that I realised these four squares were probably going to take the best part of 4 weeks to expand
After that depressing thought I took a break from the expand/earn/expand/earn routine and prettyfied a few areas. I do hope that TL reconsider the cost of expansions in the future, or maybe increase the area you can expand at one time. Even two squares at a time (without changing cost/map requirements) would be a bit better.
There is a poll available that you can join in to add your "voice" with others who feel the same. Here's how to get there:
go back to "forum" located at top left corner.
click on "Forum: Teamlava bugs and feedback"
click on Dragon Story Poll Re: Price Changes & Game Changes
Vote!!!