Solari Saving Tips ? Or Should I Just Buy It?

Hey Dune fam,

I?ve been playing Dune: Awakening for about a month now, and I?m loving the world-building and faction politics. But like a lot of players, I?ve hit the classic MMO wall ? I?m broke. Solari broke. 😅

Between armor repairs, travel costs, guild dues, and crafting, I can?t seem to hold onto Solari for more than a few hours. I've tried a few strategies like:

Solo spice runs (decent, but risky)

Running contracts daily (slow, but steady)

Trading excess gear and mats (market is super unstable lately)

Still, it's not cutting it. I see some players with top-tier gear and wonder if they?re just grinding nonstop? or if they're getting help from third-party sites like U4GM. I keep seeing them pop up in chats and forums, offering Solari for decent prices. A couple people I trust say it?s safe and fast, and that they?ve used U4GM without issues.

Here?s my dilemma: Do I keep grinding 3?4 hours a day to scrape together enough Solari to upgrade my loadout? or do I drop a little cash to skip the slog and focus on the parts I enjoy (like PvP and exploration)?

I?m not trying to start a pay-to-win debate ? I just want to hear from others who?ve maybe been in the same boat. If you?ve bought Solari, did it improve your experience or make you feel like you skipped too much?

Also, if you haven?t bought any, what are your best strategies for keeping your wallet full in-game?

Let?s help each other out. Solari isn?t easy to come by, and the desert?s only getting more hostile. 🌵