Why is this game ptw?

This is such a good game, but ultimately matches need to be balanced. Premium is great value for a game of this quality, but I don't see myself continuing it if playing against people consistently pumping items and gold into matches. The items could be used as a good way to accelerate the start of matches if thematically limited in use and requisitioned at certain stages of a match.

Also, not knowing the extent of advantage people are taking until they storm your borders is what makes it even worse.