<p data-start="13221" data-end="13235">Hey community,

<p data-start="13237" data-end="13403">Wanted to share how I plan to use the fact that <strong data-start="13285" data-end="13307">U4GM offers Solari &mdash; thinking strategy, not just buying randomly. Maybe this helps you make smarter purchases too.

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<p data-start="13410" data-end="13463"><strong data-start="13410" data-end="13425">Goals First<br data-start="13425" data-end="13428" /> I decided what I need Solari for:

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<p data-start="13466" data-end="13509">Upgrading gear to survive higher-tier PvE

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<p data-start="13512" data-end="13546">Unlocking certain cosmetic items

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<p data-start="13549" data-end="13583">Completing time-sensitive events

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<p data-start="13585" data-end="13715">Since those have diminishing returns, I mapped targets: how many Solari to reach level X gear, which cosmetics cost Y Solari, etc.

<p data-start="13717" data-end="13898"><strong data-start="13717" data-end="13730">Budgeting<br data-start="13730" data-end="13733" /> I&rsquo;ve assigned a monthly budget from spare discretionary cash. Within that, I&rsquo;m reserving a portion for &ldquo;discounted Solari&rdquo; if good deals show up (U4GM or otherwise).

<p data-start="13900" data-end="14090"><strong data-start="13900" data-end="13922">Trigger for Buying<br data-start="13922" data-end="13925" /> I won&rsquo;t buy Solari just because the price is <em data-start="13970" data-end="13979">kind of good &mdash; I wait for a deal that gives at least 20% extra or makes per‑unit cost lower than in-game promotions.

<p data-start="14092" data-end="14289"><strong data-start="14092" data-end="14125">Testing with Small Pack First<br data-start="14125" data-end="14128" /> To reduce risk, my first purchase will be a small pack. That lets me test delivery speed, ensure no issues, and see if the currency shows properly with no bumps.

<p data-start="14291" data-end="14484"><strong data-start="14291" data-end="14314">Supporting the Game<br data-start="14314" data-end="14317" /> When I use Solari, I try to spend some in the official store, or support makers of community content. Even if I get Solari outside, giving back where I can seems fair.

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<p data-start="14491" data-end="14678">If you think in terms of goals + budget + thresholds, buying Solari becomes less about impulse and more about optimizing. Curious: what&rsquo;s your Solari strategy? Do you buy or earn? Or mix?