What is the purpose of conquering out of takeing over crystals? Since I lost my beginner protection I was conquered by a few players much stronger than me, but I haven't notice any loss out of my crystal and my troops (lots of them).

Thanks.

well, there are very few downsides to being conquered really, this is to help the people who get conquered early

the only think a conquered person can't do is conquer anyone else, exept that you don't lose anything by being conquered.

but get an alliance, build up till your ready to defend then rebel so you can be free again

on the bright side
now that your conquered nobody will want to attack you leaving you in peace to build up you army and structures and when you think you are ready you can rebel and be strong enough to beat the strong people

i miss the old days when players actually had to pay tax

Thanks.

they will leave u alone as long as u dont take there op's and or have crystle(s)

if you take there op they migth attack you to kill your army ans put a stop to you takeing there op

if u have crystles they will see you as an easy target and take them from u