The kingdom is free: no adverts, no shop, and a second chance when a meter kills your reign costs nothing (twice a reign, never in a duel). The gatehouse speaks plainly now — Sign in or Create account, chosen before you type, with the password asked twice and the rules told up front. And the court of rivals lets you join it without leaving: the buttons are right there on the board. Bought the coffee? Your Patron's Seal stays.