The credits one gets from logging in are used primarily for two things: joining groups & buying properties. Joining groups allows one to enter a small community of people with similar interests, lots of fun! Buying properties allows one a place to express these interests and write about them on your own place. Also, having a property in a place that intrigues you is a wonderful excuse to go to the area and read about it! Don't forget, we are a community so if you get a place, go check for visitors as well! That is a fun way to meet people, for sure. Both are exciting aspects of AW! Please let any of us know if you have any more questions, we are here to share the many interesting activities of this site with you! :)