As I understand it, the maximum hardware points that can go for a total score is 300. I've crossed that barrier and moved into hardware master. Now if I want to gain points, I have to get a global? I cannot get a global with my old junk, so anything I do now is just wasted time? (and perhaps hardware). So again, as I read it, this place, like so many other places, is all about the money spent, and not just the skill factor. Am I correct in my thinking?