I found your breakdown really helpful. I agree that progress in 99 Nights in the Forest becomes much smoother once you understand how to balance natural grinding with planned resource use.
For me, the biggest improvement came from learning where the game gives bonus rewards. Some events give better gem returns than normal missions, so timing sessions around those really pays off. Saving diamonds for bigger upgrades also feels smarter because small boosts do not make a long term difference.
I also noticed that the difficulty curve sometimes jumps suddenly. When that happens, upgrading gear or improving abilities before moving forward saves a lot of frustration. Daily missions are also underrated. They look simple but they slowly build a steady supply of gems.
Your tip about preparing before milestones is solid. Players often rush without thinking about whether their current gear can support the next stage.
If you have any updated notes on how the flamethrower works or where its strongest use cases are, I would like to read them. It seems like a powerful tool, but timing and positioning matter a lot.