In some ways, you're right. But unless people are utter morons or grab out of the blind based on formulas, defense makes a big difference. I don't have to be impenetrable. I just have to be less of an attractive target than YOU.

And should some player or clan decide to take liberties with my abundant land, I always have the option of killing their asses. Right?

Don't think for a MINUTE that I wouldn't sacrifice a entire reset to kick someone's ass if sufficiently motivated.