Okay, so I’ve been hooked on Fortnite lately, and let me tell you, those V-Bucks can disappear faster than a player in the storm. I realized I needed a better way to keep track of my spending, so I started a little project: a Fortnite money tracker. Here’s how it went down.
First, I grabbed a notebook and pen. Yeah, old school, but it works. Every time I thought about buying V-Bucks, I wrote down the date and the amount I was tempted to spend. I decided to give myself a weekly budget to keep things in check. This was crucial because it helped me see if I was going overboard.
Setting My Budget
- Set the weekly limit: I started with $20 a week because that seemed reasonable.
- Tracked every purchase: Whenever I bought V-Bucks, I noted it down immediately.
Then I started looking at what I really wanted in the game. Did I really need that new skin, or could I wait? This made me think twice before spending. I also checked the value of items like skins, pickaxes, and gliders to see if they were worth the V-Bucks. Sometimes, I realized I was about to buy something just because it was new, not because I really liked it.
I also started keeping an eye on my gaming habits. You know how it is, you get caught up in the game, and the next thing you know, you’re clicking “buy” without thinking. So I made an effort to pause and ask myself if I really needed to make that purchase right then and there.
After a couple of weeks, I looked back at my notes. It was eye-opening to see how much I was actually spending, or rather, how much I was able to avoid overspending. It wasn’t always easy to resist the temptation, but having a clear record of my spending helped a lot.
So, that’s my little journey of making a Fortnite money tracker. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done. And trust me, seeing those numbers in black and white really makes you think twice before splurging on V-Bucks. Now I can enjoy the game without worrying too much about my wallet taking a hit.
