Rankings should give exp instead of gold. I mean. 200 million gold is way to much and worthless. Change it to exp. That would help with leveling and assist players in wanting to play more in my opinion.
Or if the developers think exp is to Over Powered.. at least change the %'s. Lower the chance of getting gold by alot... this will give you more iron, gems, draft, food and exp books.
Or just take out Gold all together and don't replace it with anything.