At least a some of matches you can play. In addition, in this game there are still free accounts that do not have access to the world map.
like anyone actually plays f2p beyond lvl 3. EC may be many things but it certainly isn't expensive .
F2p is ok if you understand how it's works 1. new things ever wk (will sustain the game) 2. more things to buy (look at EC so few to buy) 3. adding better heroes (but need to change 1 per battle system) look at MWO ever time they launch a new mech everyone buy that mech (same with warframe) stop making bolters or ranges weapon (just add all chapter inspire bolter then it's over) give me a better chaos sword and new melee weapons or a better look chaos inspire armors