Is there a way to get essences without diamonds or a ton of gold? i dont think its very fair that some people cant buy them, just because they dont have extra money laying around for stuff like this, we want the full extent of the game to!

Yes, by nurturing that species. but it takes *a lot* of luck. Sometimes, you can nurture thousands and thousands and not get an essence. Other times they pop up quicker.

there is several ways to get essences :

- diamond shop
( obviously, but it is more of a quicker way to get what you nead for project, not the only way to get one)

- trade broaker / item sale forum
( nothing stop you from messaging the actual owner of the essence to make a deal but nothing garentee that they will accept)

- nurituring
( rare drop, the essence will be the same speacie then the pet you have nuritured)

- jinxi jamboree / satchel / dongeon drop
( rare, the essence will be rendom)

- exploration
( rare, will be from the same speacie then the wild pet who drop it )

In-depth guide to Generator Essences including ways to obtain them here