why do you want to write so much, when it can be summarized to “get gud”? simple as that. why dont you tell that to the OP. and all the other threads here.
“In what world is ticking their fan base off better for player retention?”
yep, its not. you know, i know, many players left. i have friend who is GM also left. many hated the game. thats what im talking about, large pile of sr gone in the whole pie, creating imbalance.
“Like your conspiracy on grind being forced doesn’t hold water.”
right. i got it all from here.