I don't know how you think the progression of the game is gonna work. The levels will get harder as the levels increase. This is a principal of many a game. Do you think you will be able to play this game forever, or do you not think you will reach your skill limit?
I have seen other players mentioning this also. It could be a browser issue, check another browser. Maybe delete the game from Facebook and add it again to see if is changes the settings.
The level can be beaten David, you only need to check youtube to see how other players have passed it. Hopefully these will help you: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=2542+candy+crush
If you read as to why you have failed the level, then you will understand that you need to do more than collect points in this level. You need to stop the bombs from exploding. This thread should help you: https://care.king.com/en/candy-crush-saga/candy-crush-level-2049
It's obviously to create a bit of competition with the new players or players who are not on the highest levels yet. You don't have to play all the levels as soon as they are released. In regards to the other challenges, you can read about Kings promotions here:…
It's not my game Pierre sorry! If you don't enjoy the game anymore then maybe you have reached your skill limit. You're 2200+ levels into a game don't forget. There will be a time when you might have to stop playing or you might need to purchase to proceed etc. Thats the natural progression of a saga style game.
If you feel that you need to buy a bomb cooler then do it. Everyone's game is different so don't compare yourself to your friends as you can only play the board that's in front of you.
The way to destroy the plates is given here: http://alphabettysaga.wikia.com/wiki/Cheesy_plate Have you tried all of these things? What happens when you try to destroy them?
I always love reading your frustrations Pierre. We've all been there and we know those levels will always appear at one point. You've passed it though by the sounds of it so no biggie now right!
The ingredients, are they in the right columns, I mean you're not trying to get them down in the end ones which don't have portals. Check this video for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Th10Xwa-fE
It's a tricky game to give tips, because it depends on what letters you have, what words you can create etc. 10 times isn't that much in the grand scheme of things. I'd say to stick at it, and eventually you'll get there.