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I think maybe these players are either at the bottom of the saga and crushing it or playing past levels with most red candies.
I agree seems a very high target for red candies and definitely demotivating and especially as it's only 11am.
Btw, there is a featured post at if you want to share your progress etc.
Good luck with the event.