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The aim of the game is to make money. The aim of the events is make money. Fairness is of no relevance to King. They are just running a business trying to make a profit.
Sooner or later this will kill the game as it just isn't fun to play any more for anyone who hasn't found a way to cheat.
They need to honestly make the game fair, even with the contestants they are not on the same level, they shouldn’t be putting random people in the same contest it should be based on the levels they are at I am in the 13000 and I struggle completing 10 a week, where you have ones that are in the lower thousands finishing over 150 a week. From a person that use to play it every chance I get to now I just play it when I’m really bored and have nothing else to do.
I just read your post and yes!! You are correct, it used to be fun, relaxing and quite enjoyable, however with all the changes you mentioned the frustration and discouragement hugely outweigh the fun. Luckily, I have found other games that are similar and so far rewarding, encouraging and fun. I plan to spend my limited time playing those instead of only being allowed to advance if I spend money. Good luck and hopefully you will find other games that are worth the time and enjoyable!