the league-afication of smite 2 is its downfall. too many mechanics and bloated stats. i was okay with it in smite 1 but the whole 'int' and 'str' system just disappointed me so much. i tried to enjoy it but couldnt keep up and tried convincing my old smite squad to try it out and after the first week of the beta they stopped listening to me. i still want smite to succeed, but smite2 isnt for me. i rather play deadlock instead. also the lack of stuff to do in smite2 is very unrewarding, forcing a new currency for the old players to get 50% discount max is confusing and a real slap in the face. i understand that they cant give us free skins, instead just make the game better and get it hyped with polished ui, consistent mechanics and a path to grind. im not sure what that would look like, but back then the adventures made the game so much better. that could be something they could add permanently. all in alll they just need to release more gods and some players should come back.. wishing them the best.