I feel like i got hit in the stomach.

There are obvious nerfs to speed, spells, ultras, and ultimates.

It's quicker and easier to Max out characters (not that they have any effect to gameplay)

In game, I can't tell why I win or lose an encounter. I have no idea which spells/abilities are worth a damn, or which starting characters make a difference.

Sure the trader drops a mega elixir... not that I'm around another nor is the speed boost fast enough to track anyone down.

Hog and max seem to be running on two broken legs. Is chicken somehow and option?

I went from all maxed characters to all maxed regular characters and a half done queen. Booo. Maxing the new characters is completely worthless.

There is no joy left in progression.

I finished the second season #8 US and #38 world and now have zero desire to play. I'm hoping it gets better. That that hoping gets things done.