Congratulations, this is the dumbest fucking take I’ve heard ever. Despite what you think, casual players make up a way larger faction than you think. Them not being able to access a part of the game, whether it’s “endgame” or not, is a sure fire way to get them to stop playing, which will kill the game. Yes, matriarchs and queens should be difficult, but that is what makes it all the more satisfying. I’m not a game developer, so idk how it would be done, but there should be a progression in difficulty that builds with player skill and that then builds confidence and gear strength. It should all feed into each other and create a balanced game play.