yes. this game is now not very welcoming to new player. if you play this game in 2017, you can still have fun and keep up with others.
and yet, nc still keep trying to suck money from the players. see the hongmoon store (f10), and you will understand what i'm saying.
that gem exchange voucher, pet gem bundles, etc.
unless new player willing to pour lot of their money to buy gems, mats, and other things to increase their attack power, this game is not for them.
i've seen this problem since the silverfrost update. i've told them "you're ruining this game".
and many people also said that the company's greed is one major factor why this game is dying.
sorry. this is just expression of my disappointment with this game that once i loved so much (2016-2017).