Is the game becoming harder and harder, therefor unplayable?

[Zoommeeting]

I left this game for a while and returned to find that the game has become increasingly harder (reducing XP from combat, constant crit from enemies) the game was already hard to begin but now it is nigh unplayable without save scamming and specific stat hoarding.

What I want to ask what is the Devs agenda in this? Do they really think its fun now? I enjoy a challenge like the next guy and I enjoyed this game but now it is just ridiculous.

[Vince]

I believe that Teron is well balanced (which is why we didn't touch it) when it comes to difficulty. We did reduce SP gain in Maadoran because most players agreed that it was making the game too easy. I think we've gone too far there, so we'll definitely take another look in the near future.

We don't want to frustrate people, but we want the game to remain very challenging where not every fight can be won by every character.

In general, it's hard to discuss it without knowing specifics. Which fights do you feel are 'just ridiculous' and why (i.e. stats/skills/gear/tactics)?