I would rather get a warmaiden than a random rare that is food to use as a book if I was starting out. Other than apothecary and coffinsmasher I can't think of another rare worth keeping for something other than a fusion. So I guess it would be a little better if they removed them from that perspective as getting all the fusion rares or an apothecary has proven difficult on my alt. 90+ days with no apo :( Hell remove them from mystery shards too I guess, but I see this as a minor problem. Definitely prioritize many of the other issues.

1. Fix the AI for everyone

2. Really fix the AI

I'll pass this on. 

But I personally agree with Trips- there are lots more pressing issues that need to be addressed, including AI optimization. 

Moderator,

What do I need AI for if I can't get a nearly good enough team to be able to complete Challenges due to the fact that ancient, void and sacred shards have the same probability of someone wining the Euromillion?

Sure I understand that this probability increases the time each player spends in the game, but the limits imposed in mid game progression are putting off a lot of those players. Wouldn't it be better to have more endgame players that can actually stay in the game for further expansions?

Anyway, I'm going to give it another shot at opening an ancient shard, I really hope I don't get another free to play champion.

Dear Devs,

What are you doing?

Yes, I want you to wake up!!! ;

You cannot include a farmable champion in a ancient shard that I bought either with silver or diamonds. You don't get it do you? People like me will never buy items with real money!!! Ever! You know why? Because I already pay with the ridiculous amount of bandwidth spent daily with your game.

I want you to change this shard philosophy or I will never play this game again.

I am waiting for you to solve this immediately!