I've been playing this game for quite a while now.  Started around then end of October 2022.  I've been very dedicated.  Never missed more than 3 days due to vacation.  I finally, for the first time, took a two week break, logged back in a couple of days ago.  I noticed something....

I was calmer when I wasn't playing.  I've realized just how bad this game really is.  The balance is ok, its not great as there are definately true "best to pick" mechs and weapons, but its not horrible.  The matchmaking though, that's just junk.  And honestly, the devs don't care.  Now I'm certain that people can point to changes in the last few months and say that they are trying.  But these words are hollow.  Why?  Its easy, you should never be matched against someone who over gears you.  In the last 3 days, I've been matched up against so many opponents that have a squad power of around 2x what I've got, its not funny or some annomoly.  Understand, I'm talking about squad power, NOT hanger power (hanger power means jack and squat during a match).

Another thing is that the game clearly doesn't want you to win anything more than 50% of your matches.  If I win one or two matches, I'll be put in a situation where my opponenets have so much more squad power that its impossible for me to win.  Basically, I'm punished for winning.  That should NEVER happen in a game.

I know this messsage won't really go anywhere or do anything.  I've accepted that for the most part.  I've seen moderator activity on this forum go from multiple posts a day to one or two posts a week - if we are lucky.

There is a lot more that I could say, and would if I thought anyone at the company was going to listen (there's a reason I've gotten pretty silent on these forums).  I just thought I should say, if you've been playing a game daily, and after over 3.5 years realize that it is what makes you angry, frustrated, and snapping at your family every time they talk to you while you are playing - you probably aren't playing a good quality game.

I still haven't decided to completely quit, but I am reevaluating this game.