I’ve played this game since launch, and my account’s GP is in the top 150 globally. With that context, I can honestly say the new Era System is the worst game mode I’ve seen added to the game.
I experimented with the first character, but I see absolutely no reason to invest in any additional Era characters. The gameplay experience in this mode is terrible. There’s no modding, you can’t use your own roster to test team compositions, and there’s virtually no room for strategy. All you can do is hit auto and hope the “high damage variance” lands in your favor.
For veteran players, this mode feels disconnected from the core systems we’ve spent years building, and it removes the depth, experimentation, and strategic play that make the game enjoyable. Right now, I can’t justify spending resources—or money—on a feature that offers so little in return.