So, the new updates have solidified the lack of sustainable new user adoption. The bots are playing in the lower realms - with accounts that can't be beaten by those even with higher powered cards (than those who should qualify for that tier).
So the "elite" (devs) have successfully eradicated the bots from the top tiers, while sending the bots to play against the new users and lower level pay-to-play players. Effectively creating a user base who will only be pay-to-play players at the highest levels and severely limit any new user growth and adoption.
Not good for longevity. Thinking I may sell out on my alpha cards sooner than later.. this won't end well at this rate...