Play or wait? Concerned about difficulty

I think that after the latest balancing patch (that addressed the DDA Spike), it could very well be worth a try. The learning curve may be a bit steep if you haven’t played through to at least mid-game.

However, it would seem that I am in the minority with this opinion – see
Would you recommend buying the game now post patches?
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