when Mirage was new, it was a lot harder. KI makes it challenging for the hard core gamers at first; then after few months, nerf it for the casual or solo player. they try to cater to us all, which is appreciated.
This is why we need area mode. very easy, easy, easy between medium, medium, medium between hard, hard, and very hard. You can see all explain in my post Area do nothing! in the dorms. It would keep everyone happy not just a select few.