I am enjoying the game, but it feels like they are trying to slam 3 different types of games together into one Dark And Darker Gold.

I mean Removing the circle Would kinda make the process of going to hell a coin flip (as in if you have to go down , it's all down to luck)

Circle is also a nice way to Introduce some wear and tear, or else there'd be nothing (any ai that you might meet in a fight and already accumulating loot isn't going to cause you to die on its own)

It also makes it possible to play at a faster speed (something I do enjoy particularly when i need to complete a lot of things for work and only take the time to play bit)

If they are able to keep the ring then take out the consuming it. Theres no reason not to be in a position to tank it, if you're wearing healing. It's not a BR and the collapsing circle is just a source of conflict and with the number of players who are pushing for an event (now 18) there's less opportunities to all.

The circular shape allows for faster pacing which makes the game more exciting. It's true that sometimes you are consumed by darkness when you're the final man standing since a portal is or is too far away, or you're not aware that it's there. i've died quite a few times where i was consumed by darkness, armed with a bag full of loot. Oh, certain Dark And Darker Gold for sale, i became angry for a short time and then "play again" got clicked and i'm getting back to it.