I think a large portion of the community won't play much until the 25th.
Most of us have re-rolled since the skill increase was set to normal, and we know how much of a slog it is.
It's a good time to take a break and be fresh for persistence.
Basedbellagio recently put out a video outlining his opinions on early game economy.
Does he give a reasonable prediction, or is there anything to add here?