Ascension is a massive improvement, super early is iffy

I haven't gotten to play much because I work this release weekend, but I just wanted ggg to know how much more enjoyable trial of the sekemas is to the lab. I probably finished it in about 10 minutes on my first try and it was overall way more smooth than lab. I'm a poe veteran so my experience is different than others but I hope they leave this as an option permanently.

Not as good is the first few zones. Player power is abysmal and very few white (let alone blue) items drop, making it hard to get shards to craft magic gear etc. I don't think it would be unreasonable to tone the monsters down a bit pre ogham just so they aren't a slog to kill. Bosses and rares being tanks is fine but trash shouldn't be so hard when your options are so limited.

The monsters also maybe move a little too fast since there's no possible way to kite even the basic ones. Speed them up later but don't make them all so fast at the get.

Enjoying it so far in general and can't wait to play more during the week