I while I strongly disliked the old purity system, and I like the idea of diminishing returns on inspirationals. the fact is these two changes combined mean it takes about 50 times longer to develop a character now. while it was too quick before (with high purity ofc), now personally I feel it is way too slow and grindy.
yes they will be re adding a purity system, but we do not know exactly how it will work, but it would seem to be added via endgame development. so the grind as it is now would remain at least for new players/hermits/most people. So what is your opinion on the current rate of character progression? aka grind.