I think the patrol areas should start as a soft padded cradle for new players, eg: the EDZ, and then as you progress through the patrol areas should become more and more challenging, until you reach the newest area (throne world and leviathan right now) where no matter your light level, ads should all hit like a mac truck. I always love when a new expansion launches and the newest area has ads roaming around that are so much stronger. I remember facing the first brig on Europa, I was obliterated in seconds, it’s beautiful. I don’t like how currently all patrols feel the exact same. In most games there’s areas that are more sheltered and easier, and then areas where you NEED to pay attention and you WILL die a lot.