Well what should i say?
Matching ppl who play this game 2 times longer than others is huge nonsense.
They gathered a lot free stuff and farmed also a lot. Its super unfair - but result was as expected.

Actually Sages are one of the bug factors that kill the servers.
This choice is like killing more servers in the same time. (yee faster rate:-) )

Solution 1 - players are already voting - better rewards (but only voting.... we know how it will end)
Solution 2 - improve matching system according to power(like at the most 5-7k difference) (or if the server can open sages itself. leave it as it is)
Solution 3 - dont get bothered by sages - register, enter the sages and after 1st battle - refresh the page (u will save 20mins of ur life)

Actuall right now i have to use third case - i will get small rewards anyway. Coz its not fun as 55k guy to be Matched with Achroma, Griffy Hasahyo etc.

I actually think that Matsuri is more balanced than new Sages.