It seems that it is time to create v3.0 that restarts the game without the seven years of legacy tombola sets, changes the level range, adds in new quests, jobs, events, etc. and simultaneously allow some worlds to be the v2.0+ model. InnoGames should then consider consolidating all servers into one international server and then condense the v2.0+ worlds to 3-5 total (or use
@lulumcnoob 's consolidation model for crying out loud). Finally, InnoGames could continue with their EN profit model
(October new world+DOTD+Christmas Sale) henceforth with v3.0 building new world's each year for solvency.
You could retain your customers, at least for a time, that like the way things are and their "investments", but also allows those of us that don't want to be whales to function, to have a new experience with the game.
To clarify, I've finally figured out that if you want to have any chance at being a top player (that is ranked in the top 10 of fort fighting or dueling) with the EN profit model, you have to spend a minimum of $400.00 USD on the DOTD tombola to have even a chance to drop Cortina, Zapata, Musical Cowgirl and/or Vaquero. Then you'll need an additional $25-$50 dollars to get a complimentary set like Summer Spirits or the Golden Horse set. Please keep in mind that this the bottom of the whale food chain with this investment. Imagine having a goal for ^1 or ^2 Cortina, et al. Those are the blue whales of The West. Not everyone wants to do that or feel like we have to in order to show that we know how to play the game.