1.- There shouldn't be bots in first place.
2.- I'm ok with the full elemental implementation. it could help against the over powered mages and its 2 nuke K.O. also, it could help in PVE fighting mobs with some element weakness (only mages can use the advantage of elements).
3.- This game is 99% Grinding, just to mention the amount of animal bone you need to a full top A armor set.