They're doing a better job. Seems like the EX content is just harder and offers better loot. Still salty about the Binding Coil because there's actual good story stuff in there, but if you can't do the encounters you can't see it. :/
The Palace of the Dead is alright if you want something super easy to do that you don't have to pay much attention to.
The Aquapolis stuff can be fun if you have friends, but the RNG to it hella pisses me off. ><
@LadyAstolat same!