Fortunately I've been able to progress, in my own fashion, without becoming embittered and continue to generate my own entertainment in the game.Plenty of occasions to experience that. And when you thought you had figured it out, some update reverted mechanics and left you trying things that simply wouldn't work anymore. Playing ED felt more like playing an Early Access game. Minus the usual dev generosity about stuff that breaks or being able to roll back the "save".
Works well enough for me - I never managed to find the suffering and disillusionment apparent in a few here.