I wouldn't say it used to be any easier. On one hand, it used to have less variety so less RNG but on the other hand, there also was less choices to me made ie. even more luck based.
I do like games which have some mysteries and leave them to player alone to solve and obviously I do like to make games which I myself enjoy. It's not for everyone, I get it and it's just fine. And I am in fact working on a next patch which will include a log book where you can explore your discovered things/mechanics a bit more thoroughly giving at least some hints which should at least a little help alleviate these issues.
Spelling just one word isn't enough. You gotta do all three, to win. And pirate/sea themed words are in fact a bonus. The weird lettering is the "special language" of the frogs. It's not quite as simple as just flipping or mirroring but that's on the right track.
Sorry for wasting your time and thanks for the feedback...
What a completely terrible thing to say. You get to play a well crafted and entertaining game, for free, and because you are frustrated because you don't have the patience or capability to figure things out you feel obligated to leave such pointless and shameful feedback.
Next time you are not having an absolutely great time, perhaps be a better human being and simply move along to something that does make you happy. But then again, looking at some of your other posts, your negative and off base comments seems to be something of a habit of yours.
chill out pall unloading your angst on random people wont help you .If you dont like a certain thing about this game make a calm constructive and polite comment. The dev of this game is not responsible for your problems so dont attack them if you want to fight people online go on a flat earth discord server. Also escaping whatever problems you have in life through a video game (that you dont even seem to like) and being toxic on game communities will not lead you anywhere.