I am not sure it did. The bots are still there and that would be the main issue that needs to addressed. I was not joking about the game being less enjoyable with all the bots. I reckon developers would always want to attract genuine players and get rid of bots.

As @kennysgaminglife has pointed out in his comment, all CCG require a certain level of commitment, in terms of finance and time. Genuine players, new or otherwise, would eventually spend on the game. Bots are just downright detrimental to the game and the economy. It would nice to have some distinction.