User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the Nintendo 3DS/@comment-184612-20150109085651/@comment-11685710-20150109191545

I actually think it would've been a good thing to have in the final game, that way even more people who didn't play MH before could get introduced to the series without the steep learning curve and the more players we have, the better (imo). Only thing I would change is, that if someone plays in beginners mode and has a friend, who's more experienced and thus uses the other one, you don't get the uhm.. "permanent paintball". I don't think anyone would mind if new players would get that small boost, if it means they're able to survive a bit easier

They did something similar with FE:Awakening already and that option was one reason why that game sold so well.