okay, when they added in the new zone, my ego went UP to about 35k from around 25k. And I advanced several levels against finalmecha (up to 185 or so, from being stuck at 150)
Now, they've corrected that ego change, and my ego is back around 25k. and I am going to have to spend quite some time losing against finalmecha before I have a chance to win the two girls I am missing.