I actually slept through reset (1am my time in the US; can't use alarm with hubby in bed, hehe), & was dead at 2:30am when I managed to wake up. However, I did get over 100k in the first half of the game, & since not many were awake at reset (guessing) I placed alright.
I did well with almost full stam at the start, stam boost, a 40% daily and 2 refills and with the fp reward and levelling I gained fp
If we all started the second part with full health I would play more and more would join at any point in the first half. I totally agree the start time could be better considered, to allow more players to be able to participate. Now that the event is completed in such a short time from the start of the second part. It may be better to start the first part at a more appropriate time, then start the second part the next day at a more appropriate time (maybe later or earlier than the first part) so more can participate. I'm lucky I am an insomniac 4hr sleep a day is to much for me but for most, being able to play in both parts is impossible.
