@JohnnySteelAlpha You argue from the standpoint of a minority: the one that has no problem buying new out-of-the-box-ready-to-play units that may counter the existing ones.
The majority of people do not have the luxury of changing their current farming strategy mid-way to get the new units. It takes weeks and crystals and patience to field a new unit in the arena and remain competitive.
Thus, your position and angle taints the majority of your "arguments" in my eyes.
OP made a honest, open-minded attempt at explaining the changes he proposed.
I'm completely with @Naecabon about this topic, and understand his frustrations and reaction over the content shared here.
