Timing of double drop was terrible

I think the nature of the replies you've gotten here indicate that everyone would not agree with your statement. Everyone knew Thrawn was coming, and soon, when they made the announcement. If you failed to adequately take advantage of the double drops, then that's on you. This game has always had a tendency to reward people who think ahead and react quickly.
For anyone who can't be bothered to react quickly, there's always the option of paying real $ for the privilege of being lazy.