It just doesn't always work that way, though, does it? Frequently, the wave with them in there starts, you get one shot, you hit one, taking it 50% down (been as far as 95%), then they get their 27 turns and both of them shield up with damage immunity. So, it can absolutely screw you. Nice to know i'm not the only one who's noticed this change either.
If anything my teams are better than when this thing started, yet, originally i found my targets and got my points in a battle or two. Now, having to waste a ton of time doing some over and over (specifically maul/nute/sid) due to the issue above. I am not complaining here, though, just acknowledging his issue. I've just rolled my eyes or yelled at my screen while playing. They (cg) are going to be who they are and that isn't going to change. Of course, i would imagine those changes mean fewer people are participating as to a number of people it's more PITA than anything else.