I do agree that changes were needed, but the extent to which was decided on is simply ridiculous. As a high level, high league player it is simply impossible to get stars and resources needed to sustain growth. I also find it laughable that people seem to gloss over the fact BHG as direct control over matchmaking and is DELIBERATELY making attacking harder in order to push the P2W.
Evidence? Last weekend with obscene (but fun don't get me wrong) increases to plane stats I was being matched (as a high CW player) against abandoned Global and Atomic bases with riches pouring out of their ****. As soon as the event ended (without changes in medals or leagues), all thise bases suddently disapear and are replaced with active 250+ CW bases with no loot.
Doesn't take much to see which way BHG wants your wallet to swing with these "fixes", and honestly it's just poor practice to deliberately sabotage your customers to exploit more money.