First, thank you to the developers for taking a hard look at the game and taking steps to make it better. I believe that once players understand what was done and why, and how to progress going forward, people will be fine with the update.
First, trophies actually mean something. That loot bonus actually means something. Easy loot via collectors is now more scarce, so players are encouraged to rise as high as possible to get good loot bonuses.
Is the game harder? Yes. Is progression slower? Again, yes. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. It means players need to devise strategies to meet the challenges they face.
And that's fun! We are now facing actual attacks and we are encouraged by the game mechanics to launch our own attacks with the aim of flattening the opposing village. That's what the game should be all about.
So if you are having a hard time, ask you clan for advice. Do something different other than the same old drop trophies and try to farm. Get better at the game, and see what works. You might just have a lot of fun in the process.
