You guys need to stop the crpg hate. The fact is chadz has created an online game that has a larger community and is more successful than some big name mmo's.
Other than the actual bugs with the patch, there is nothing wrong with the changes.
Most changes from MMO's come from people crying on the boards. And it is a fact that not many level headed people who play the game because they enjoy it are here posting. Those people are playing the game. The forum boards atract the cry babies who always bitched and whined when they did not get their way in life.
These changes our the communites fault. You cried for change, and guess what... you got it. The more you cry, the worse things are going to get.
The only reason I am here posting is because I am at work. When I get home I will be playing and enjoying the game for what it is. I suggest you do the same.