The New Updates are destroying the charm of SWGOH!

The New Version:
Just for some perspective; I first downloaded this app the day after I saw The Force Awakens in theaters here in the US.
I have been a loyal player all this time...
The new updates were sizable in terms of sheer size but most of the additions are useless and difficult to understand.
The "mods" are just plain redundant and for the most part meaningless. Its more busy work that actually takes away from the relatively simple gameplay I once enjoyed. The AI has gotten harder to the point of being ridiculous... Especially the final 3 hard battles in level five dark side. My other complaint is that of gear going to level VII and above. The requirements are astoundingly ridiculous... Example: Greedo needs 50 Mk 6 hypo syringes to upgrade? 50?!
I enjoy the game for the most part but EA needs to get hip to the fact that the simpler gameplay was part of this games overall charm...
PS Dengar shards need to be accessible outside the raid store and I think most of us would like to see Boosk, 4-Lom and Zuckuss... Cmon EA!

carscratchmelt about Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes, v0.5.0