Hello!
Thanks for taking the time to put together such detailed feedback! All the systems in FARA are in constant flux, and feedback on changes is always welcome. This is the first defense I've seen of the old system, and it's good to know that people liked certain elements of it. As the game matures, I hope to strike a sweet spot between accessibility and depth.
If you haven't yet, consider joining us on Discord! People are discussing game mechanics all the time, and I'm always down to experiment with people's ideas if there's interest: https://discord.gg/TxECEtn