I really do like the changes. There's just this matter of PC performance. Right now I can easily land at a quiet market without damage around 4 out of 5 times. Which means every 15-20 market visits I need to replace elements according to the new changes. How come I get damage? Suddenly my pc goes from frames per seconds mode tinto seconds per frame mode. And at less than a predictable 3-4 fps ship handling is *very* hard.
Some people would say: buy a better computer. Yes, thanks. Please send me the money so I can do so
Some people would say: get better at flying. Yes thanks. Please show me how to fly that perfect at less than a frame per second yourself and I might even believe you. I'd also be awed.
And no: it's not bugs that sometimes kill me. And yes, some crashes are completely avoidable.
Things that would help: Less memory usage. Better way to lua-get altitude above ground (max 50m right now). Infinite crash damage repairs on cosmetic items. A way to build frontal crash zones that would protect the rest of the ship completely being destroyed. Etc Etc.
For PvP these changes are really good. But for me personally, the game will become less about enjoyment and more about not going where other people are going. Never going to markets / player gatherings etc. I do not like crashing. Or repairing. This change will make me actively avoid crashing. As in play less.