I quite like this update! I was very happy with the old system (ie, just 10 crystal boxes and no predictable drops), but this is quite good too. I quite like the idea of keeping this message anyway... ;)

I agree. Predictable drops make the game, well... more predictable??? And, for me, less fun. I too have already experienced losing a match because my team is obsessed with crystal hunting, not good. I am an avid fan of smart cooldowns, but this is a bit far, I think. The new gold box mechanics, however, are good :)