actually i disagree. they did hell of a job on the new optics of his skills. i simply love them and i am machi main from the beginning always forever no matter where he stands.
pros are: playstyle is way more fun and needs a bit of thinking where to use what. the overheat mechanic is great and i wouldnt change a thing.
cons are: no utility. they really should give him some utility such as a haste buff for the group. bards have it all. dmg needs a tweaking.