Maybe they're trying to kill PvP dead for everyone. There's horrible decisions across the board. Can't stack regen/medica II buff, which means anything more than one healer is basically useless since 'cast time' spells are almost impossible to fire off when in combat (you're almost ALWAYS locked down by a competent team). Testudo no longer gives a decent enough buff, instead being a party-wide 'Rampart'. Nice enough, but 50% DR was crucial for certain tactics employed.

They've finally given Morale a use, which is kind of... well, meaningless. It boosts the level of equipped gear, but area caps remain in place. So if you're already i80+ you're as good as you can be in Frontlines, morale or not. No one plays Wolves Den. There's still no incentive to actually invest in morale equipment.