p90 can kill in 3 bursts snipers from range, there was no need to hex when sneaker had 2x brd and mrd. H&K G11E sneaker could 2 burst snipers. I think that was main reason to fix mechanics, and I was happy when it happened. Now it takes effort to use or solar, or .223, or equip lsw. Sneaker is still playable, with more complicated approach. I like as it is now (I myself play different alts, and also sneaker). Whole grinding thing is a nightmare, totally agree, and I would vote on changing xp gains or skill points gains with levels, than debate on sneaker topic itself.
^ This. Valchuck thinks very similarly to how I do
it's a pity we are on opposing teams.
On top of players (new and old) getting 1hexed by sneakers while PvEing, it was extremely powerful in many aspects. I am glad it is out personally, but there is no doubt it lowered the potential of sneak DPS, and that is kind of the point.
I think one of crazy girls concerns was that for someone like a sneak arm crippler, at least having the option to 1hex gave the option to deal direct damage instead of very low damage and high crowd control, much like how a sniper might switch to an XL if forced into point blank combat, it is still possible for a sneak to do this, but at close range mucking about with inventory can be fatal.