My deck, which I have been building up over almost two years (with money ofc) can play gold I. I possess about 5k SPS. After these changes, it would require me to invest another 50k SPS (~1200 $) before I can earn the same amount I did over the past seasons. To me, that sounds absolutely unreasonable. If I would not do that, I would have to play a full 6 leagues lower (silver III).

First time in two years that I think of selling all my assets.

Aside from my personal misery, I have a hard time believing that this model will be attractive for new players.

I will give it the benefit of the doubt though!