I personally do not like it at all. Before the update I already thought stacking up and camping were far too overpowerd in the game. Someone that plays the game good can easily get beaten by someone that stacks up the entire game whilst getting carried by that good player. The new update indeed made stacking up and camping more of an issue, which I do not like. I always thought the best thing to do is remove the punch bows, so that camping isn't as easy, but apparently that was not the thought of the Cubecraft staff! :)
The new way to play is to stack up and get gear yourself, and then try to beat the rest of the players. I don't like that I am limited to that option right now, as games take way longer and honestly standing on a diamond gen just so you can beat your enemies is pretty boring and time consuming. I am not a fan.
Though I think (just like any other update in the past) that everyone just has to get used to the new update, as it will probably not be removed again. Also getting used to it will make it more easy and create new strategies to win a game. This does not change that I don't like it.