I agree that they don't "fit" in that they do change something fundamental about the game, which is why my initial reaction was to check the date wasn't April 1. Specifically, the ability to meticulously design the "perfect" advanced circuit production line and repeat it will be lost. And the universality of blueprints is also reduced.

Whether we like the new stuff more or not, we shouldn't have to pretend nothing of value is lost. Nor should we invalidate criticism pointing it out.