It isn't earth shattering. The real issue was that BioWare mentioned an increase in DPS. Had the talents worked properly from the start, the change would have been a buff, but with bugged talents it turns out to be a decrease, they shouldn't have stated that it was an increase. Effectively they attempted to maintain our DPS without obliterating the tree. Also, it is supposed to be Crit multiplier of 50% + surge + 30% talent and not any other way.
DoTs are fine, BW shouldn't have claimed to increase DPS.