Not at all, I keep forgetting to add people to PSN and xbox lol.
I haven't played it too much since the change, but I did notice I was doing a bit more damage. From what I read on the forums I guess the GR requirements for higher levels have been increased, so looks like I get to do even more grinding before I will be able to rebirth :/ at least there are some new areas to grind in. Gotta get around to making some capes and whatnot too.