Could be that WoTc preasured some of the changes but if you are making 5e the basis of your game, stick to your guns. Will be interesting if they at least gave us a option to use the 'old' racial trait system. That way you give peeps choice.
I'm partial to this point of view.
I'm still waiting to see what the changes actually are and get a feel for them myself before I pass judgement.
Unless otherwise specified, just an opinion or simple curiosity.