The Armory has produced the largest change in the history of the game. It is the latest in a long line of updates/variations/challenges within the game. I offer some suggestions, as a percentage of the time you devote to the game, as a way to cope/succeed/enjoy the game now more than ever.
IMO, spend these percentages of time:
75% PvP/Conflicts/War. Get out there and fight. Star Wars. This is war! The Armory gives you unprecedented opportunities to attack/loot.
10% HDs/Objectives. Get the latest goodies to stay with current troop/building power.
7% Enjoy the SW universe. Most of us are here because we felt a connection. Enjoy all the tie ins, the details, how Han takes a knee in defeat, how the Atat crumbles and falls to its side. The game is rich in detail and accuracy.
5% Participate in this forum/Line groups/Social media groups. The SWC community is informative and fun. Build international friendships.
2% Adapt and conquer. The game has changed; it will change again. People have had success in one area or another throughout the history of the game. Learn from your own experience and others to succeed. For example look at leaderboard bases for ideas and especially conflict leaderboard bases to see what is currently effective.
1% Complain. Everyone's done it. Everyone's considered quitting at one point or another. Throw your phone. Kick something. Buy a punching bag. Write the devs. Post a complaint. But don't allow frustration and whining to dominate your demeanor or attitude. Same goes for real life.
Have fun. Enjoy the journey. Dominate!