One thing I really like about the new system is that the field will be very open going into Round 2.
Example: With the old system, I'd be in 8th right now, but I'd be 46 points back (23 points in Round 2) and the person in 23rd would be 37 Round 2 points back. With the new system, I'm in 12th right now but I'm only 15 Round 2 points back and the person who's 23 Round 2 points back is in 23rd -- meaning that essentially anyone who makes Round 2 has a realistic shot at winning.