I’ve played enough games, in all variations (including fixes that reduce turn time to 1 minute, RTA, random battles, and many other fancy terms :). And I didn’t say that TE is the best mod of all. It’s unclear why it’s being criticized, especially since it’s essentially moving in the same direction (with minor changes).
For example, consider NHF, 5.5, or WGE – they generate more interest and respect for the developers.