I've been gone for about 4 months...
Normally, I use AEL by snapcasting at the target's back (prep ael 5; cast back)
It used to be very effective that way, and I noticed very little improvement (if any) when I did full targeting instead.
Now it's seeming much less effective, and full targets are obviously stronger.
Did they actually change something about AEL? Or about all TM or first tier in general?