IG doesn't need to the help, but this change absolutely needs to be made. Placing a single unit after your opponent finishes shouldn't swing such a huge advantage so harshly.
Of course the fact that first turn is still such a huge advantage after all these years is frustrating. Going last should be a big deal as well, but that advantage is significantly reduced with random game length and only relevant if it gets that far... I have yet to play a game in 8th that didn't end in a tabling of one side.