I dont think it died a death, I think this thread is more like the foetus that is about to be born (23rd) and turn into an angry monster possibly ;-D or a big cuddly bear to be embraced!
RNAV SIDs and STARs work a treat if properly thought out. Many aircrew in Dubai fly these during our normal weekly work when flying to "sensible" places. Take for example Frankfurt, it is organised chaos on the RNAV STARS but it really works a treat! (by sensible I mean RNAV organised airspace).
I think the success of this new "improved" venture will become embraced and a success or failure depending on how well it is handled by all in the first week or 2. Like meeting a person for the first time, it is said it takes 30 seconds to dislike someone and hours to regain any idea of liking them. If this venture is not embraced by all and executed well, it will only take a SID and STAR for many to say instantly it is a success or failure!