Well it all boils down to opinion.
One of the best parts about Minetest is the ability
to tailor mods to your needs.
Haven't tried NodeBox Mobs API since it's initial release,
but it's obvious Duane is having fun with it.
If ccmobs2 gets fixed, it will probably be a reduced adaption of NodeBox Mobs API;
if not just a straight up plagiarized copy of it. :)