Not that individual experiences really matter, but on a theoretical level a knowledgeable option trader should come out somewhat ahead as the required returns are obviously greater for such tremendously risky instruments that options are. I’m questioning whether these times are necessarily a better time than others to trade options.
If you got in in Feb before VIX shot up and out before end March then you had a good chance of seeing your worth doubled or tripled.
If you got in early March when VIX was already high and held positions past the drop, you're probably in trouble.
Now that VIX has come down a bit I think options are back to where they were with one major upside: we could be seeing a huge drop in the market in the next month or so, and if you're holding straddles (assuming you're not going for puts only so that you're protected either way), you'll be able to cash in on the drop without having to take a stance.