I have also been missing the party banter. I think they could use more party banter to help with the quest issues people are having. Like when pigs are on fire all over the place, maybe have a character say, how can we help them? Maybe we need to use source? Or something like that, I'm not a writer so I'm sure they can think of something better.
Also when I do something big, like kill a big boss that is involved in Ifan's quest line for example. Shouldn't he respond with something relevant to what we just accomplished together as a team? And how he feels about it? Instead of "how's my favorite god woken?" I'm like what? I just spent 30 minutes fighting a battle with you where you were resurrected by the red prince and buffed by me numerous times and all you have to say is the same thing you've been saying for the last 10 levels?
Or when I have a demon in my head who makes me break perfectly good musical instruments... Aside from the initial questioning. There is little to no dialogue between party members about it. No hey just checking to see how that demon in your head is, how do you feel about getting rid of it? How does it make you feel, I wish I could help you. Blah blah there is so much potential for deeper dialogue in the game.
I love the game. I love the writing, just think some constructive criticism could make it even better.