i think ladder animations are ridiculous as well. But i'm playing unchained anyway (that system suxs as well:) so i'm just not gonna use ladders or if i have to i'm gonna waste the wild shape counter for it.
Nothing new, LArian finished game for me will be don't use 50% of the features... Why? because they are immersion breaking and lame. Hopefully i don't get bored and quit like i did for DOs 2.