2) When casting Disguise Self, you choose between "feminine body shape" and "masculine body shape" or something. (The game uses this really awkward wording instead of just "female/male" but I sincerely don't understand why.) Assuming that your sex really doesn't affect NPC reactions at all, I guess they could make the spell choose randomly every time? But then I guess it would decrease RP potential so they wanted to give you the choice? Maybe that's why they ended up using that weird wording with "feminine/masculine body shape" instead of just female/male? Because they're trying hard to pretend that no such thing as female or male exists? LOL
This came about at roughly the same time that they removed the acknowledgement of your sex from your character sheet as well. I'm assuming it's to do with modern social hyper-sensitivity, and a fear of possibly making someone feel not represented or upset, which is ironic, since, you know, I like having my physical sex acknowledged in game on my character sheet, along with all of my other personal details, so I was a bit upset and disappointed when they decided to remove it. It detracts from my enjoyment of the game for it not to be recognised. Go figure.