Us still didn't say anything as I went through the lower level in solo mode.
I also did notice this time that it did say Illithid Wisdom for the control panel for Shadowheart. I still think this is a good change. Now more individuals will potentially leave Shadowheart in her pod and thus trigger her being at the door of the Dank Crypt as their first meeting with her, like it was in earlier patches. Or, if they DO allow temptation to win them over, they will use the power and free her, triggering the newer dialogues and having her as a companion in the final fight.
I did do the final fight with just Diadell and Lae'zel, and I will say it was still way too easy. We mopped up the imps and hellsboars so easily. Again, a final boss imp or maybe tougher hellsboars would be good. It's just too easy.
I also chose to pick the lock on the dank crypt instead of going the normal route. I actually succeeded this time. First time. Lol. MAN! Much tougher route. Just SH and Diadell, facing the 5 skeletons. Then, I went up to the mercenaries, and DANG! Barton's crew was tough. I was a bit afraid both my characters would die. I even had to use most of my potions to survive. That was fun.
Still haven't used a long rest yet, and after the mercenary fight, I'm thinking I might need to. I've used short rests, though. What a difference switching paths makes. I might even have to long rest soon.
Anyway, not noticing any real differences, though. Cutscenes are still playing out, so far, the same.