I'm sure I'll add more later, but this is what I've got so far. Thanks for reading.
+1 All good observations and I generally agree.
I will also mention that when my character steps out onto the path that leads to meeting La'zel the Dragons now sound incredibly meek and mild. There used to be a dramatic roar when they appeared but now just some muted squawks. It's a little detail but I really notice it and have no idea why they would change it? Someone else mentioned a similar muting of the Barbarian Rage and having just tried it out it is very subdued now compared to before. Again why?