a) Jeremy Crawford is good at talking. Not just the tone and pace of his voice, but he also obviously prepared the video presentation well. It was very easy to listen to.

b) From what I remember, I liked everything that was introduced. Levelled feats, Inspiration, ... but mostly the Character Creation options. Humans were given some attention. Mix races as you please : 3/4-Dwarf-1/4-Gnome can actually be created. Etc.

But most importantly, your Race is no longer equated with your Culture and your past.

For instance, as an Elf, you'll benefit from the magical Elven abilities. But you are no longer forced to have Elven weapon training. Maybe you were an orphan raised by Dwarves. Maybe you have a "typical Dwarven character".

Since this is the BG3 section of the forum (not the chat where Sozz opened a thread already), I'll connect with BG3 by reiterating this feedback point for Larian (I know, it's not Suggestions & Feedback).

Don't lock dialogue options behind Race when it is merely personality. Your Race is not your personality.
  • Halfings don't have the exclusivity of saying nice and friendly things. Any Race can say those things.
  • Dwarves don't have the exclusivity to challenge goblins to come down and get punched. Any Race can say those things.
  • But Elves do have the exclusivity to tell their dream apparition that being in a dream is freaking not normal. That's Elven biology.