@Niara
So let me get this straight.
You are using my explanation of why enemies have more spell slots right now as a way to vent on your frustrations with Larian? What exactly is cheating about extra spell slots when you know enemies are CR and not level?
This is getting ridiculous.
Edit: Have you even considered level cap in EA? If its too hard leave it alone. That is data at worse.
If counterspell is a thing, and they may be incapable of implementing reactions so it may not be, it will have a major practical effect.