I'm personally a fan thus far. I haven't had a shot at the new low level dungeon, but I can say that leveling with a friend at the lower levels is pretty fun with multiple enemy claiming and crowd control abilities actually meaning something. We can actually use some interesting strategies, and if we aren't careful we can get our asses handed to us on a two-star leve. I love it! Can't wait to get ma bird later. The addition of tutorials to the opening was handled pretty well I thought, although the opening battle on the Limsa freighter could use some more sprucing up I think, even though the NPCs not only give you tips on combat AND actually take part in it.

Also did they say they were making changes to pugilist animations? Haven't noticed anything just yet.