There you go, they are reducing combat individuality in the dynamic:
  • [dex1206] Magic spells have been unified to strike either a single target or, in the case of AoE, a circular area. Attack range has also been increased, and area of effect broadened.
    * Discrepancies between thaumaturges and conjurers no longer exist in the above areas.
  • [dev1206] The accuracy bonus granted to bow attacks based on distance has been abolished.
I really hope this is just temporary for the class reform... otherwise, why, why?