Just to clarify: I think the 9th age has taken many steps in the right direction, and I think it really has potential to be great. With that said there are still things I just don't understand or things they might have missed when they made the rules. Slann: I don't think I need to say more here Saurus Ancient: I understand that they might have been a little cheap before but I don't know if I agree with the 20 point increase. But again I have not played the game yet, so maybe it is justified. Skink Braves: "All models may take: Poisoned Attacks (2 pt/model)." So this means that Kroxigor can also be upgraded to have poisoned attacks. Skink Hunters: They seem rather situational now. Snake Swarms: Well the Bastiladon's effect is better. Saurus Raptor Riders: 10 points for light armor? really? Skink Sky-riders: So where did the Fireleech Bolas go? I think the Pteranodon and Pterodactyl is a bit expensive. Maceosaurus (Bastiladon): The arc lost it's shooting attack. It's okay, but still, it was fluffy. The sun engine's spell is pretty boring. Salamander and Razordon seems kind of odd to me. Spinosaurus (Troglodon): Sun Engine? Where is that placed? Also rather boring. I mean sure the Sun Engine is not bad but it's just that it is a repeat. Triceratops: It's alright and I can live with it, but I miss a special version. Tyrannosaurus (and Rex): I miss Bloodroar. I think it fit the model and fluff, and big scary dinosaur, that is more scary than most other monsters. Bloodfrenzy, Why not keep that rule? And why did the Rex loose Frenzy? I cannot for the life of me, understand why the Rex does not cause Terror, it doesn't even cause Fear! Other than that I think they did a good job with most units, but some needs a little more fluffy/unique rules, to stand out. This might be irrelevant at the end of october.
I can't say about the baby steg, but all of that is currently being discussed. I'll elaborate when I get home.
Check the red text in the quote. Generally speaking the ABC team is quite aware of most of these issues and are already being discussed. Keep asking if there's anything you're uncertain about. If there's anything else I need to forward to the ABC team I'll gladly do it.