Grats on a much improved game, below are 10 things/ changes/ additions i would like to recommend/feedback as part of my Beta feedback.
1. Leveling seems a bit fast i would like to see it slow by say 25%
2. Spells seem under powered compared range/melee
3. Could do with more caster type perks
4. More special buildings eg like great mill or like wonders in Civ
5. The addition of Unique structures at the heart of special zones in the game, after i cleared area and boss mob i felt it was a waste of time.
6. More magic casting units
7. The ability to manually upgrade units
8. Different grades of Shards or the ability to join shards from loot or quests eg tinny shard, small shard etc
9. More spells
10. Unique spells/weapons gained from major line of quests