Love it love it love it love it love it love it love it.
There are lotsa changes that I've noticed, like Rydia learning lots of spells that are actually useful like Cura and Raise and Yang beginning with 889 HP.
This game is tough. REALLY TOUGH. Typical battles are crippling my party at times, and they usually need to just run if they are back attacked or surprised.
I've just finished with Fabul. Ready to get on the boat. Here's to hoping they don't see any mythical beasts on their way to Baron!
Rydia learning Cura and Raise? Now that kills her being classified as a Black Mage or Summoner.