I'm gonna hafta chime in here and say you need to start over. Back when
Jabbonk said the issues you have mentioned would be addressed I trashed my old save and forced myself to start over. A bit of what you are saying may "technically" still apply but most of it reads entirely different to what you are remembering. I think you would find a " do over" worthwhile. Jus' Sayin'
Yeah, there have been changes. You should give it a try and decide for yourself. You can always delete it but can't appreciate it unless you try it. Jus' Sayin'
... Again.
Great Update, btw. Jus' Sayin'
... Some more.