I appreciate the feedback, Darkbreed!
I did place some Infection cures (Amber Poultices) around the Dreadwood forest. Keep an eye out for them, they're usually on poor adventurer's bodies who didn't have time to use them
. I can probably put a few more around though, maybe in a chest or something in the Pax Octa beforehand. I might also lower the rate at which its applied.
I have a good idea on what you mean by the companion allocate bug, but just to be sure, can you tell me more about it? Like, are the attributes just not updating on the allocation screen? If so, I can easily fix that.
As for the Arena fights, those will stay as is, possibly with the exception of Dalacles. Winning all those fights are optional, with the exception of the Dalacles boss fight. And while it may be infuriating to lose to Ravilus whose a royal cunt, don't fret: You will have your vengeance.