Well...
You know, the Devs are currently putting a huge amount of effort into the NPC client.
When it has been running, I have seen many changes to the behavior of my targets, and to effective range and behavior of my weapons as well.
With the completion of the new NPC client, I look forward to seeing my pet trainable to attack, and have player-editable response phrases and description as well.
I also look forward to seeing new Glyphs become available, training limits increased for Dark way, and Will, and with only a little bit of luck, shields and hammers, perhaps even melee weapons, Herbal and Farming skills, could come online.
Judging from the speed of change that I have recently seen, the Devs might even bring us all of these lovely presents in time for Christmas.
I prefer to be optimistic, you see.

Verrliit