Most forms are more potent in the 4th tier. If a human shifter gets it earlier than most people, so be it. Bird-forms have their limitations. I rather have water forms being able to fight on lands too, but then it may not be possible. You'll be surprised how many air-form shifters die, thinking they have a quick kill.

The differences in ranks of races against humans are a common fact. Human Necros against Giant warriors. No one complains. It's a known fact, so....

I support the changes of lowering the skills of shifters. Not that I'm playing one anyway. Kudos, Imms.

Go ahead and play one now, try it before you snuff the new changes.