Played 1.7 for awhile last night. The game is much improved, with the quests and the new milestones. Are there only 20 floors, or is there something specifically to look for after the 20th floor needed in order to win the game? Are you going to expand the game beyond 20 levels? All of the new monsters make for a very rich and enjoyable game.

The towns add a ton to the game. This is the best addition. I love interacting with the NPCs. Always has interesting results.

The smithing system is a bit complex, but I like that it's an "optional" part of the game. You may use it or not, depending on your preferences for a more robust experience. I also found that NPCs will kill monsters for you... nice.