Swinging your weapon is no longer as quick or as intuitive as the original. It is more difficult to hit enemies from horseback.Individual arrows, bolts, and throwing weapons can now be picked up off the environment if they miss the enemy.This affects things such as swinging animations and projectile accuracy. However, it is difficult to notice unless compared side-to-side. Marriage, which works differently if you are a male or female.If you create your own faction, you have the option of recruiting enemy lords.There are new political options, for example.The map and faction positions have changed.A new faction was added, the Sarranid Sultunate.Here's a list of some changes that I've noticed