To be fair, having to turn 90 or 180 degrees is fairly rare unless you get completely and utterly out manoeuvred in which case that's more player error than the rules fault.
Really like the change of having more ranks than file, should lead to having more units on the board rather than a couple of deathstars.
The charging change is subtle but effective, no more foot troops turning into the flash and getting a 16" charge while mounted units remain dangerous with a much larger charge range threat.
Like the addition of the marching column as well.
And yay for the return of the proper lance formation as well!
Overall a big thumbs up so far from me, so looking forward to the release of Old World, will be like being a kid again!