I noticed the 'tenon slice' animation in my last tussle with giants in Gianthold. I just changed over to melee after playing ranged for awhile, so that is probably not new. And of course, the 'ice' pose before death is very satisfying.
But..
I was using a vorpal bastard sword, and I really, really would have liked to see a head popping off here and there. The 'tenon slice' appeared above the head of the giant, and is a leg plus slash. That made me think of a separated head and a blade there.
When y'all developers have nothing better to do, like on a Friday afternoon, please code that up, ok?
Thanks in advance.
The Grand Old Man of Cannith.