I don't just want to sound completely negative about the update, I think putting Lina in the desert was great. Everyone knows Lina = Goddess, and with her, I imagine the three ascension runs will be far easier to complete (although River might be tough with the 2 minute timer), and at least people won't have to party with the mostly idiots out there.
Simple solution, but will probably have very good consequences. Good job.
Creston