I am one of those "terrible" minecraft players that just don't care. I will read through what they added or changed and move on. I don't enchant. I don't make potions. I don't play multiplayer (mainly because I can't set up a server and i hear most people immediately kick you upon joining.)
I just build, kill mobs, and explore.
I personally would like to see a tornado. I know they have a mod for it, but I want it to be a feature in the game. Wouldn't that be some fun(ny) sh*t for Let's Plays.
And just skeleton warriors. YOu have the archers, why not put in a few Skeletons with swords?