I ask because I didn't notice anything different defending wise in test (except for a small period where it seemed to be gaining exp slowly even at level) for the first month of test (12/06 to 12/31).

Now (01/01/14 to present day), trying to analyze/shove/circle/bob/weave against critters that I previously had no trouble against (both in prime and in test), I get almost nothing but failures.

The critters appraise (careful) the same as they did before, but it's seriously gone from 90% success to about 10%.

Even critters the appraise as training tactics "Somewhat poorly" to me are very difficult to successfully beguile in any way.

The critters I've tested with are Thralls, Magi, DP Assassins, DP Intercessors, Cabalists, and Moths.