It seems that critter appraisal levels are bit funky and inconsistent. Is this something that is known about and will be fixed post 3.0?

>appraise goblin
You are certain that the snow goblin is healthy.
You are certain that the snow goblin is somewhat fatigued.
You are certain that it is not quite as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a target shield and a needle-tipped claymore etched with elegant lettering, you are certain that the snow goblin is a mythical being of immense power and ability.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a needle-tipped claymore etched with elegant lettering, you are certain that the snow goblin is something that you could tear to shreds.

[Roundtime: 5 seconds]

After killing that one, another goblin...

>app goblin
You are certain that the snow goblin is healthy.
You are certain that the snow goblin is somewhat fatigued.
You are certain that it is not quite as agile as you are.
You are certain that it is about as quick to react as you are.
You are certain that it is somewhat weaker than you are.
Taking stock of its offensive abilities, and defending with a target shield and a crescent-bladed scimitar engraved with a flame pattern, you are certain that the snow goblin is a slightly less skilled opponent.
Taking stock of its defensive abilities, and attacking with a crescent-bladed scimitar engraved with a flame pattern, you are certain that the snow goblin is an easy opponent.

[Roundtime: 5 seconds]