Heh. There were changes in the first anime I really liked, but... actually, I know why it lost me! (Sudden epiphany time!)

I feel like the first series didn't understand the degree to which FMA is about old soldiers. It seemed to treat the story as more of a save-the-world-adventure. That's, perhaps, a little unfair, but it's a big sticking point with me.

I might have a thing for the old soldiers routine. *eyes Red Star*