On a more positive note I think they should carry over the currently changed way of how character creation goes, not being limited in any way and being able to make any character archetype just as easily with any race was a great step forward I think since there's a greater sense of freedom.
If they reverted from this I'd be quite sad.
Yes, leveling in Skyrim worked very well, miss attributes an bit, perhaps make them racial bonuses+ possible to boost with perks as you could in Fallout 3.
However to select magic health or stamina was perfect so I don't end up with 500 health at level 50.