What's new?
The hamster ball method of locomotion is now an option in the main game! Incidentally, the ball is rotated using the grip buttons instead of the triggers now, to avoid overlapping functionality with the spell casting. Swap from mounted/dismounted/hamster ball using the menu spells!
Also, as you can see from the screenshot, you can tether/grapple on stuff. Click the touchpad to tether onto stuff. I recommend using the tether alongside the Air spell to propel yourself around.
What's next?
I'll probably fix up the tethers so the line doesn't go straight to the center of the ball. It clutters your vision a bit as it is.
It'll need some features stolen from the dismounted mode. Gonna let it stun enemies it hits at speed, and give it the same kind of landing explosion.
I think I know what the next level is going to be now. It'll be something like the Army Assault, but in the air this time. Fighting over objective points that spawn units. Probably a few more obstacles and things to fly around and onto. No floor.