i was at first very confused by the horde mode update, but after reading the patch notes that you provide on each patch, and getting some experience with it, i want to say that that was a fantastic redesign from a conceptual standpoint, and the intended effects of the redesign are definitely superior than the previous version.
The respawn timer and it's interaction between bone/meat gain (as well as it's lessening relevance on later, harder levels of combat) is particularly inspired. I feel if I keep praising this it'll start coming off sarcastically so I'm going to sign off with a thank you, and Well Done.