I don't think this can be said enough, the animation is way too slow. I am currently clicking over to other tabs during turn changes so I don't have to sit through the animation
There needs to be some way to override your previous command. The hoplites and farmers look similar at first glance and often I will throw a spear quickly realizing that I need to jump instead, but it wont listen to my second command and just keeps on throwing the spear.
Was thinking of adding some 'psycho' like sounds ;)