Yes the jumping animation is not that great, its been like that in Morrowind. I am playing an Argonian and have gotten to around level 6 or so. I find the game very good. I have always liked Bethsofts TES line and played it from day one. Own a copy of every one since Arena.
Anyways, I do wish they would at least make the game playable on cards they say they support. I feel for the people buying it then finding out that they jsut blew 60 bucks on the game.