I was surprised to find that not only could I buy a Kodo without unlocking it, but I could still buy a Ram that I unlocked last year. Mount cost is 100g.
Quest rewards also look like they got a nerf. Ram runs now only reward 2 tickets a pass instead of 3. In addition, it is impossible to stop the ram now by holding the back direction key, making turn ins during a strict time limit VERY irritating. Get practice mouse turning back and forth in place now and save yourself some trouble, you have at least two clicks to get through before turning a quest in. The real question is, why should Alliance even bother? Not only are they stuck with a Ram, but it isn't even a recolor from last years. It's the same mount through and through. 100 coins buys you a new beer monthly membership where you get special booze in the mail once a month, so that's something I guess. Otherwise this is only an extra opportunity to round out a brewfest set or get the highly coveted romance goggles for those that missed out last year.