but his decisions (and preferences) will end up being the final product
Decisions, decisions

Bit of burden on my shoulders...
Here's my take

I started of this project, by just adding back the many shots and scenes that were not used. None of which detract from the focus of the Director's cut. I have added back shots and scenes in such a way as to not mess up continuity etc. I think of this first version as an extended version of the director's cut. This is the version that is my personal preference.
I personally don't have any strong preferences for removing dialogue that is out of place. I think it might be best if this was implemented in the second version with the Alternate Intro and Faerie Dance. Which is what ZakDrizzt originally was interested in.
What do you guys think?