Lesson: Don't jump to conclusions.
I spent some time on other things and when I came back to that .5 ohm Reo...the vapor is much more pronounced and it's not half as hot. I did learn to keep the wicks wet and I think the juice just really soaked in while I wasn't looking. This is good.
And the flavor, can't tell a difference, it's good too, but all flavor is good in a Reo. I'm finding I can dilute my juices to make them last longer and I really can't tell the difference in flavor. Just ordered the Virus (H1N1) for the first time from NT so all I need to do now is get my flu shot before the juice gets here.