Changes to v2 to encourage simplicity

[Archmonger]

Description

While writing the v2 docs, it gave a better perspective on how to make the user API feel more cohesive. This PR exists to implement those changes.

Checklist

Please update this checklist as you complete each item:

• [ ] Tests have been developed for bug fixes or new functionality.
• [ ] The changelog has been updated, if necessary.
• [ ] Documentation has been updated, if necessary.
• [ ] GitHub Issues closed by this PR have been linked.

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