Almost verbatim the same as the MotM version. The only real difference is that they get Advantage on Charisma checks while shape-shifted, which the MotM version doesn't get.
Tone down the hyperbole a notch maybe?
Look, I feel similarly about the certain visual aspects of this new book, but I wouldn't say that particular line flies in the face of established lore. I mean, how can your #1 be true if your #2 is also true? That doesn't make sense.
"Dragonmarks run...
Here's how they're handling creatures of atypical species having dragonmarks:
Centuries of manipulation and consolidation have caused the established dragonmarks to manifest primarily in members of certain family lines. However, exceptions have always existed, and they’ve grown increasingly...
I think the only benefit that really needs to be "while wearing the armor only" is the spellcasting focus one. You shouldn't be able to use your armor as a focus if it's sitting in a heap out of reach. Also, the "no Strength requirement" benefit only comes into play while you're wearing it. It's...
The silliness derives from the mechanic's wording, which states that Quick Don and Doff is a benefit you gain "while wearing your Arcane Armor."
With a very literal reading, it's logical to conclude that the feature doesn't work as written because you can't put on armor you're already wearing...
You don't get it for free as a Master tier subscriber. Despite what it says on DDB, I suspect if you were to purchase it now, you would get immediate access to it. I preordered it (months and months ago) and can now read it.
Forge of the Artificer is presented as a supplement to Rising from the Last War. As such, it doesn't appear to touch on Eberron's cosmology beyond the Level 13 Manifest Zone bastion facility, which provides a different charm depending on which plane the zone is linked to.
EDIT: That is, it...
Yeah, I read that and I was like ... what?! I mean, judging by the Eberron Interactive Map, the distance of 960 miles is more or less correct. 940 miles is probably more accurate, but still ...
The Recluse is a Strider Airship, for which Forge of the Artificer gives a speed of 8 mph.
Under the...
Back when WotC announced they would be delaying the release of Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, they told those of us who had preordered the digital version on DDB that we would get a free adventure in apology for the delay. The main book is now available for Master Tier subscribers on DDB, and...
3rd edition? Some of their 3.5e softcover adventures take place elsewhere (although they generally still begin in Sharn).
As far as I can tell, Fated Flight of the Recluse doesn't go anywhere near Sharn. It takes place on the diagonally opposite side of the continent!
EDIT: I have to say...
The free "we're sorry for the delay" adventure is now available on DDB as well. It's called "Fated Flight of the Recluse" and is for 3rd-level PCs. Looks like an adventure involving an airship.