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Correct, while the recounting of the events that occur during a RPG would qualify, the RPG does not. Well, these definitions are not mutually exclusive, but while they could theoretically overlap they are clearly not equivalent. Concur on all points. Well, RPGs are indeed not these things...

Given that the system is based off Mutants and Masterminds I imagine that you guys have areas where you think the system could be improved. Could you give an example of a mechanical issue you perceive with the original system? And I know it's less likely, but perhaps how you plan to deal with it?

Give her a special houserule feat, problem solved.

I'm just chiming in to say I totally agree with Ari on basically every single point but he's covering it so much better then I would.

Yeah, I don't think that's a good definition of railroading. The thing that makes railroads generally considered to be bad isn't the goal/destination, it's not allowing deviation from a single path. Say you toss a goal at the players. Kill this corrupt and secretly evil noble. Presumably...

I think the biggest change was with regard to items. With items with charges, scrolls, and uses per day items gone it reduces that resource management.

Yeah. I suggest letting players know the starting situation, preferably at the start of character creation. I really suggest making characters together as a group. Have people make ties to the other characters, the DMG2 suggest one major positive tie and one very minor negative tie.

Yes?

Solid-Liquid-Gas Now, every substance has a point where it turns into a liquid and a point where it turns into a gas. So yes, if it moves like a liquid, then it's a liquid.

Swords, Axes, and Hammers I'd all allow with question. Other weapons I would require it to be asked for for thematic reasons and not a min/maxing reason.

Earlier in development the monk was split between weapon based powers and implement powers. Then they decided to go with full implement and the monk carries the baggage of having had two paths.

#44 Whenever someone dies. It's everyone else's fault.

Regarding death in story driven games, it's generally not "No PC will ever die" it's a dislike of the random death. Imagine a PC who is the long, lost noble with the true claim to the throne. There's a lot of time spent raising allies and preparing to return home and claim the throne. Then...

Secrets for secrets seems the most thematically appropriate option. Precious memories could also be bartered.

I have a DDI subscription.

I prevent a TPK unless I can't think of a way to do that consistent with the situation.

You get the benefit of static damage modifiers twice then you get the penalty of resist twice.

Weakening Challenge, epic level feat from Dragon 378, for clarity it only treats the attack that triggered the challenge as weakened. Which actually means there isn't an issue with the beholder. Since only the first attack it makes against another target before the start of the paladins turn...

Just say the beholder blasting everyone (including presumably the paladin) with eye rays counts as a single multi attack.' Only for it's aura like ability, so there's some damage being spread around but most of it is focused on the paladin.

I keep the character builder open myself, but that may not be an option.