Because I never played them, and they are both one and the same (in appearance, meaning it's just fluff that differentiate them), Githzerai is fine with me also.
But if you listened to the interview, James Wyatt says that it's fun to play the baddies. Maybe in 4E there's a high probability for...
I think your spot on.
Personally, I would favor Shadow over Psionic, but the odds are against it. If PH II feature 5 new race, Psionic power source (4 class), and Shadow (4 class), plus Bard, and maybe 2 more Divine class. Plus new rituals, magic items, and weapons for these new races and...
This. It makes so much sense.
:1: It has not been announced yet officially, but I bet PH II will feature the Druid and the Primal power source. And the Shifter race looks like a natural choice for the Druid.
:2: I would also bet the Half Orc is the H, because its a natural choice for the...
Compare the new art with the magic card a posted above. Both are wearing some kind of dress. In the new art, the gnome is tall and have slender body feature, no beard, no body hair. Man, just look at its hand. The Gnomes on the magic card have muscles and a beard.
The pointed ears and the face is ok, plus the nature/feywild link is cool. But the body looks too effeminate/transgender. On a lesser note, I think the hairstyle is a little bit too much to my taste.
In an ideal world, Wizards would published a full set of adventure (covering lvl 1-30) for each setting. But I doubt they are going to go this route as it's expensive to do so. If they'd choose to create PDF instead of publishing adventures it would be feasible, but I guess Wizards don't trust...
I could see 18 paths linked to each class:
Cleric, 2 paths
Fighter, 2 paths
Paladin, 2 paths
Ranger, 2 paths
Rogue, 2 paths
Warlock, 4 paths (1 for each pact)
Warlord, 2 paths
Wizard, 2 paths
Plus 6 paths available to multiple class.
I know it's a small sample, but there will be additional paths in future splatbooks, in the Dragon magazine, and future PH, etc. I'm pretty sure EN World will be filled with additional path when the core books will be out.
Paragon Paths are way better than I imagined. 4E RAWK!
There are 8 paths in this preview, 1 for each class. It has been revealed that there is a total of 12 paths in the first PH. It will be interesting to see what will be these additional paths.
I think an Eladrin or Half-Elf Ranger who...
I really agree 100% with you.
Maybe 4E will introduce an oriental flavored Player's Handbook. Or maybe they'll go on with the Ki power source in a future Player's Handbook.