Having the condition go from Hidden to Invisible, name wise, was the first mistake/step. Because the mental image/expectation one has of something, while both achieving the same "goal in the end," can differ significantly. Hidden at least doesn't fall into the weird situation that the Spell...
Also: I think, IIRC, the "current version" of the Invisible condition for 5E2024 was originally called Hidden in the third UA Playtest. I have to compare the two, but I think there would be less confusion about how to view the hiding rules and "Invisible" in this context if they just kept with...
I always did Stealth as:
*Roll for a Stealth Check
*Compare that number to the Passive Perception scores of anything in the area.
*Ninja it unless a situation happens where a Stealth Check has to be made/beaten.
Is that kinda similar to how the new rules are doing it, minus the Flat 15 DC Check?
Now I'll admit, if one of these were at a normal, reasonable price, I'd bite. Heck, I have the limited edition alt cover reserved and planned on buying a regular copy for myself and one as a late bday gift for my one bro.
But that's all just crazy.