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It means what it says. It means Next does not live up to my expectations. The system doesn't do what I want; it doesn't push the right buttons for me. Personal preference. I explained it somewhat in the sentence of that paragraph that you did not quote.

Sorry guys, I thought he could charge through E8-F9. jbear - how about we consider that action readied for when he can charge?

I will definitely miss AEDU in terms of what it brought to mundane (i.e. non-magic-using) classes - the ability to remain relevant past level 7. Yes, this was in part due to toning down the power of casters (again, a major win for me), but I also like the fact that non-casters can feel powerful...

Lump me in with those who use Essentials side-by-side with older 4e material. It's not an issue for the most part. I particularly like how for players who want simplicity, there are simple options, but they in no way take away from or overshadow the more complex options. Having played both...

"Perhaps. I want to watch them a bit more. I have a hunch..." Sabynha thought for a second before enacting a plan, "Sir Flibbertigibbet, I will make a distraction for a moment. Please watch them closely to see if you notice any strange magic at work." She turned to Daphne, "I'll help you play...

True or not, Sabynha had expected the statues were the work of Kalbon, and was surprised that they did not stop moving when he died. She looked about for some other source of the magic, racking her mind for answers... Can I make a roll either as part of or instead of my action to determine the...

I don't think it will be the last support we ever see. I think that in time, like they're currently doing for other editions, they will start releasing and re-releasing new 4e content, though it won't be a lot unless there is proof of demand. If they do not go that route, it's safe to consider...

It's nice to see this thread get necro'd; a refreshing breath of fresh air amid the anti-4e hate. I'm still happily running games with it (albeit houseruled extensively), and Next just doesn't give me what I want as of the last playtest packet, so until I see otherwise, I'll continue running...

Sabynha was astounded by the power behind the blows from the statue. It was all she could do to keep the blades at bay, and one of them slipped past both her own sword and her buckler; fortunately, just a graze. She was visibly relieved when Wat's prayer took the fight from them. Looking over...

Sabynha felt a bubble of anger rise up inside her at the arrogance of Kalbon. She strode into the room to confront him, standing side by side with Rain, waving her blade at the demon as she spoke. "You! Companion, servant, or master of the wretched hag Soryth! You've had your chance to begone...

Anyone mind if I go right after Rain? That way the most number of people can (potentially) benefit from both her mark and my auras?

My basic plan is to activate a stance, wait until after Rain marks the enemy, then charge in and smack Kaibon, triggering Lesser flash of distraction to daze him.

I agree; that was amusing :)

If anyone else wants to press on, I'm fine to skip resting.

Fair point, but at the same time, I don't relish the thought of heading into a possible "boss fight" down a bunch of hp.

Sabynha's own scream of pain and surprise was eclipsed both by her coughing on a lungful of smoke and also the other scream that pierced the air. "Someone is not happy about our actions. I would guess that we're doing something right, if that scream belongs to whom I think it does..." It was...

Sabynha uses Words of Friendship to enhance the roll, and claims Wat's +1 Group Diplomacy. 1d20+12+5+1=29 Pfft. Average. Only 29. ;) Sabynha was inspired by Wat's presence; she could feel him watching. She was also determined not to mess this up. Though the song was difficult to replicate with...

Sabynha looked about, and her face lit up suddenly in a smile, "I think I know what to do..." She walked boldly into the centre of the chamber. She then did her best to remember the song of the crystals, and tried to emulate it with her voice, singing a syllabic tune. Two things came to mind...

Sabynha is naturally drawn to the crystal melody. It can be no coincidence that it runs through the magic of this place like veins of ore through a mountain; a musical leyline of sorts. She will take a few moments to listen very closely to it; memorize it, hum along with it. She muses to herself...

"I never imagined the land of my ancestors would be such a brutally violent place. I pray that it is merely the influence of Soryth's evil." Sabynha paused, head down. When she next looked up, her finger lifted a tear from her cheek. Flinging it toward the pool behind them, she muttered, "Today...