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Then you don't know very much about anime. Not to say that sort of thing isnt part of a lot of it. And even a big part of some of it. But it has no part at all in some, and only a small part in others.

I think this is another matter of definitions. To me, what you describe isnt complexity, its simply amount or volume. Its more stuff, but more doesnt equal complex, at least as I understand the word. However, I understand what you mean. Its not something that bothers me personally however...

Um....you DO realize that a lot of people who play RPGS are "huge into anime", right? I happen to be one of them. And you do realize that anyone can have an unhealthy obessesion with anything right? And that most people make similar ill informed and somewhat offensive statements to yours...

You might want to inject a little context here. I assume what you are talking about is things incorporated into D&D that seem to have an influence from WOW or Anime, but your post does not make that clear. Mostly it has to do with the fact that people tend to see D&D as its own genre, and...

I think its safe to say each class will only have one power source. But I doubt power source will be much tied to role. Mostly, I hope they remember that each class should first and foremost fit its overall concepts as a class, and not instead tailor them mainly with mechanical combat party...

Yep. And this is a problem. For a Fighter, there is little to no reason not to take levels of Barbarian, Ranger, Paladin or even Rogue. Likewise, the reverse. Many melee characters gain huge benefits from a level or two in various other melee classes. On the other hand, a spellcaster taking...

Thats where the relativity of the term "simplicity" comes in. I may be totally off, but I think that when the designers speak of simplicity, often they mean that a given thing is in itself relatively easy to use, straightforward and uncomplicated. You seem to be speaking of simplicity in...

First off, I hope the 1st PHB has more than 8 classes, because I cant think of a combination of just 8 that I'd personally be happy with. I also think its a bit interesting with the Wizard. At the very least, Wizard would be both Striker and Controller. Many, I think, would say that Wizard...

Honestly, I pretty much like prestige classes as they are, more or less. I'm not sure how I feel about "talent trees." I wouldnt really mind them building ways into the classes to achieve many of the archtypes and ideas covered by prestige classes but...for one I'd be afraid that would remove...

But there are already more than 3...and more than 12...options at first level anyway. Most people want more options for their characters, both as players and DMs. And thats what the designers are going to give. It might add more complexity...and at least will mean more choices. But I still...

I have a feeling it will be done in such a way as that one can be a fully effective whatever....blaster or what have you...but still be able to be at least somewhat capable of filling other roles. Or you can be 1/3 each if you so choose. We dont really have enough info to know how exactly...

I can agree somewhat with having a tiny bit of power creep concern, overall. However as someone else pointed out, the fact that they have stated that they will reduce magic item dependency, and DM workload, I wouldnt worry to much about those things. The other things you mention I can't...

Hmmm doesnt that seem just a tiny bit gun-jumpish, since we have in actuality next to no information and any of it might change at any time?

I would love this to death, as the AE/AU magic system is probably my favorite of all systems I have seen in games. However, they have stated that Vancian magic will still be in, but that it will no longer be all that a wizard has. This implies, to me, that the actual spellcasting will still work...

Having Good and Evil and no Law and Chaos doesnt mean every game is going to be a "black and white good versus evil campaign." At least, not anymore so than it will be anyway, since even with "Law" and "Chaos" it all still boils down to Good and Evil, or at least to Right and Wrong, and the...

Except that tactically, the Cleric generally already has far more choices than that...and healing is often one of the least effective. Especially at mid or high levels it'd be more useful for a Cleric to cast a killing or disabling spell on the enemy, or turn themselves into a Fighter and wade...

But having little variety merely leads to frustration. I have seen a lot more players become frustrated by limitations than having indecision or regret over choices not made.

Its also important to remember that too much of a good thing can be bad. I think the "new" monster design philosophy may have gone a little too far in its direction, so they decided to pull back to some of the "older" ideas about it, at least slightly.

When 3rd edition first came out, I was pretty purely excited about it, because it did away with SO MANY of the things I disliked about previous versions of the game. But, I quickly became aware of various things I disliked about it. Some in a general way. Some because, as the OP seems to not...

I agree. I, in game, have generally used "Demon", "Devil" and "Fiend" all totally interchangebly. Of course I also studiously ignore "Law" and "Chaos".