Character Class Builds

[Digital M@]

For each of the classes the rules state two builds the players can follow. Does anyone understand why they are there? I don't see any rules restricting or even setting up character progression through levels, the concepts of the builds are very basic and only take up space in the Players Hand Book. If anything, I think they can confuse players more than they benefit.

Am I missing something?

 

[mach1.9pants]

They are there to give newbie players something to start with. Once they have played enough to level up they will have a better idea of what powers etc to give their PC. If you come into the game with little DnD/RPG experience it will be useful for your first PC.
But, yes, considering there is going to be a 'basic set' out latter this year I think it is a waste of space. we could of had more feats for non martial characters, or epic destinies, for example!