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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Major Moab" data-source="post: 5717116" data-attributes="member: 6677003">Regarding Essentials:I play an Essentials mage (enchanter specifically).  And I like the character far more than I believe I would enjoy a comparable Wizard.  But I will admit there are a few flaws.Pros:-Mages are internally powered.  Take away my implement, and I am still a wizard.  4E wizards are defined by their weapon, and that *feels* a little "Harry Potter" to me.-Mages have an organic progression.  They don't wake up on some morning (say when they hit level 11) and decide they want to be a specific type of wizard.  It grows in the character from level 1.-Mages are versatile.  I pick two powers each level and can use either of them after a good nights sleep.  I don't feel like the choice I make at level x pidgeon holes me into something.Cons: -Mages are impatient.  I don't learn rituals without extra effort the wizard doesn't require.  I explained this in my characters personality, but it is a MAJOR drawback to utility of the character.-Mages are pigeon holed.  While this seems contradictory to a previous statement, the prestige classes all *feel* terribly forced except the Enigmatic essentials path. And the variety there is not exceptional.As far as the other classes go, it seems a little over defined as I look at them.  I can't be a paladin that I define as he evolves. I have to pick his personality when I make him.  Similarly, the rogue who develops into a thief or assassin doesn't exist.  They are all Lady Gaga'd, i.e. "Born that Way."I can't explain why other people hate Essentials.  All I can say is what I like and dislike about them.</blockquote>

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