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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Aristotle" data-source="post: 3954279" data-attributes="member: 5885">I like it...As for the group "aura". I see it as the scene where the elf stops in his tracks and starts to scan the horizon, and everyone nearby does the same hoping to see what has the elf so wound up. That's how I'm going to play it. You only get the perception buff if the elf is using perception.As for movement in squares. They will almost certainly be 5 foot squares, so just convert. It's simple math. The honest truth is, whether minis or basic counters are being used, battle mats and tiles (and similar products) are being used really heavily these days and folks really like having a visual element that allows everyone in the group to understand where they are in relation to their environment. I usually use a mat. I run without one sometimes. When I go without one I'll multiply by 5. Not an issue.I can't judge the scaling level of powers and feats until I see a bunch more. It stands to reason that some will be viewed as inferior, even if they are supposed to be balanaced. I also don't know that a freebie power that you start play with should be as powerful as those you purchase. A +2 to one attack roll, once per encounter, doesn't seem huge by 3E standards but I'll hold judgment until I see the combat mechanic and know for sure how big or small a deal an extra +2 is under 4E rules.</blockquote>