tuxgeo
Adventurer
Agree with the "Best of luck!" sentiment.< snip >
At the end of the day though, the feel and direction of the game is up to you right now. Do what you think is actually best and don't let yourself get second guessed by a committee. Too many cooks can ruin a dish. If you do what you honestly feel is best for D&D then people will respect that even if that vision differs from their own.
Best of luck!
Also, persevere, as you did with the Hybrid class rules: if your vision isn't implemented immediately, keep on working at it for another PHB or two, because you might be able get your vision implemented later.