New monster damage expressions - What do they mean for the game?

[Neonchameleon]

To me the biggest change isn't the at will damage expressions. It's the basic attacks. I'm known in one of my groups for a provocative play style (Bravura Warlord using Brash Assault, Insane Mark-spamming Paladin (RIP), Monk who regularly provokes). And upping the monsters damage means that the math on when to take gambles has changed massively.