NMC said:What do you all think of Paizo's decision to pursue this modified version of D&D 3.5?
I worry that Pathfinder is trying to be something its not. Instead of focusing on 3.5's strengths (e.g. skill points, non-combat material, daily resource management) it seems to focus on 4e's strengths (no skill points, non-combat material silo'ed or RP based, action resource management). Without changing the maths behind the system, it can't fight 4e on 4e's terms: I think it should fight 4e on 3.5's terms.
I think Pathfinder could be an enjoyable successful alternative to 4e, but only if it's a real alternative.