A'koss
Explorer
I question the wisdom of going the route of creating a whole new rulebook that only modestly improves the existing game, rather than just sticking with 3.5e. That way you're not potentially fracturing an already small market (3rd edition holdouts).
And one wonders how long will the new book be supported - 2 years? Less? And further, it's going to have a difficult time shaking the perception of being a "step behind 4e / built upon yesterday's technology". When Monte Cook came out with AU/AE, it was perceived as a step ahead of the current D&D game which allowed it a measure of success. Paizo won't have that advantage.
And one wonders how long will the new book be supported - 2 years? Less? And further, it's going to have a difficult time shaking the perception of being a "step behind 4e / built upon yesterday's technology". When Monte Cook came out with AU/AE, it was perceived as a step ahead of the current D&D game which allowed it a measure of success. Paizo won't have that advantage.