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<blockquote data-quote="Gadget" data-source="post: 7989442" data-attributes="member: 23716">Well, simply put, it isn't nearly as broken as 3.x.&nbsp; While class balance isn't the main focus there is generally more parity among classes, less 'trap options' (though after 5 yrs, some options are...kind in that category), and far less fiddly bits.&nbsp; Far less &quot;process sim,&quot; by which I mean the rules take on the role of physics sim for the fantasy world, and a little more focused on the story of the feature or mechanic.&nbsp; Leaning more on DM rulings.&nbsp; That said, it does not have nearly the crunchy bits of 3.x, particularly near the end of its run with a plethora of splat books and options.&nbsp; They have consciously tried to tone down the flow of splat and errata to keep the product more evergreen.&nbsp; When given an honest try, many will find that they don't miss much of the crunch and find it liberating in some ways.&nbsp; Though there is a lack of mechanical depth in some areas.&nbsp; Pathfinder 2 is a good alternative I hear, though I have not tried it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Gadget, post: 7989442, member: 23716"] Well, simply put, it isn't nearly as broken as 3.x. While class balance isn't the main focus there is generally more parity among classes, less 'trap options' (though after 5 yrs, some options are...kind in that category), and far less fiddly bits. Far less "process sim," by which I mean the rules take on the role of physics sim for the fantasy world, and a little more focused on the story of the feature or mechanic. Leaning more on DM rulings. That said, it does not have nearly the crunchy bits of 3.x, particularly near the end of its run with a plethora of splat books and options. They have consciously tried to tone down the flow of splat and errata to keep the product more evergreen. When given an honest try, many will find that they don't miss much of the crunch and find it liberating in some ways. Though there is a lack of mechanical depth in some areas. Pathfinder 2 is a good alternative I hear, though I have not tried it. [/QUOTE]

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