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<blockquote data-quote="Glade Riven" data-source="post: 5466904" data-attributes="member: 86468">It seems to be that Ultimate Magic/Combat is more along the lines of a mix between Complete {Etc}, Unearthed Arcana, and the 3.5 Tome of books. Rather than expanding out with a bunch of new classes and such as WotC did, Paizo is focusing on things that can be hot-swapped for flavor - and they seem to do a pretty good job of keeping things balanced.&nbsp;I still want to see what they could do with psionics, though.&nbsp;While APs and modules are the core of their business, it isn't what I buy. Campaign Settings and the Big Books are what I buy.&nbsp;The question is, just how long this remains viable. WotC moved on to 4e because 3.5 was losing viablility for them - largly through creative issues. 3.5 had gone as far as WotC could take it. Paizo re-invigorated 3.5, partially because they had creativity to burn, but also partially because their strengths are in other areas than WotC.&nbsp;Eventually, I expect a Pathfinder 2.0. The shift will probably be much like the differences between Pathfinder and 3.5, leaving room for some compatability without too much work. Or they may decided to leverage the brand by creating a new system. As long as sales are strong and the creativity isn't burnt out, Pathfinder will last. But as an artist, I know that sometimes one has to start with a fresh canvas to harness the muse.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Glade Riven, post: 5466904, member: 86468"] It seems to be that Ultimate Magic/Combat is more along the lines of a mix between Complete {Etc}, Unearthed Arcana, and the 3.5 Tome of books. Rather than expanding out with a bunch of new classes and such as WotC did, Paizo is focusing on things that can be hot-swapped for flavor - and they seem to do a pretty good job of keeping things balanced. I [I]still[/I] want to see what they could do with psionics, though. While APs and modules are the core of their business, it isn't what I buy. Campaign Settings and the Big Books are what I buy. The question is, just how long this remains viable. WotC moved on to 4e because 3.5 was losing viablility for them - largly through creative issues. 3.5 had gone as far as WotC could take it. Paizo re-invigorated 3.5, partially because they had creativity to burn, but also partially because their strengths are in other areas than WotC. Eventually, I expect a Pathfinder 2.0. The shift will probably be much like the differences between Pathfinder and 3.5, leaving room for some compatability without too much work. Or they may decided to leverage the brand by creating a new system. As long as sales are strong and the creativity isn't burnt out, Pathfinder will last. But as an artist, I know that sometimes one has to start with a fresh canvas to harness the muse. [/QUOTE]

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