Hasn't Chris Perkins been there much longer than Mike Mearls, though?
I can't speak for Neverfate, but the some of the epic destinies were mechanically terrible. The fluff was great; the crunch not so much. That's weird for me to complain about since I'm normally a very story oriented player, but I hate when I want to choose an option in D&D because it sounds cool only to find that my character seems to have trouble keeping up with others at the table.
I've only had a few passes at the book, but that's been my initial impression.
If your problem is with the Epic Destinies, Rob had pretty much nothing to do with them. I wrote the Keeper of the Everflow, Marshal of Letherna and Twilight Tribune. I'd be happy to have your feedback.I can't speak for Neverfate, but the some of the epic destinies were mechanically terrible. The fluff was great; the crunch not so much. That's weird for me to complain about since I'm normally a very story oriented player, but I hate when I want to choose an option in D&D because it sounds cool only to find that my character seems to have trouble keeping up with others at the table.
I've only had a few passes at the book, but that's been my initial impression.
If your problem is with the Epic Destinies, Rob had pretty much nothing to do with them. I wrote the Keeper of the Everflow, Marshal of Letherna and Twilight Tribune. I'd be happy to have your feedback.
Hasn't Chris Perkins been there much longer than Mike Mearls, though?
When Mike Mearls says stuff people tend to listen, and he seems to have a somewhat calming "we're all in this together" sort of feel. That makes for a great leader. Congrats to him...
I think he probably knew this was coming for a while though based on his various columns starting with that "we messed up" interview he did a while back.
Since we're talking "feelings", I would feel better with Perkins at the helm over Mearls. And I have nothing concrete to back that up, but I just get a better vibe from him.
If your problem is with the Epic Destinies, Rob had pretty much nothing to do with them. I wrote the Keeper of the Everflow, Marshal of Letherna and Twilight Tribune. I'd be happy to have your feedback.