Post by Scott J (Staff) on Mar 8, 2015 18:58:42 GMT -5
Change can be tough. No character will be left unscathed. The rulebook was essentially re-written to clarify some things, simplify others, and expand player options.
Classes are essentially the same, but skill costs have been adjusted (for just about every skill) for balance. Druids have been given more of an identity and their own nature magic, and each class now has a *class only* skill.
Races are the same with only a few minor tweaks. Each race now has *race only* skills.
There's a few new skills, and a few old ones have been changed or removed entirely.
Effects and Defenses have undergone some work, with the removal of many redundant effects and the addition of a few new ones to make the gameplay more consistent.
Magic has undergone some changes, and has been simplified. There is now only one type of mana, and "Learn Spell" has been replaced by "Spell slot." Spells are being revamped to reflect all the changes to the system.
We're also greatly expanding the Crafting sections of the book
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Some skill costs have gone down. Some skill costs have gone up. You may feel cheated, even. But there's a reason behind every change we made.
We're not doing it to hurt you, annoy you, or drive you away. This isn't a punishment or a big middle finger to our loyal players. We love you guys!
No, these are necessary changes for game balance and stability, and to make the game easier to play and understand. We're doing it because the game has grown and in order for it to grow even more, we need to balance things out, clarify, and yes, change some things.
This is probably the last major change the rulebook will undergo. The rules needed a fresher take, but we're confident it's solid now. There will always be a need for slight changes, clarifications, and tweaks as we go along.
Yes, everyone has to rewrite their character. But think of it as a new outlook, a chance to make your character better than ever! A phoenix rising from the ashes. We hope the game is going to be even more fun and we can't wait to see you all at the next event!
