Wow.

It’s…really different.

I can very much see why so many people are saying that it emulates a video game now.  It really does.  So far, though?  I gotta say I’m digging the changes a lot – especially for casters.  Gone are the days of only being able to cast 3 spells per day at first level.  Now you have “at will,” “per encounter,” and “daily” spells.

Yeah.

As far as the whole “you need miniatures” thing?  Yeah, you kinda do.  I already have a battle map and a box of plastic minis, and if I run out of those I have a whole jar full of change.  Problem solved.

I’m digging it, and I am very excited to take it out for a stroll with my gaming group.