'Deal Breakers'?

[tomc]

I don't think I have any deal breakers. I have preferences, certainly, but I'm willing to try whatever gets published. I've liked most of what SJG has put out over the last 30+ years, and if SJ says it's good, then I'll at least try it out before forming a strong opinion.

As for preferences:

I'd like wizards to be more dangerous. Try thrown spells at -1DX for every two hexes to the target, and Trip and Drop Weapon have some teeth. If this means Wizard PCs need to start with a few less attribute points to give players a reason to choose fighters, that's fine with me.

I don't think all formulas need to be linear. It's okay with me if some options are "better" than others, as long as there are reasons to choose the "lesser" option occasionally.

"Balance" can have different meanings. I don't give the term much weight, because it's usually bundled with an idividual's play style and expectations. Everyone wants things to be simple, but no one minds added complexity in areas in which they're especially interested. Myself included. :)