OK, I am just a tad biased, but actually seeing it in hard copy is wonderful. The first thing that strikes me is that it is several worlds away from Hero Wars -- clearly written, properly edited, clean layout, and while the trade paperback format was a cute idea, it didn't really help make the rules any easier to use, and the return to standard size is very welcome.
Lots of lovely new art, too: Markku Silvennoinen, who (amongst other things) did the 'homeland' pictures, to illustrate typical characters of the main cultures, has done a wonderful job. (Though of all the various pieces of art, I think the 'man being caught in rain of fishes' is in many ways my favourite for sheer whimsy value!)
Looking good...
All the best
Mark
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