@Upper_Krust I did not vote on the kickstarter, but my idea is you release your baby as you feel it should look, your baby, your vision. Aim to have as little to no regrets.
Personally I do like the idea of the 3 books as per your post upthread.
From someone who has not purchased 5e24 this thread is VERY useful - not because of the OP but because as a neutral I can see how their critical assessment holds up against the replies - what parts are justified and what parts of the critique are just plainly biased.
Kelemvor intercedes, ruins Halaster's fun
HISTORY: Paladin of Kelemvor trapped in Undermountain where Halaster continually respawns him via the Clone spell for entertainment. Halaster has clones of almost the entire party (long story). In real-time the player has been playing an NPC, Maccath...
Setting lore matters when it can be used to further their characters' goals.
I suspect in a longer campaign it may become easier for them to leverage as more and more lore becomes available.
It's also useful for character creation...often enough players scour the setting lore to find something...
Neat ideas.
Yes, I only had Orlekto join but turn on Hekaton when Mirran appeared.
The amphitheater battle saw Hekaton + PCs (some in giant form) battling the gargoyles, Orlekto, Mirran and Stone Dragon Statue.
Iymrith only revealed herself later...before using her lair to divide the party.
I...
I get all you're saying...I just do not necessarily agree.
Things play differently at people's tables and that's a good thing I'd say. From my perspective as DM it is interesting when players go "off-script" - I find it presents interesting challenges to me, and it is not always quickly apparent...
That is quite unusual given that for starters
Zephyros has a tower not a castle like Lyn Armaal and the residents witnessed this;
That his arrival and disposition would not be threatening but instead curious and helpful; and
That his appearance (clothing and body) would not match the 4 cloud...