Meh? Really?
Something this basic and fundamental and, by your characterization, at best they've only become aware of it within the past day after months (at least) of design and playtesting?
At worst, they were aware of it, but (perhaps) hoped no one would notice.
If they have thought this through, designed it, and playtested it, then they shouldn't have to confab over it. They should be able to trot out simple and numerous examples of how it's all supoposed to work. I hope they do. After all, I just plunked down a considerble chunk of hard earned cash on the assumption that I would be getting a quality playable product--and by playable, I mean one not requiring house rules right out of the box in order to play. If they do not have a ready explanation, I'm more than a little peeved, and have every right to be.
So, I stand by my original post.
BTW, if the system doesn't work as published, I hope hey can come up with a good alterantive that doesn't cause a ripple effect requiring changes throughout the system...