So far, I really like it.
Quick question: I don't understand the difference between spending XP for Attribute increases and buying the Attribute-increasing talents. It seems that buying a talent that gives a +3 to an attribute is way more cost-effective than spending 10 XP times the next attribute point. What am I not seeing here?
The talent grants you +3 to specific attribute checks (e.g. if you take the Improved dexterity ability, you will get +3 when sneaking, searching for traps, scaling sheer surfaces).
If you improve the DEX attribute, you get multiple benefits:
+1 to attribute checks (so similarly sneaking, searching for traps, scaling sheer surfaces)
+1 to saving throws (breath, mechanical traps - mind, there is a talent that grants +3 to these too, Improved dexterity saves)
+1 to Def
+1 to ranged weapon attacks
In other words, the attribute increases a lot of different stats, while the talent allows you focused increase in a specific area.
