While this whole title got off to a rough start, its current incarnation is a pleasure to read, especially the articles on economics. My players are of the sort that demands this type of realism at times, and it's nice to have such things already set out. "How much wine can I grow on 6 1/2 acres?" "How much income do I get from my peasants?" "What do you mean these guys don't trade in gold?!?"

If you were one of the nay-sayers who judged the whole title based on its first issue, give it another look. It's starting to get its footing, and I believe there is more goodness to come down the line.