Stunts add just a little more pizzazz with mechanics for those who need rules.

For me, it allows a pretty open character development with class levels, but doesn't make it seem like you need a calculator. I like the power point based magic system. Like first edition, Stunts make action a little more dynamic vs the roll to hit. While d&d can be descriptive in narrative combat,

Calendar marked.

I do love cresh. But the idea of an all black mana VV deck full of assassins is going to be fun.

The Poppy War was a tough one for me to make it through as well. The school vibe was my hang up. Just had a lot of similar things to another book series. Dragon Republic gets better.

Yeah, that sucks! I've had similar situations like that as well.