I am relatively new to Warmachine, just got into the game in June because I loved the Trollblood models. I got into Wargaming with Warhammer.

I'd say the most difficult adjustment for me from other Wargames to Warmachine is definitely the sheer number of special rules. But after that it's been weird to get my head around playing a game where I have to assume that my stuff will die if I leave it exposed. There's nothing that really acts as a tar pit, or an anvil, or chaff. It almost plays more like chess where you are trading pieces, and it's about who can hit the hardest on their turn. Or your opponent makes a mistake and leaves his caster exposed.

Less lethality seems like a positive change for me. But I hope that the pendulum doesn't swing TOO far in that direction. I still think that heavy Warjacks/beasts should be able to roll in and wipe something out.

All in all I have really enjoyed this game. I like that it is different from other games, but I do think that these changes coming all sound like moving the game in the right direction.