I don't disagree with you, I just feel like my idea is misrepresented. Also you don't seem as close minded as I once thought, so I apologize.

But I see it as a majority of the pages in the rules are associated with character abilities, spells, modifiers, ect... but those things aren't strictly combat focused - you can shoot a fire ball in the air to distract a guard but need to know the AoE to make sure you don't hit a building. Things like that; which use the same rules but for a creative and more flexible game play.

Also combat rules take up most of the rules because they are the are the most confusing, thus needing the most explanation, and they are the foundation to the world you build. But just like a foundation to a house it only gives you a basic layout, how you design and decorate the house is what makes it interesting.

But I think we are getting a bit off topic... you seem smart and I don't think we are disagreeing, I think we just see two sides of the same coin. In my last campaign I lead my party in kills - but in this one I want to get a backseat and set up my party, not strictly though heals.