In summary, if the rest of the game (I'm currently level 3, just a few XP from level 4 which iirc requires 6400 xp) holds true to what I've experienced thus far, it'll be a fun game. The choices one has to make are compelling. Do I want to be a generalist or a specialist ?? The game is flexible enough IMO to accommodate all types. Is the game good enough to make me leave my current game ? That's a good question. I have a lot of time invested in my current game (Asheron's Call). I'd loathe giving up my two main characters. For me, the game would not draw me away from my characters in Asheron's Call. But for those who are looking for something different or a good reason to drop their current game, RoE can easily be *that* reason. It's that good and it's friendly to all skill levels.
My unofficial rating is 4 out of 5 stars. It's already shaping up to be a great game. It'll be on my watched game list so I will have something handy should I switch games and/or expand to newer games in the future.