Cautiously optimistic, by the sounds of it. Rps os the only Pc game site I frequent, although they can get a bit dug in with their viewpoints from time to time, their summaries of game flaws is the best there is.

Not bad!  Really, given the source, this is a pretty positive  Pre-Review .  I hope Adam Smith follows through on his thought, of buying Elemental: Fallen Enchantress, after the Beta 3 comes out on April 12.  Then he can follow up this "heads-up" article, with a more complete one.  Even if the latter article were not a total "Rave review", his observations/criticisms could still be a useful addition to the discussion.  After all, we are still talking about a  Beta  -- a lot can be accomplished between now and the Fall.  The more intelligent discussion, and feedback, the better ...