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Does anyone know why there is no scale printed on the world maps in the CRB and LOWG? I can use the maps from 1e as references, but a scale seems like it should be a standard feature of maps.

Interestingly, when Paizo first split from WoC 3.5 rules, they streamlined many of the rules that played superfluously, such as their new perception skill which incorporated spot, search, etc. But these rules seem to do the opposite and introduce variations of skills and feats that could mostly be attributed to an already existing mechanic or nerfed class ability. One of my least favorite aspects of newer RPGing is the lack of RPing. I have a character a long time ago that was a 'vigilante' type with alter-ego and all the necessary skills and feats to pull it off. 90% of the fun was the role playing and a DM who encouraged it.
I am a long-time Champions GM as well and see a lot of parallels to those rules, which are great. But for me, I would encourage players and DMs to embrace role playing again and using the already burgeoning class archetypes to create unique viable characters.