Elements vs Energy types (pp. 46-48)

[Tamago]

I noticed that the Abjuration School grants resistance to "an element of your choice," as well as "elemental immunity." The Evoker gains "Elemental Wall" and "Elemental Power." Curiously, the "Elemental Power" ability affects the energy resistance of creatures.

Does this mean that elements and energy types are the same now? Or will there be both, a la Arcana Unearthed? Or is this just a typo?

[Evil Genius]

Tamago wrote:

I noticed that the Abjuration School grants resistance to "an element of your choice," as well as "elemental immunity." The Evoker gains "Elemental Wall" and "Elemental Power." Curiously, the "Elemental Power" ability affects the energy resistance of creatures.

Does this mean that elements and energy types are the same now? Or will there be both, a la Arcana Unearthed? Or is this just a typo?

I hope not, because I really don't see force or sonic energy to be a base element like fire (though, 3rd Ed never really captured the other three elements very well)... I think the typical 3.5 elements are cold, fire, and electricity.

[Jason Bulmahn]

Elements and energy are not the same. This is a minor typo that I will have corrected in the next release.

Sorry for the mix up.

Jason Bulmahn
Lead Designer