D&D Next?

I just downloaded the D&D Next, play test kit from Wizards of the Coast. It is similar to a starter box set, just a little less. It is definitely a simpler system than 4e, very reminiscent of 1st edition. However I was looking for something similar to 4e, only lighter.

Magic and Magic Items

House Rules

One of the greatest things about 1e, 2e and 3.x was the various fun house ruled critical hit charts that were created.
Critical Hits