Status Updates From Land of Eem Core Rulebook

I love the setting, classes, races, artwork, but these character creation rules. Why!? On paper it looks simple but it's just tedious enough that it takes a bit of the fun away. Add a point here, then there, ok now let's take away some here. now a little more over there... Although my daughter's excitement plummeted, I still have high hopes for this rules book. Lots of potential!