After mulling it over for a good while, I'm starting to see the picture. I have no choice but to trust that the system works when used properly until I have a chance to try it out.

That sorta sends me off to another topic. Does it not seem like the new system is forcing a certain battle tactic, while punishing anything else? Meaning, it seems like I'm being faced with a decision to either always utilize self combos or become effectively worthless in battle. Hopefully those non TP-based abilities will flavor it up enough to keep combat from feeling so one-dimensional.