D&D Fourth Edition - Elves

So apparently during the Christmas holiday Wizards posted an article about the new 4e Elves over on their website. Since that link requires an account, here's a brief summary of what the new elves look like:

Elf - Racial Traits
Average Height: 5' 7"-6' 0"
Average Weight: 100-130 lb.
Ability Scores: +2 Dexterity, +2 Wisdom
Size: Medium
Speed: 7 squares
Vision: Low-light

Languages: Common, Elven
Skill Bonuses: +2 Nature, +2 Perception

Elven Weapon Training: You gain proficiency with the longbow and the shortbow.
Wild Step: You ignore difficult terrain when you shift (even if you have a power that allows you to shift multiple squares).
Group Awareness: You grant non-elf allies within 5 squares a +1 racial bonus to Perception checks.
Elven Accuracy: You can use elven accuracy as an encounter power. Reroll an attack roll. Use the second roll, even if it's lower.

Wild Step, Group Awareness, and Elven Accuracy made me think "hey - they're making the game more like Heroscape." This impression is only enhanced by the Speed being given in "squares" instead of feet. Generally, I like the approach though it slides D&D one step closer towards being a "miniatures game with roleplaying" instead of a "roleplaying game with miniatures". As I've said before, I have no intention of jumping to 4e anytime soon, but these previews do pique my interest.

(Also I quite like the fact that they've eliminated racial penalties for attributes. As long as they balance things appropriately this is a good thing. I'm curious to see what kinds of perks the humans get since they don't generally get ability bonuses though.)