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how the spell matrices will function in the new edition? in the ed4 talent matrix database it is written as "special". Are they like durability now, developing automatically?

nevermind, i have found mataxes's post about it: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1194

2) what is "patterncraft"?

Replaced Read/Write Magic, basically. Along with the reading of magical runes & learning spells, the new book calls out uses expanded on in the magic chapter:
"Other functions of this talent include identifying spells (Difficulty equal to the Dispel Difficulty, with a +4 bonus if it is from the adept’s discipline), designing new common magical items and thread items, and creating signature spells."