The idea just turns me off. Just a matter of personal taste. I'm not trying to ruffle anyone's feathers. I could go into specific reasons why I don't like the idea but while never having played the game it would be pointless.
I am sure that after playing the free demo of Beyond, you will change your mind.
Beyond Divinity is not a sequel of Divine Divinity but you will find in this game all the things you liked in DD and more.
Barta