I agree with every bit of that. Also, keep in mind that this is NOT an "open world" game. It's very very linear. Meaning, you HAVE to do something before you can do something else. But I have no problem with that whatsoever. The story line dictates that and it's acceptable by me. My point is... just don't forget that!

I'd like to close by quoting Bellegar's famous last rhyme:

"Cursed be the mother that bred thee!
The wench must have been a hell-spawned banshee!"