I'm disappointed with the turn-based combat decision. I've bought DD, BD and Divinity 2 (Ego Draconis and DKS). Loved supporting Larian and the series, but I do.not.like turned based games. I wish they had just started another franchise if they wished to go turned base. This will be the fist Divinity game I've skipped in over ten years.
If you've bought BD, you might as well like this game.
I know from your perspective that you'll keep a blind eye on the gameplay and focus on the story line. Hope you reconsider though. Are you in anyway going to skip DC (Divinity: Dragon Commander) also? It's a hybrid of mount and blade and Total War Series. RTS battles w/ active engagement on the battlefield and TBS campaign map.
