Micromanagement in BG2 is not hell, it's heaven.... It means full control because you can decide WHEN you want to take over control. In turn-based combat you are forced to take over control every round, there is no "automated" fighting option. That's the immersion breaker (and yes, it's the same thing with Fallout 1+2 and Arcanum).
And vampires are not that hard in BG2. Mind flayers and beholders are much worse, not to speak about liches like Kangaxx or dragons. But yes, combat in BG2 can be hard, especially if you are not well prepared. And being well prepared means that you have to rest often and that you have to buy stuff which neutralizes your weaknesses. That's just a part of the gameplay.
Btw my archer(s) always carry at least arrows +1 or +2, only changing to normal arrows when fighting against very weak enemies. But there is simply no point of not equipping them with good arrows. And having magicial weapons in your inventory for certain enemies is just part of the preparation for battle....
Last edited by LordCrash; 27/05/13 09:47 PM.
