It's easier in the beginning, but it gets more complex. The Black Cove got harder, but I used my brain and won after a few tries. I think it can be easy if your group is well-balanced. I have a knight(leader, fighter, Witcher), a Wizard (Pyro- and Geomancer) Bairdotir (Marksman and Air-magic) and Madora (fighter and healer) in my group and it gives me the chance for wide variety of tactics. But I need those. With Jahann in the group, I would get my butt kicked, I'm really sure.
The old game was way easier, but I'm an 200 hours -veteran, so I'm biased, but like I said my group is wellbalanced and 'Im still in Cyseal. If it gets harder from there, I will not complain^^.
Little tipp for everyone at the Black Cove: take some oil barrels, sneak into the area with the pirates, put them into the middle of the room, and then make them follow you. Use a fireball or an explosive arrow and your victory is almost certain.
Last edited by Zelon; 05/11/15 11:54 AM.