One of my favorite parts of DOS1 was learning nearly every skill and then being able to use them at any time. I really dislike the memory concept. I'm a bit ambivalent about the APs in DOS2. I think it makes the game a bit too easy. I can do tons of stuff per turn, per character. I get that it goes both ways, and the enemies can really hammer my guys too, but I liked leveling up my guys in different ways in DOS1: Archers with speed and more AP, mages with more points in intelligence, etc. It also has a decidedly darker tone, feels a lot like Path of Exile story-wise. Again, ambivalent. I loved the jokey, steal as much stuff as you can with no consequences aspect of DOS1. I'm trying my best to enjoy the game--and I do--without wishing it were just a DOS1 expansion pack, but man did I love DOS1 and secretly I do just want it to be the same game with new spells and areas.