Just because it is possible to use just 1 or 2 characters to beat the content isn't a reason for us not to have a talent like Lone Wolf. Many people prefer using fewer characters but don't wish to take a handicap. The Lone Wolf talent was fun because it provided a different style of play.
Isn't the "One Man Army" at level 8 essentially Lone Wolf? Except, it doesn't prevent you from having party members - it just scales the bonuses depending on how many you have.
One Many Army at level 8, with no party members, gives me:
- 70% increased vitality.
- +2 Maximum Action Points
- +2 Action Points Per Turn
The only thing it seems to be missing from the first game is 1 extra ability point per level up, and locking out a companion slot.
There is something that seems kind of strange about One Man Army though. The description reads:
A character with One Man Army receives a scaling bonus to Vitality, Armour, Memory, and other stats depending on the number of active player characters.
Looking at my character's stat sheet, the only bonuses I seem to be getting are the ones listed above. My armour and memory aren't increased at all.