LOL.
Fun comment from one of those that always refuse to hear and admit differents opinions and feelings^^
Selective memory, man. When it's just matter of opinion (loot, 4 vs 6 party, origin characters), I call it for it what it is (ability to choose your preference). When it's a load of vacuous nonsense like "this isn't BG3", I call it for what it is.
"It has a strong identity to capture", that was what you were answering

Please chek all the threads/titles on the forum before saying "Like a few who have come before you, I don't think you have any clear idea on what you're talking about. ".
Everyone who says "it's not a BG game" know why he saying it... Whatever your opinion about certain specific elements...
You could read this topic again to focus on their arguments => more like BG, less like DoS... This is the thread and you're one of those who deflected it.
You made this post/thread:
http://forums.larian.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=662162&page=1If things like this are what is meant by "more like BG" then I don't think anyone will have a problem. Some of the features on that list are already in (loot), some are out (open world), and a lot of them are being talked about in separate threads (Origins, Day/Night, Romance, etc). The problem with vague terms ("feel") and phrases ("more like BG") is that they can encompass a lot of things, some ridiculous (avoiding beaches and sandy shores?!), some that just won't be in the game (2D environments and/or a strict isometric camera), and some that are feasible, but still unlikey (RTwP).
The best thing to do is stop using vague terms and phrases and not just compile a list as you did in your post, but make distinct threads on a given subject, as has been done with a number of the features on your list. It does absolutely no good to use vague terms and phrases and might even be counterproductive.