The turn-based mod in PF:K implemented the "surprise rounds" mechanic of the Tabletop very nicely, indeed (Even the part where all surprised creatures are flat-footed if they do not have uncanny dodge or something like that)
Since you move in real-time before the combat starts it gives you the opportunity to surprise your enemies and set up ambushes yourself, for a change (and vice-versa), making exploration classes and sneak skills more useful. The previous gameplay showed that you can do that in BG3, and I´m happy about it.
I just hope you can shout to the enemies "You have been waylaid by enemies and must defend yourself" before you get the jump on them XD
I think MP players of BG3 are gonna like the group initiative a lot.
Another news is that they finally changed the third-person narrator due to negative feedback. It seems they are listening.
The good news is that Sven said they are on schedule for August 2020 and we`ll have new gameplay footage soon.
Last edited by _Vic_; 13/06/20 08:28 PM.
