I very much agree with the first post by Wolfenring in this thread.
there is simply too much flashy visual effects and childish extras...even for the main market of this game, which is young gamers.
I feel that the DOS series has great mechanics for 3D action combat, turn based, with elemental effects.
That...we could only dream with, back in the days of BG1 and 2.
But...all the good things developed here get mixed up with excessive flashes, barrels, gold, items to trade, economic trading up...
I mean...the characters are supposed to be heroes, not Merchants...
Maybe if Larian teams up with Lord of the Rings folks, the result would reach its potential for story and gameplay mechanics, combined.
At a cost of freedom to explore?! maybe...possibly...but honestly...I would trade some of the freedom for more focus on the main story, characters and flow.
