Wizards forced this on Larian, but Larian is still running with it.
Wasn't Larian signed precisely to make BG3? Whenever it was Wizards who approached Larian, or Larian who approached Wiz (I remember as the 2nd, but I can't remember if they wanted DnD or BG IP). Either way, both parties believe that Larian way is appropriate for BG IP.
Which I see a sense in it. As far as translating table-top to PC Larian has developed quite a novel and effective way of doing it. It's no wonder WotSC wants them to revive their most valuable PC IP.
The conflict comes from subset of fans who liked BG for being BG, and never wanted it to be more table-top-like multiplayer experience. And that player base is irrelevant. We are unlikely to generate more income then theotherBG/DnD/Divinity fanbase, Larian has their own design ideals, so they might not be the best fit to make BG-like BG3 in the first place, and if Wizards were interested in continuing BG IP more in line with what it was - they would have done so.
[shrug] I guess I am in the "I DON'T EVEN CARE ANYMORE" mood today.
