I tend to disagree. It SEEMS like a good idea until you actually experience it in game. It's just more pointless combat that eats up your time without adding anything to the story. I just replayed BG1, and having to fight a pack of dogs every time I traverse the map is such a drag. If you could get attacked while camping, you'll be praying for it not to happen. Not because you don't wanna fight, but because you want to get on with what you're actually doing.
At least until some version of "survival mode" with limited resting and food requirements are in, it's entirely pointless.
