Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - Suggestions & Feedback How to make everyone happy ?

I absolutely adore DOS2.

But this feels more like Divinity: Baldurs Gate 3, rather than Baldurs Gate 3.

I can understand people liking DOS1 and 2 and thus they are looking forward for BG3. But it would do a disservice to the game if they don't go full in with the 5e/DnD theme to make a proper BG game. Instead of essentially divinity with DnD aspects which this has been. (or bolted on. its clear that the divinity engine is well, obviously made for divinity ruleset. And the 5e ruleset is bolted on)

Don't get me wrong, BG3 is a ton of fun and is really well made. DOS2 is a lot of fun too! But there's way too much Divinity in it, and I'd love to play more divinity when DOS3 comes out. Or well, Divinity Fallen Heroes? I'm hyped for that. But with Baldurs Gate 3 I'd like to play a DnD game should that make sense. This is more of an issue for folk who come in expecting a DnD game but getting... something that's not entirely that? I got a friend who doesn't really care for DOS1 or 2, but is a big DnD dude. Massive FR nerd. He is more angry than anything with BG3 for a big list of reasons. Which are understandable.

If you make a Dungeon and Dragons game, you are marketing that you are making a DnD game. It doesn't matter what you previously made. The experience of making that (cRPGs) is useful, yes. And shows. Even my angry friend acknowledges that the cRPG aspects are good. But the DnD aspects are sorely lacking. Too much of Divinity shows through as was feared.

Rather than a BG1 or BG2 game, both of which are heavily outdated, I'd much rather play a 5e game (even though I prefer 3.5e). All I'm really asking for, all many folk seem to be asking for. BG3, not DOS3 or D:BG3. Those are essentially memes on here but they do capture the sentiment quite well.