I see a heck of a lot of people posting requests for LESS D&D mechanics in a game that is literally part of the D&D franchise. Personally I think this title needs to follow the 5e ruleset even more strictly. From what I've played, the title doesn't seem to stick well to the traditions of Larian or D&D. It sits in the middle somewhere, not satisfying the hunger for either one. I get that some people might prefer BG3 as a more traditional video game, but that's quite a snub to the franchise it takes place in. As a fan of both DOS and D&D I would very much like to see this game stick to what it calls itself: D&D. This is not DOS3 or some other original that Larian is creating, its an established IP with established rules and mechanics; so use them. Not doing so would be as nonsensical as releasing DOS3 as an over the shoulder action-rpg. I get that not everyone wants to play in the D&D ruleset, that's fine; there are plenty of other games without D&D branding to play.

There may be people making that argument that it's impossible to achieve the true feel of D&D in a video game because there's no dungeon master. To them I ask, have you ever read an official adventure module? There's enough info jam packed in those things that the game practically runs itself. Combine that with a half decent program to manage player decisions and you've basically got an AI DM to run the whole adventure. Sure player's will come up things you never would have imagined or implemented into the game in a million years, but I think you'll find them quite forgiving when it comes to that. Far less so, when it comes to the core heart and soul of the game not being true to its branding.


TL;DR,

Please adhere more strictly to the core rules and mechanics that make D&D what it is. This isn't DOS3.