Well they could just implement one of the weaker items that are just as prominent as Crom or Carsomyr. Ankheg armour comes to mind. And this can be extended to any item of the BG series, really, including the pantaloons. Couldn't they technically add any strong weapon and just make it a +2?
This also includes characters, locations or quests. Many characters are likely alive and kicking. Or their descendants. Wasn't Minsk somehow transported in time or something? I read something online. Or maybe Valygar's sphere travels in space AND time. There are a bazillion of ways how they would make people feel right at home.
One current issue people have is that the gameplay is very divinityesque and apart from the general world, nothing reminds players of the first two games, which is a grave oversight in my book. I mean even the source material has changed heaps from the 2nd edition it seems. Nothing really screams BG, as of now that is and this rightfully grinds the players' gears.
