Who cares if it’s a departure from the originals - they are 20 odd years old and for their period they are classics and held as a pinnacle - for that time.
Some of you people need to let it go & try enjoying a new experience from one of today’s top rpg studios. Larian
Are watching & will make changes to produce the best version of their vision of a d&d game.
No before I get hit with the fanboy tag I’ve never played dos1 or dos2 - but I’m loving the game already & are hoping with a lot of feedback things like surfaces etc will get modified ...( I have played rpgs for many years now & early tabletop d&d through till about 3rd edition)
We are the beginning of a long journey - leave bg 1&2 in their place in history and look forward to an updated & ohhh gosh yes different .....yes I know many struggle with change ...version.
Just enjoy the fact it’s d&d and if it goes well more will follow in it’s footsteps...either that or try solaster crown of the magister...oh no wait ....that has 4 party members too which as we know is illegal.