I don't think we disagree as much as it might seem, Newtinmpls! It's really mostly the small stuff.
The thing that nags me about the intro, isn't actually the intro which I found quite enjoyable on its own merits and fairly well-done too! What annoys me, is how I would love to build up to Illithids, demons and dragons. Letting me experience just a taste of that and then smacking me in goblin country just seems so strange. I've had a couple traditional D&D campaigns start similar to this as well, none of which I've enjoyed.
I guess my point is simply that I just don't like seeing my dessert before I'm served my starter and main course...
