My intent was not to exaggerate, though I do tend towards the dramatic.
My core message is this: Swen mentioned in the first livestream that a game series that is historically RtWP was going turn based because it is more faithful to 5e. Now that EA is here, none of this feels like 5e. It feels like DOS.
I am not a rules purist. But if the intent of BG3 is supposed to be more than the cynical use of a revered brand name to make DOS3, then the spirit of the gameplay needs to change.
I am enjoying the companions a lot more now, but still feel like good natured or light hearted additions would help immensely.