Solasta has shown that the idea that 5e rules aren't fun or workable in videogame format without massive changes is false. The problem is not the 5e rules, but Larian's lack of faith in their own ability to make a fun game using 5e rules insted of the ones they had success with in the past.
A "like post" feature would really be useful on this forum, especially in this suggestion & feedback subforum. I agree with the whole post, but especially with what I've quoted here.
