@LD88 I don't agree that Larian currently needs to add many magic items make up for the fact that there's a lvl4 cap. All the encounters in EA are doable with a level 4 party not using any magic items. Magic items make these combats easier, sure, but they aren't required. And if they raise the level cap, magic items will make combats even easier.
@KillerRabbit I be mostly fine if there were ~the same number of magic items (there are already >40 items, which is plenty.), but may of their abilities were changed to be more unique and less powerful, with more history
-More/same # of items that give +1 to specific skill checks, ability to cast guidance/speak with dead/dancing lights, all the Absolute items, boots of web walking, boots of haste (good reward for a quest, especially since you can return the boots for a gameplay benefit)
-less weapons/armors that give straight +1 to AC/attack rolls (boring and pretty powerful: worst of both worlds). Especially in shops.
-less OP items like the magic missile amulet. Or the same number, but 5-10x more expensive
