Maybe you don't need to compare BG2 and BG3 because they are of different times? BG3 is not created just for BG2 fans. I'll tell you more, I've never played BG2 and I won't, because it's too old for me to get into it. BG3 is created not only for fans of the series, but also to attract new players. So I don't understand people who constantly compare a new game to a literally VERY OLD game, and expect same from it. Besides, I see that many people complain without even watching the first act. Wut do you mean 'Where in Faerun are we?' ??? You can find a map and Astarion will tell you how far you are from BG.
Also in my party Lae'zel and Astarion are very strong in melee. Although now there are not enough skills that would move you to the enemy, which complicates melee fight. So it's very strange for me to hear someone crying about melee. (btw gale dead 24 on 7 Q_Q)
