Originally Posted by RagnarokCzD
This, my friend, is called Satire ...
Satire (from the Latin (lanx) satura - omnipotence) is a designation for a work of art, especially a literary one, using comicism, ridicule, caricature and irony to criticize shortcomings and negative phenomena. wink
(Source: Wikipedia)
The problem with "satire" is that it works only if your "humorous implication" has some merit and reflects reality.
Which is why your attempt falls flat on in its face.

You are accusing the opposing faction of a behavior that is instead typical of your side of the barricade.

Most of the criticism about what Larian changed is focused on the negative impact these decisions have on the flow of the combat.
Most of the defenses on the other hand are based on some variation of "I don't really understand the consequences/care about them, but I'm fine more or less with everything and I trust Larian with my life".

I would bet significant sums that if Larian tomorrow published a community update along the line of "We were experimenting with ideas but they turned out horribly wrong, a complete disaster, so now we are reverting all of them" none of the usual suspects always in first line to defend these "custom rules" would stick to defend them.
Hell, in fact I can already see the attempt to spin the narrative happening: "See? We told you that they know their job and would make the best decision in the end!".

Also, as others already explained there are entire class mechanics that break down when you change some rules of engagement, so "I don't really understand what's the problem with this change" can be excused as honest ignorance at first, but when you keep ignoring any argument that goes into the details of why something doesn't work only to repeat the same thing it becomes nothing less than disingenuous.

Last edited by Tuco; 11/06/21 03:48 PM.

Party control in Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete mess that begs to be addressed. SAY NO TO THE TOILET CHAIN