My main criticism is about what they won't change. I think there are many things in the game that are subject to change, but I'm also certain there are things they already decided will stay the same. I think, for example, that day and night cycle is something that unless they already decided to do, won't be in the game. So why not say it? Same goes for other aspects like reaction system. This silence serves them well, but I don't think it will continue to serve them well for long.
Yeah if they really have employees paid to read this forum and the sub reddit and so on... They should definitely have heard about some things a lot :
- wizard learning cleric spells - every class being able to cast through scrolls. - jump/disengage - free advantage - dual wield not working properly - companions that doesn't see each other and don't talk together - resting system (work in progress or not) - dipping cheese with candle - ready action / dodge / ...
What could be the marketing reasons not to give more informations about that ? Who cares about the "known issues" or the "work in progress" at GameSpot or IGN ?
About reaction I guess they cannot say because if they don't succeed at creating something better than now, they'll just leave it like that. What would be our reactions if they said "we're working on reactions" but then at release de have the same garbage mechanic than now ?
Same about D/N, they could try and keep their decision depending the success or not of their tests.
Bur I think they just don't realize the level of expectations about the game.
Breaking expectations would be better than "we're listening but you won't know what". I'd rather not to care about BG3 anymore because I'd realize that it won't ever met my expectations than keep hoping because there's nothing else to do...
