You may not believe me, but there are really a lot of players who think that DnD system is bad/boring for video games, which is why Swen says that "you can't add everything from DnD". Because some of the players actually agree with him.
Coming from a computer RPG playing background and not a tabletop playing background (except for some Vampire: The Masquerade in high school), I do agree with them focusing on making a good RPG first and foremost... I've never had the opportunity to play tabletop DnD, but I understand the DnD rule set has gone through many revisions, versions and books over the years. It's a rich world, but its rules have adapted and changed over time and will continue to change. I doubt very much that 5e is the "holy grail" of DnD and it will stay frozen forever using those rules. Larian are just being a DM adapting some of the rules to suit their game... Personally, I'm happy to be along for the ride on this particular game with this particular DM and learn what THEIR rules are.
Originally Posted by Nyloth
For me, the story, the quest, and the characters are more important. And I like the way Larian writes, so I'm not worried.
Yes! I agree wholeheartedly. I'm sure they will do a wonderful job, and look forward to more characters/companions/content in future patches.
I am actually hoping the "beach surprise" is a new companion, and not a tentacled creepy brain.
