The fact that BG was a game where you could get stomped if you went in unprepared and/or with a poor understanding of its systems but you could also curb-stomp the encounter once you understood what was needed to deal with it was one of my favorite things about it, actually.

That said, EXTREMELY low level (1-2) has always been where D&D felt the most "MEH" in general, when it comes to balance (it's another story when it comes to immersion. In that sense it nails the "sense of danger" of "adventuring for the first time" perfectly).
it's just a matter of passing that threshold, really.

Last edited by Tuco; 24/06/21 03:46 PM.
Party control in Baldur's Gate 3 is a complete mess that begs to be addressed. SAY NO TO THE TOILET CHAIN