The others did bring up all the arguments against origin characters. I just want to emphasize again, how D&D is all about creating a character, not playing some pregen.
This is so important. I liked DOS2, even without having "my own" character. I think there are many good RPGs out there where your character is at least somewhat predetermined. But those games are not DnD. DnD is about creating my own character for me. Its as if The Elder Scrolls 6 would have a Geralt like main character and not the player's choice.
And I too think that the approach trying to "have it both ways" is dangerous as it takes time and ressources, which are finite in a project like this. Its neither fish nor meat. I do hope for the best, as I really like to play my Custons and not get shafted on Story.
