players might not actually like the way they play, they could simply have no choice.
I would dare to once again say that this is nonsence ... I mean sure, there could be "some" players unable to think outside their box, so they adapt to system they hate instead of going around it ... teoreticaly, but i still have troubles imagine it. O_o
You used high ground as example ... I would say that high ground specificly can be easily overcome ... by Arrows or roaring thunder, misty stepp and thunderwave, void bulbs (wich are surprisingly effective, when used on edge ... not even sure if there is a change to resist their pull), stealthing and shoving (wich have 100% chance for success), thorn Whip if you are Druid ... and i bet i forgot some options. I mean, there is quite a lot options for us to use ... how is that possible that so many people believes that everyone choosed "do what i hate and complain on forum"?
None of that has anything to do with data analyzing or thinking outside the box. You're just listing consequences of overpowering high ground i.e. what else became mandatory or overpowered with it. High ground and it's consequences IS the box in BG3.
And, respectfully, I think it's you who can't see outside your own bubble where you must relentlessly argue with everyone and everything.
