Except they had a really nice manual that (tried to) explain at least the basics. If i remember correctly it was a two part thing with volo and elemeninster taking turns in explaining stuff.
Oh no, I don't mean UI and / or mechanics. I had some prior exposure to DnD at this point, so this was not a problem.
I mean the story. I felt like a (supposed) protagonist whom both earth and sun are revolving around, but with a complete memory wipe.
Now that, I will say, is odd to me. I also don't like that the game just sort of decides your background. Human? Baldurian. Drow? Menzoberranzan.
Why not have a list of options at character creation like Neverwinter Online? Let players pick where their character is from and at least some sort of basic background based on the background they chose.
Example: I choose Outlander and Icewind Dale. Game gives me a basic background. You are a wanderer from the north, originally from the lands near the Spine of the World. Your travels brought you to Baldur's Gate, only to be abducted from the streets when the nautiloid past over...
... Or whatever. Just something to at least give you an idea of who you are and where you came from.
