The game is hard if you play it like a DnD game. The game is easy if you cheese the hell out of it.
This right here is exactly my problem. I don't want to cheese fights by abusing jump, shove, or tiny movement exploits.
I don't want to be forced to "use the environment" for every battle. I want my fighter to fight and my Wizards to use their spells to beat the encounter.
Not drop a candle and ignite my sword on fire. lol, like what the hell is that??
Do you seek some advice with this problem?
I would advice you: Then dont. :P
I dont do any of those "abuses" you mentioned, my fighters are fighting, my casters are casting, and my enemies are dying ... everything works well. If they dont to you ... maybe check some guides, since there is solid chance you do something wrong. :-/
So funny enough, I spent a bit of time reading and watching guides today. And they actually all pretty much repeat what @Madscientist said. Abuse the jump mechanic, use consumables like barrels and grenades. Only one guide mentioned target prioritization. If you happen to know of any good guides, please let me know. Otherwise, the message is obvious, your fighter should be creating surfaces and shoving enemies.
I am reading things like "only send one party member into combat at first, then do the same for each other party member one at a time". Sounds like fun!
My guess is just like the comment right after yours, you've been playing this game a lot and have already memorized most of it so you can max out your characters and prepare ahead of time for all your fights.
Happy you are enjoying yourself, but I hope Larian is listening to constructive feedback from new players.
