This game is going to be a disappointing, buggy mess. And then you'll have to wait an extra 2 more years after release for them to overhaul and do a Definitive Edition.
If I were guaranteed that BG3 hit its full potential, I’d be willing to wait half a decade.
I agree that DOS2 has issues even after all this time. I quit halfway through because of all of the low impact admin involved with leveling up.
But I really like 5e. Even if EA doesn’t improve the game that much, I’d still play it as a fun tactical spell ‘em up.
Having many genuinly different permutations greatly improves replayability of the game, be it fully or partially. I assume many people will appreciate replayability. I think Larian should be applauded, not derided, for taking that aspect of making an RPG seriously.
While I understand the appeal of how reactive Larian RPGs can be, that aspect doesn’t do all that much for me. I find the variations boil down to fight or no fight. Also, most of the game time revolves around combat. Therein lies replayabilty for me. As long as party members are restricted, my playthroughs will all feel the same.
