Originally Posted by sublimeclown
Originally Posted by etonbears
No, most players of book-and-dice based RPGs routinely change rules to suit themselves. This was always positively encouraged by the inventors of D&D and other early RPGs.

I should have specified I was talking about video game RPGs. I completely understand that rule customization is a fundamental part of TTRPGs. I have DMed several times.

I'm fine with options as long as the core game is balanced and fun without needing to utilize any of those options. I know that "fun" is subjective but that's what games are supposed to be and the goal that Larian should be striving for smile

Sure, but it is the subjectivity that causes so many problems with videogames. I already know I will enjoy BG3 whether or not it meets all my preferences. But reading some of the vitriol spewed at BG3, I'm not sure everyone could enjoy it without customization. And that's leaving aside the subjective nature of words like "challenge" and "balance" which also tend to inflame passions! smile