We should have received a third Baldur's Gate title built on an updated Infinity Engine and utilizing AD&D 2e (there was still so much more of that system to explore).
*sigh*
Completely agree.
I disagree. I love that BG3 is based on 5e. Much simpler and less homework. A lot of earlier versions were like homework. Lots of math and record keeping.
I seriously do hope Larian will do more D&D games. Even if they did more Forgotten Realms but stayed more true to the source - still hoping they surprise people on BG3 and nail it in the end.
There is so much less homework to do in a computer game though. Hardly any, really. One of the great benefits of computer games is that the computer gets to handle the lion's share for you.
Personally, I find the 5e ruleset in BG III to be rather sub-par. Bare-bones to the point that Larian is making all these houserules and gimmicky magical items to spice up the gameplay.
Some form of the 3.x ruleset would be vastly preferable, IMO. One thing I really miss about it is that the weapons and armor were much more diverse and interesting. That adds a whole level of flexibility to the game.
For my part, I wouldn't mind seeing more Larian D&D games. But no more BG. Nostalgia for the original Saga, the setting, characters etc drew me in like a Siren's call, but the reunion has been....bittersweet. The 5e Realms is not the Realms I fell in love with, the 5e ruleset is not one I prefer, and while a fun game with a lot of good things to say about it, BGIII just doesn't capture the feel of those old games to me.
