Originally Posted by Ikke
Here is an idea: make switching weapons have a cost. It is more immersive. It requires advance planning. It can cause discomfort if you are caught bringing a knife to a bowfight. All good to have!

See eg https://forums.larian.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=839854 for discussion on this point.

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