Is Baldurs Gate climbing steam sales chart up to the top-2 positiom after they showed the bear stuff a good enough data?
What this has to do with the mechanical changes discussed in this thread?
Sure. It means that this is much more in demand than the coherence of game systems. It means it very likely made and makes more money on with other stuff like romance etc. The whole fact that they focused on romance, identity, freedom, customization while showcasing gameplay with the highest level of incompetence in their own game - indicates what is the actual main selling point of the game, not its rules or game design.