I mean was it? Or was it just one of those things they had to code in but which took time?
Definitely. In that Italian interview with Larian's lead designer, he specifically said that without fan feedback there would have been no reaction system like the one we now have.
Ah, didn't know that, thanks RQ
A definite result for feedback then. The game is so much better with than without them and I can imagine later on even better. I have to say I didn't enjoy the system in Solasta when I played because I chose a protection paladin and their casters used cantrips so much I was getting spammed with the pop ups all the time. What I like about BG3 is that the casters seem to use spells you might want to counter instead of a load of people using Sacred Flame. It makes it a more dramatic choice rather than constantly clicking no for a lot of battles.
