Bg2 did not have empty spaces. And, no way are Bg3 items gonna be better than bg2 items. I'm not gonna hold my breathe on that one. Bg3 companions won't be even.50% as good as bg2 companions. And, well see it how they do Minsc and Jaheira.

I expect bg3 to be fun in its own right much like the Dos games, bit unless I'm pleasantly surprised it will not come close to being as legendary as bg2. Pretty no much rpg is capable of that. BG2 and FO2 are the pinnacle of crpgs. NWN with its entire package is part of the Holy Trio Of CRPGs.

I'll be satisfied if BG3 enters my top 10.