time to get grease and fireball ready, I want my money's worth with hirelings.
You're entitled to spend your hard earned money how you see fit. When I choose a party based game my requirements are simple, give me the option to choose a fully customizable party, if not, you don't get my money! Plenty of other games coming out in the future which will provide that experience and I am happy to wait. Larian's current approach to custom parties is currently one foot in and one foot out. Either do it or don't, not this temporarily nonsense.