Just because a certain part of the audience won't use an option doesnt mean it shouldn't be included. The game has lots of options thst vast majority of players won't use. That's a weak argument. Adding the option of '5e Standard Rules' does not harm those who dont want to use it all. In fact, Im sure more people will use that option than those who would choose the hardest mode, play certain races, certain classes, or romance certain characters.
Also saying modders will do it is not helpful. I'm not paying modders 100$. I'm paying Larian 100$. They matter, mods don't... even if I do use them since modders owe me crap.
Larian did make the claim originally that the game would be 95% 5e compliant. They seemingly failed to live up to that (though the game can still be fun as most dnd crpgs dont). It's one of multiple reasons I was and am looking forward to bg3.
So, yeah, I dont expect it, but it be hella nice if they added the option for a 'dnd 5e standard' mode.
Heck, heres a pie in the sky never gonna happen suggestion: Optional modes to play in 2e like the originals or even a 3e mode. Those are over the top wishes, but asking for a more hardcore 5e mode isn't.
Options are always good, and larian brags about options fir bg3.
