Yes! The start of the cursed lands don't play out how I thought they would. I was expecting more shadow/wraith attacks with deadly strength and max-hp drains. Instead, no level gatekeepers. The Underdark plays correctly, but mountain pass route is too easy.
That's actually a really good point. Not only was Halsin wrong about the underdark skipping part of the shadow curse and being the better choice... it's actually the opposite. The mountain pass is *FAR* easier. Especially if you skip the monastery.
