I appreciated how Bioware had a nice variety of races in BG 1 and BG 2. All the core races from 2e were well represented with the gnomes, halflings, and dwarves being some of the most well liked companions (though the three gnomes were all jokes, but at least they were fun jokes).
We don't get that in this game. But, on the other hand, there are just a ton of playable races now. It is much harder to have them all represented well. There were only six core races in 2e AD&D.
Though Bioware cheated slightly by still have a Drow and Tiefling character (a pre-horned 2e version).
Agreed! But Jan was a treasure, annoying all companions as much as annoying the player!
Just give me a drunken dwarf stereotype and I will be happy. Loved Khelgar from NWN2 and while a stereotype in the beginning, he could be pushed to become a monk what was fantastic!
Jan was great and if you talk to him a few times, you get that his sillyness was often for show.
I like dwarf companions, but not the drunk, please - I hated Oghren with passion.
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