Last time I love a game as much as I love BG3 was 20 years ago but don't tell BG1 and 2 were worse at everything because you are objectively wrong
I am sorry because I'm gonna say exactly that. BG1/2 is objectively worse than BG3 on everything else except for story which are highly subjective.
Your complain is absolutely valid regarding BG3 misc design, but if you notice, those are personal gripes. It's not objective flaws such as "Act 3 is a buggy mess".
Here are objective criticism and flaws in both BG1/2:
1. What's the difference in dialogue between 1 Charisma character and 18 charisma character? 99% identical. 2. What's the difference between Cleric Player and Rogue player within the dialogue/options which can alter their experience (outside of combat)? None. 3. Are there are more fingers in my hands than there are dialogue checks in BG1/2? Yes.
Does this mean BG1/2 is worse game ever exist and their fans should be dragged up to be executed in a guillotine? Absolutely not.
Nothing will ever change the fact that BG2 *was* a masterpiece and RPG to this day has evolved *from* it. But please put BG2 to your (in general, not specific individual) warped standard which you has put BG3 in. You'll find the same flaws and bad design and likely worse.
You are totally confusing objective data and subjective criticism/flaws as proven by the quote and your answer to Niara.
To be honnest it is really hilarious to read that "the greater number of lootable vase in BG3" is "definitely a thing that make BG3 better". Don't get me wrong I'm glad it is something you enjoy... But I've seen A LOT more complaints about inventory management and looting in BG3 than I read complaints about the lack of checks in dialogs in 2 games that were released 20 years ago.
I could even say that inventory management and looting is even more enjoyable in those 2 old games than in BG3^^ But sure it is subjective... exactly like your definition of a "better" role playing game.
I initially planned to give you objective data too but to be honnest it looks totally useless to talk with you and I'm done with endless discussions about BG3^^ BG3 is an awesome game but it's a very poor representation of the world in which it takes place... Which is at least as much important to me than "dialogs checks" to be a "better" role playing video game.
