I completely understand the frustration. Bg3 is neither hardcore D&D RPG nor hardcore action RPG nor hardcore strategic RPG.

I believe the DOS2 system is just so much fast and fun. Its a great mix of actionRPG/Strategy. It has balance issues, items issues etc..but its an addicting FAST system.

The problem with BG3 is that...Larian is trying to please everyone. I think since they went the D&D route, they should of done it 100% pure D&D.
They took this weird, approach on making the game 80% d&D and mixed in DOS2 easy of use, quality of life, beginner friendly approach...but to THESE PEOPLE the game is STILL hardcore difficult and weird. While for D&D people the game is LACKING difficulty and strategy.

How do you fix all of this? MORE CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS. Make the game 100% strategic D&D and scale it/dumb it down with tons of quality of life options for casual gamers.
-Want your spells reset after combat? Fine make it an option.
-What to hide just your minimap? Make it an option.
-Want original D&D creature stats and abilities? >option.
-Want base 75% success on die rolls?> option.

Larian Gameplay options are the most lacking aspect of all their RPGs. And since this IS "D&D" , its even more jarring.

Last edited by Count Turnipsome; 16/12/23 03:19 AM.

It just reminded me of the bowl of goat's milk that old Winthrop used to put outside his door every evening for the dust demons. He said the dust demons could never resist goat's milk, and that they would always drink themselves into a stupor and then be too tired to enter his room..