I also need to set the record straight here on something else. I don't "hate" BG3. Yes it's possible I may have phrased it that way in a post here or there, but that's purely rhetorical and figurative. I strongly dislike certain aspects of BG3, but don't hate the game as a whole. That word "hate" is used far too loosely in today's society, and that bothers me greatly. "Hate" is a very powerful word, and should be used sparingly so that it doesn't lose its impact when used in appropriate contexts.
This also means I most certainly do not hate Larian (or their devs). I definitely consider their writing to be poor/lame, but in general I do believe Larian is a game studio that genuinely strives for innovation, and I like that about them very much. And I continue to hold out the hope that some day they will make a game that I like and which I will thoroughly enjoy playing.
I think, people like different things. In general, there is no right or wrong. Either a story or a character speaks to you or not. My favourite DA game is actually 2, because I liked Hawke, I liked the general story and the npcs were pretty strong, even the unlikeable. Many people would not see it that way and that is absolutely ok.
I like, that smaller studios like Larian or the Elden Ring studio are successful and getting more attention and that they use that to put the fingers on the problems of the modern gaming industry.
