I posted this video in another thread but I think it has couple points that could contribute to the discussion we were having:
1)
11:10 - original concept for BG3 was a much larger game, which was scaled down as they got a better idea of the density of the game.
2)
28:27 - some mentions of new tools and processes required to build BG3. (also:
06:07)
3)
41:44 - on changes made to BG3 story throughout the development.
4)
43:26 - "when fans are wrong" aka. Not responding to some feedback. Sven specifically addresses playerbased desire for BG3 continuing development.
5)
47:55 - challenges of QAing a 100 plus hour long RPG like BG3.
6)
49:34 - importance of devs seeings other play their game.
