It's the same creative minds recently coming off a very successful game. Similarities should not only be expected but welcomed. The problem here isn't with Larian's design choices, it's with the niche group that have a romantic idea of what Baldur's Gate "really means" and their irrational devotion to it. I'm hesitant to write that, since I am sure it will give rise to a fresh slew of indignation and I really don't have the wherewithal to engage. But whatever. Whine away.
The same engine, too. Similarities like this are to be expected. But people will see what they want to see and use it to justify the idea that "this isn't Baldurs Gate". Which is fine, everyone has their right to an opinion. I just get tired of hearing about it from people who have no interest in the game other than to criticize it.
