What exactly is cheating about extra spell slots when you know enemies are CR and not level?
Within the context of the 5e rules for magic and magical availability which the player characters in this game abide by, and within the setting context of the Frogotten Realms, and the rules for magic and its availability as defined by current world lore, what CR of creature or caster has access to eight 1st level slots, six 2nd level slots and four 3rd level slots?
Name one.
That is the problem. It is a deliberate break in an established system which has impact upon the game and how it plays, and the challenge of an encounter, and the choice points which players and enemies alike may face. It is being done in ignorance and without any tact or understanding.
So "it's not lore friendly" is what's bothering you?
Have you met Larian? You are in for a rough time. Wotc are backing this so good luck with that. DM's choice is quite the mountain to climb. Dnd has lasted this long because DM's change things. Every table is different. Even Wotc change fundamental things like race stats, abilites, and core concept.
If you are adept as you claim then you should know lore is the least consistent aspect of Dnd as a franchise.
Make a topic and break down what bothers you if it means that much to you. Larian might see it and change things to your liking. You have done it before. What's one more.
Personally it has not bothered me so far so it's win/win for me.
