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Originally Posted by fable I'll just say this: the first "act" of SoZ is pretty boring thus far, with few characters to meet, hardly any conversation, identical (empty) tavern layouts, and random battles that add little flavor. By way of contrast, you really felt the life in BG 1 and 2, but here, everything feels static and simply placed to function in a stiff, uncreative game framework.

..and sadly it's pretty much that way throughout.

It really feels like a demo for the Overland Map.

"Quests" like the bounties are *work*, not fun.

Stick mostly to the Main Story quests, and then go out and explore as you want. It gives a better feel to the game.

Keep your level-grinding separate from your game playing. In other words set-aside some time each day for about 30 minute session(s) for "Whisp" hunting for Act 1, but do NOT *play* the game either immediately before or after these sessions.