[rebel3_6_1]

First, I agree that there should be a Drow race. I mean, you see drow running around all over the place in the Underdark and Sendai's Enclave, not to mention Drizz't. Shouldn't it be possible to have a Drow in your party?

Second, I also agree that huge battles are a must. There is nothing more exciting to me than the feeling that I'm part of a large army and we're trying to beat the hell out of another large army. I also think there should be dragons again. Fighting dragons was one of my favorite things in BG2.

I don't think there really needs to be a great deal of new magic as the magic in BG2 & TOB was pretty extensive. Maybe just a few new spells for the people who want them. One spell I would like to see is an Improved Magic Missile that could launch more than 5 missiles.

As far as the story goes, I think that it's a pretty common fact that the main character from BG 1 & 2 is done. The best idea is definitely to have a new character start at level 1 that is connected to the Bhaalspawn Saga. I think it would be cool if the character from BG 1 & 2 left the astral plane and raised an army and beset the sword coast, destroying everything in his path. This could also accommodate the huge battles. You could be a recruit in the combined sword coast army being put together to stop the new God of Murder's army.

Something I would really like to see is revisits to old areas from BG & Icewind Dale. There should be some new areas, but you should also have business in old cities like The Ten Towns, Baldur's Gate, and Athlatka. Revisiting towns from previous games makes it feel more like a sequel than an unrelated game with the same name to sell more copies. Also, some of the main character's companions from BG2 should be mentioned at different times. Some of the younger ones could even be part of the Sword Coast Army to fight against him or something.

Anyways, those are just some ideas.(Sorry it's so long, I've just been dreaming about another great RPG like BG2 for quite awhile.)