So, I've put about 6 hours into Icewind Dale 2. Great game so far. The usual horrible pathfinding aside, great iteration of the Black Isle engine. Nice BIG battles that cause force you into alot of strategy. Using the rogue to sneak and scout first, buffing and even setting up ambushes ... beautiful.
Makes me sad that NWN2 couldn't have been on par with this combat philosophy. It really takes me back to the Pool of Radiance days, where you have to rest/save after each and every battle because one misstep can cost you a lot of time/money.
I took a stock party and am thinking I made a mistake. Usually, I take 2 tanks, ranger/rogue, cleric and then two spell casters. Only have one spell caster in this party and it might not be enough. Maybe I can multi-class my rogue into a wizard.