Are two words which accurately and concisely describe NWN2. Of course my computer could do with a new graphics card and me deleting some stuff, but really, NWN2 isn't really pretty or smooth enough to justify either the high specs or the bloody ridiculous 16 GB of space it takes up. Playing the wonderful Dark Avenger Series  is almost impossible, especially chapter 2 with its more crowded areas. Though I'm determined to complete it, as currently it has no equal in terms of roleplaying, story, NPC interaction and development (7 companions so far, 1 more to come, with a working influence and roster system) and general awesome. Despite the cheesy name it is very well written. Of course both Howls in the Dark and Harp & Chrysanthemum  also focus on story and character development, but are a little too linear and not quite up to Dark Avenger's high standard. Asphyxia looks very promising as well.

Promisingly, Storm of Zehir looks like it will have companion interaction and development. Though not to the same extent as MotB. Still, I'm more optimistic now than I was. Also, I am impressed by the fact that Obsidian responds to its fan base and answers direct questions with a direct answer. Unlike Bioware of course.

Finally, I've been going through The Whisper Queen's Daughter, and while it has viewpoint issues, an abrupt change of tone, a rushed ending and some flat dialog, I am quite happy with it, I like most of the description, I think that my characterisation is better than I'd thought (especially Primrose and Lilith. Alex needs work, and Justin's rather dull), and I like a lot of the imagery I use.