Yes, that's what I'm doing. It took alot for me to stick with 2 as that comes off as my least favorite (out of part 1,2, and 3 that I played).
Part 1 had side quests (pretty much constantly) to do while your character developed. In Trials By Fire there are plenty of days where there is nothing to do but practice fighting in the arena or practice spells in a hallway. Ya I do go out and kill creatures but I am constantly struggling with my weight and the amount of coin I have.
I'm sure my problems would not have been there if I had not bought the chain mail armor in part 1. Hopefully in 3 I can buy some leather and ditch the heavy chain.
Only 1 more day till I travel to Raseir
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