Wow, thanks for that reply TheChosen. The last sentence cracks my heart.
Baldur's Gate was indeed fantastic but it severed my connection to LIFE.
Most importantly though, it is interesting to hear that you found this question to be of such importance. I had the same feeling just some time ago but it got covered over by 'all in its own time' talk and 'the past is the past'.
I still want to have a look.