by Lanabound
Is it just me or has the art style changed since first edition? The first edition was more realistic looking. The second edition seems to have a comic book style with gentler and more animated expressions.Compare Andira Runehand from D1 base game to the new gnome chick from the Labyrinth of Ruin. Or compare Nanok of the Blade from Well of Darkness to Grisban the Thirsty from D2 base game. The ones from D2 look more cartoony.
Do you think this is an attempt to appeal to a wider audience? Would the game feel more "family friendly" if younger kids took a liking to the characters?
And which art style do you like more?
I'm undecided. I like both for different reasons.