I think i'm in the minority here but i like it more than the first one. Yes, they do rehash the same stages over and over. But the game feels more focused and less all over the place, more streamlined. I'm glad they kept the party chatter in, hearing my companions interact has been one of my favorite things in both. I'm not sure how they'll do a 3rd one and keep it in the same time/plotline. I think it would make it all seem a little trite. I haven't beaten the game yet (deep in act 3 atm) so i'm not sure what kind of wrap up they throw in or how open ended it is, hopefully if they do a 3rd it will be unrelated to the 2 past heroes and start new. Maybe a prequel showing how the Grey Wardens began, the roots of the mage hatred, etc. Oooor Bioware could just make a new Jade Empire ;p