Ok, I got this game along time ago and haven't played in forever, mainly b/c my computer died and I had to save for new parts

, anyway... I just wanted to comment on some things in the new version.
BAD
1. The river pirate quest is never ending...free money and sheild, but where's the reward to work for?
2. You no longer have to do anything to get the Hero's to join your party...come on guys where's the challenge?
3. The tavern owners don't do anything anymore...sad, tavern owners are great sources of information, know no one but friend to all.
4. You can no longer get involved in fights with random faction parties/caravans unless you are joined to a faction...see other thoughts
5. There are no longer any quests available from Kings/Dukes...everyone has something they need done for them especially nobles.
6. You can't capture nobles, but you can be captured...you should be able to capture them and hold them for ransom/behead them/throw them in a dungeon

GOOD
1. Renown/Flag/Fief
2. More than two factions
3. Improved battle action
Other Thoughts
1. What is to keep me from being a bandit/rogue, if I choose to randomley take over castles and create my own faction, this also brings about the diplomacy factor in the game which right now is fairly low, who is to stop me.
2. The tavern should serve as a lodging place for the heros
3. When you sneek into castles of opposite factions what's to stop you and a small group of men from overpowering the castle gaurds and assasinating people/opening front gate.
5. Keep up the good work!!!
