Charlie: Yes, 1st Person is "through the eyes of the characters." The view is actually IN the gaming world, rather than viewing it overhead at the 3/4 view typical of BG2 and Diablo. It has benefits and drawbacks; the enhanced interaction from being "in the game" is outstanding, but you lose some on defensive/offensive placement. There are spells in the game which compensate for this (Repel & Lure).
Overall, I love the game, but I cut my teeth on 1st person games. I've had a hard time getting into the 3/4 gaming worlds since I find the graphics in them to be hard to see (I've got a lot of astigmatism, so things seem smaller to me than normal, even with corrective lenses). I did thoroughly enjoy Diablo, though, and I also like Realms of Arkania way back when, which was an interesting blend of 1st and 3rd person gaming (1st for exploring, 3rd for combat).
I'd recommend giving it a try and seeing if you like it. It's got some interface problems, but for the most part, it's a great experience.
-Sazerac
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