Lucern, I see that you have very good tastes when it comes to games, styles, and tactics! I agree that turn-based DnD is the best way to go. I enjoyed the BG games, but I would have liked them even more if they were turn-based!
According to rumor control, the rumor is "bogus for now", but they also said that Troika will make a statement in the beginning of February.
Here is the website for the rumor if you or anyone else is interested (hopefully this is the actual site!):
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/co...s_6117482.html
It is rumor #7.