Gothic 2 Gold is more difficult than I thought, but not always in the good meaning of the word. I don't have a problem with having an increase in learning points spent, to increase your attributes. I do have a problem when I'm wielding a two-handed weapon doing 50 damage, and me having 43 strength and wearing leather armor, and being killed easily by people (one on one only) wearing no armor and wielding a sickle!! A higher difficulty is one thing, while being cheated by NPCs is another...
Being more difficult isn't always pleasant, nor "rewarding". I'm really wondering what those players that wanted PB to make the game more difficult, had in mind! Anyway, I'm not going to ask for a refund (as the thought crossed my mind), I'm gonna fight it, since the story is really good and rewarding by itself.