Maybe I'm in a minority but I like early levels but not first level. The point was that even later some ghouls can wipe out a party via paralyze attacks. Kind of cool. Keeps things interesting.
I get it that you guys like roleplaying, is fine. I'm ok with roleplaying to some extent but I think combat should be the main part of the game and heroes should not be superheroes. Clearly my ideas are not popular, :)) but honestly I do not care.

Happy new years.