re: Baldurs Gate III - Any tips?

I should have asked a better phrased question: what specific aspects of your playthrough. Did you find yourself wanting to deal more damage or wanting to take more of a support role?

More damage, but definitely a different class this time.

More ranged or melee?

Ranged since i was melee last time.

Do you want to be more or less of the face of the group?

I was completely the face this time so maybe less? I’ll take recommendations here.

More or less of the one doing the sneaking/lockpicking/stealing?

I was doing this a TON in act 3. Love doing it.

Any party members you wish you got to spend more time with? Any of those in your last party you don't think you can live without?

Story wise I got a ton out of Shadow
Heart, Lazel, and Gale. I used them all well in battle but want to try new companions out.

Thanks for this!