What sort of changes did you make?

Always good to hear those perspectives.

For sure!
We'll have plenty in common then.

I never owned an X box so all of my Halo experience previously has just been while I was over at a friend's house.

Its real bad. Interesting idea that just feels not great.

But it was my first time through the story. That was what pulled me through.
Was really interesting finally seeing the set-up to KH2

Absolutely in the same boat as you. But I just finished Chain of Memories today
If you already know the story, maybe just skip it?
I heard this was a card game and was really intrigued before playing. Then finding it was action and cards simultaneously was jarring. You can just be stopped mid-attack

Heyooo

This book has now travelled with me in four trips through other countries.

The Unfinished Swan,
Chants of the Senaar,
Spiritfarer has already been mentioned for good reason.
I'd also recommend Return of the Obra Dinn