Originally Posted by Zephyr
Okay, can someone recommend a game currently out where the protagonist is not some sort of 'Chosen'? Just a Guy trying to get by. I'd like a non-party, single-player, open world, NON turn-based game where I don't have to endlessly twiddle with and juggle inventory and stats.

Closest thing I can think of is System Shock 2. As I recall the protagonist is basically just a soldier thrown into unfortunate circumstances. It's a non-party, single-player, non-turn-based game. Not exactly open world, though, and you do have to play with inventory and stats.