Randy:
1.) This could change, no?
2.) It could work in the show's favor. The argument is quality of quantity. Can't compare a game to a movie anymore than a book to a game completely. Each mode of expression (ugh, not sure how else to phrase it haha) has its own unique ability to tell a story and engage.
3.) True. The arrow of time and entropy are real concerns. Who knows though? If it's really good, maybe it'll be a spark to an old flame? One can only hope the light will burn bright enough.
4.) So it goes. Sometimes original content is best left alone - but man - Geralt and Sapkowski's work is teeming with possibility. With all the attention and praise the game received; it's only natural they'd attempt bring it to the silver screen. (Bath tubs and all.)
The irony is Sapkowski would probably agree to some extent with your trepidation and cares little for the fame or attention. If I'm not mistaken has never been keen on his work being stripped like crude leather straps for the masses. I digress.
I understand your enthusiasm for anything related to Tolkien's universe. I love him and his work. It's almost impossible to compare it to anything else. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Peter Jackson and his team for so much joy! Those shoes (or hairy hobbits feet) are incredibly big to fill, no matter the subscription service, amount of power, or money is involved. As Gandalf reminds in his proverbial wisdom/prophecy:
All that is gold does not glitter, (or as Shakespeare wrote - glister!)
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes, a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.