crossovertm: omg, meditate to drink a potion, dont like it, anyway thx for the quick answer, my grats.
It makes it more "preparation for battle" thatn a "quick, fix me!" so s trategic decision. Some will like it more, some won't.
On the plus side you don't need a predefined fireplace to meditate anymore like in TW1, and you are not limited by the number of alcohol flasks you'r able to carry, since to make potions you just need the ingredients, and there are plenty of those! So spam those potions, you can afford it ;-)
If you're having a hard time finding herbs, use the medallion (Z key) to highlight them for a short time.
Cheers!